Public Safety Department

The Department of Public Safety is the largest municipal government department in the City of St. Louis overseeing the Fire Department, the Metropolitan Police Department, six major divisions, two bureaus, a correctional institution and the city jail.

Most Active Pages

Alarm Registration and False Alarm Management

City Service Requests, How To

Housing Conservation Inspection

How to Become a Firefighter

Residential Construction

Director's Spotlight

Public Safety Director's Spotlight - Poison Prevention Tips

Quick Reference Contacts

Alarm Registration & False Alarm Mgt.
1(888) 579-2727 ext. 103

Alley Light Out?

Call Ameren Missouri at 1-800-552-7583 to report it.

Nuisance Property Letters

call the attorney listed at the end of the letter you received

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

(314) 444-5555

Missouri Department of Motor Vehicles

City Hall Office(314) 622-4231

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Public Safety Divisions

Building Division
The Building Division is responsible for ensuring that residents and businesses comply with the City building code. The Building Division issues building permits, conducts building inspections, demolishes vacant buildings, and enforces zoning ordinances. The division also operates the Housing Conservation Program designed to preserve the City's housing stock.

City Emergency Management Agency
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

Corrections Division
The St. Louis City Division of Corrections

Excise Division
A division of the Department of Public Safety that oversees all liquor licenses in the City of St. Louis.

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

Police Department
Police Department serving the City of St. Louis.

Special Events Office
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.

News

Public Safety Director's Spotlight - Being Prepared Makes Sense
Weekly newsletter from the Public Safety Director Spotlighting special events and neighborhood activities of interest to St. Louisans and visitors alike.

2014 Bicycle Rides Announced
Newsgram item from Trailnet about the 22 Bicycle Fun Club rides, nine community rides, and 10 free weekly rides scheduled for 2014

Trailnet Announces First Annual Journey Across Missouri Bike Ride
Newsgram item from Trailnet about the First Annual Journey Across Missouri bike Ride

Public Safety Director's Spotlight - Poison Prevention Tips
Weekly newsletter from the Public Safety Director Spotlighting special events and neighborhood activities of interest to St. Louisans and visitors alike.