Police Department
The City of Oakland
Contracts with
The City of Kirkwood
for Police Protection
137 W. Madison
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Non-Emergency Phone: 822-5858
Fax: 984-5917
Emergency: 911
The Kirkwood Police Department is staffed by 46 sworn officers and 11 civilian personnel. The department is managed by Chief of Police, Jack Plummer.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Citizens' Police Academy: This 9-week program is designed to enhance the police-community partnership by educating residents about law enforcement in our communities, the role of the police and how citizens can assist the police through crime prevention and community policing. Classes include lectures and practical activities. The Academy is offered twice a year to 20 students each session.
Kirkwood Crusade Against Crime: The Kirkwood Crusade Against Crime is a group of volunteers working to educate the public about crime prevention and safety. The Crusade serves in an advisory capacity to the Kirkwood Police Department in the Neighborhood Watch activities.
Police Explorer Post 9131: As part of the Boy Scouts of America, the Explorers assist the Kirkwood Police Department with the crime prevention program, traffic details and other events including the McGruff Program, Bicycle Safety Awareness Day, Jamboree, National Night Out and runs.
Police Reserves: The Reserves are volunteer members of the community who operate as a direct arm of the regular Kirkwood Police Department. They assist and supplement the regular police force in such areas as rountine patrol, traffic patrol, and special events including the Greentree Festival, July 4th Festival, parades and high school athletic events.
Neighborhood Watch: If your neighborhood is not participating, contact Community Services at 314-822-5868 for more information on how to start a group. Watch groups receive quarterly newsletters.
Operation Ident: Operation I-Dent engravers are availabe for loan to residents to mark their Social Security number on their property. Assistance with these engravers is available for disabled and older adults.
Bicycle Identification Program: Bicycles will be engraved and given an identification sticker so they can be traced back to the Kirkwood Police Department in the event of theft. Please call to schedule an appointment.
Security Surveys: Please call to arrange an appointment to get information on home and business security with suggestions for your specific situation.
Speakers Bureau: Speakers are available on a variety of topics for speaking engagements.
Fingerprints: Police officers will fingerprint Oakland residents for a nominal fee for passport and job applications. Call for an appointment.
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education): Police Officers instruct fifth grade and middle school students on topics including self-esteem, decision making, and information on drugs.
Buck Drugs: This community-funded program works to educate the public about drug and crime problems and encourages the public to provide information that helps solve crimes. An anonymous hotline and crime tip reward system are part of the program.
United Business Watch: Property protection and personal safety are parts of a training program that includes a manual and periodic newsletters.
Tours: Group tours of the Police Department are available by appointment.