SLMPD Central Patrol Division

08/26/2026

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08/24/2026

District Three 🚔 had a sweet time welcoming Humboldt 🚌 students back on the first day with a variety of donuts and danishes.

Thank you to Principal Quimby and her staff for allowing us to host this fantastic event. A special thank you to the St. Louis Police Foundation for their generous donation providing the sweet treats.

We wish the students and staff at Humboldt Elementary a successful school year!

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

District Three 🚔 had an amazing turnout at our Back-to-School Event. A huge thank you to the staff at Family Dollar for partnering with us to host this event and providing the delicious food 🌭and cold beverages 🥤.

We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to the St. Louis Police Foundation for their incredible generosity, in purchasing the book bags and school supplies 📚 to help students start the school year off prepared and ready to succeed.

Most importantly, thank you to our community for coming out, participating, and supporting this event. 💙🚔

08/19/2026

Congratulations to Officer Kyle Ramsey, DSN 11185 and Officer Kevin Bambrick, DSN 8977 for achieving the Third District “Officer of the Month” for the month of July 2026!

08/18/2026

See you there!

Mark your Calendars!

The , with generous support from the St. Louis Police Foundation, will host a Backpack to Success: School Supply Giveaway on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Fairground Park.

The free community event is designed to help local students head back to school prepared and confident by providing backpacks and essential school supplies while strengthening relationships between police officers and the families they serve.

In addition to free school supplies, families will have the opportunity to meet neighborhood police officers, participate in activities for children, and connect with community resources in a fun, family-friendly environment.

08/16/2026

Its Back-to-School time!

The , and Family Dollar, will host a Back-to-School Giveaway on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 3411 South Jefferson Avenue.

In addition to free school supplies, families will have the opportunity to meet neighborhood police officers, participate in activities for children, and connect with community resources in a fun, family-friendly environment.

The free community event is designed to help local students head back to school prepared and confident by providing essential school supplies while strengthening relationships between police officers and the families they serve.

08/13/2026

Congratulations to Officer Bryan Tyus, DSN 12248 and Officer Matthew Novack, DSN 12298 for achieving the Fourth District “Officer of the Month” for the month of July 2026!