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Welcome to the Manchester Police Department website. I am proud to be the chief of the forty members of this fine police department. We pride ourselves on providing professional service and protection, whether you are a resident, merchant, or visitor.
I invite you to use this website to learn about our department and other city operations. If you are just passing through, I encourage you to stop and visit to shop or dine; you might just wind up staying!
We are committed to enhancing the quality of life in our neighborhoods, and to fostering solid partnerships with you.
Please call or write me if I can assist you in any way.
DEPARTMENT PROFILE
The Manchester Police Department provides 24-hour-a-day police services to the city. This includes, but is not limited to, answering calls for service, crime prevention, enforcement of laws, auto accident investigation, traffic enforcement, and protection of property within the city limits.
The Chief of Police manages the overall activities of the department, including planning and development, budget oversight, policy development, public information duties, and departmental human resources management.
The Manchester Police Department has 38 commissioned officers. Besides the chief, there are two lieutenants that each supervises a platoon of two patrol squads. Each patrol squad has a sergeant and five patrol officers. There is a lieutenant on duty each day until midnight. The lieutenants answer directly to the Chief of Police.
The department also has a Traffic Safety Unit, comprised of a sergeant and three police officers. These officers primarily enforce traffic laws and investigate motor vehicle accidents. The sergeant in this unit also supervises two School Resource Officers. These are officers that are specifically assigned to Parkway South Senior High School and Parkway Southwest Middle School. The Traffic Safety sergeant reports directly to the Chief of Police.
The detective bureau consists of three detectives and a sergeant. These are officers that work mainly in plain clothes, and conduct follow-up investigations to initial reports that are taken by uniformed officers.
The police department also has an officer assigned to the St. Louis County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force. This officer is detached from the department for this assignment.
The department also has two full-time administrative assistants.
The Chief of Police, Detective Bureau, Traffic Safety Unit, School Resource Officers, and Administrative Assistants, operate out of Manchester City Hall, 14318 Manchester Road.
The Patrol Operations, including the two lieutenants, operate out of a remote facility at 14551 Manchester Rd.
Citizen's Police Academy
The Citizen’s Police Academy is a ten-week program which meets one night a week. The academy is held once a year. The classes give an overview of: the criminal justice system, laws of arrest, traffic investigation, motor vehicle laws, drug enforcement, criminal investigations, juvenile law, the D.A.R.E. program, the School Resource program, fire department responsibilities, federal investigative agencies, the prosecutor’s role, etc.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Applications are available for download, using the below link, or they may be picked up at city hall. Questions relating to the Citizen’s Police Academy may be directed to Lt. Robert Fritschle. Lt. Fritschle may be reached by phone at (636)227-1385 ext. 302.
Manchester Missouri Police Department
14318 Manchester Road
Manchester, MO. 63011
Business Phone: (636)227-1385
Fax Line: (636)227-5438
E-Mail: police@manchestermo.gov
Dispatcher: Non-Emergency (636)527-9200
Emergency Dispatch: "911"
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