Public Safety Department

Building Division
The Building Division enforces the City building code, issues building permits, conducts building inspections, demolishes vacant buildings, and enforces zoning ordinances.

City Emergency Management Agency (CEMA)
The City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), a division of the Department of Public Safety, maintains an ongoing program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery

Civilian Oversight Board (COB)
The Board's function is to review and investigate citizen complaints against alleged misconduct of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Division of Corrections
Information and links concerning the City Justice Center and the Medium Security Institution

Excise Division
A division of the Department of Public Safety that oversees all liquor licenses in the City of St. Louis also known as City Liquor Control

Fire Department
Established on Sept. 14, 1857, the St. Louis Fire Department is the second oldest career Fire Department in the United States

Neighborhood Stabilization Team
Neighborhood Stabilization Team for the City of St. Louis home page

Office of Special Events
Information about what you need to do in order to apply for a Special Event Permit, rent the City Hall Rotunda, and other helpful information involving event planning.

Police Division
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Division (SLMPD) serves the City of St. Louis. This page is provided as a courtesy service to direct visitors to the Official SLMPD website.

• City of St. Louis Urges Caution, Education, and Treatment Around Opioid Addiction and Overdoses
  The City urges residents to educate themselves about the signs of opioid overdose, and reach out for support for addiction if necessary.
  Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Health,Fire Department,Department of Public Safety | 02/08/2022
• City of St. Louis Seeks Applicants for Detention Facilities Oversight Board
  The board will receive complaints of alleged incidents, direct investigations, and submit recommendations regarding policies and procedures.
  Press release | Office of the Mayor,Corrections Division | 01/26/2022
• Downtown Engagement and Public Safety Initiative, Business and Community Leaders Outline Progress at Start of New Year
  DEPSI hosted its weekly update recapping Downtown events and provided a progress report on the work of the initiative since its Sept 2021 inception
  Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Public Safety | 01/10/2022