About the Police Department

Building Community Partnerships,

Serving with excellence and integrity. 

Mission Statement

The UMSL Police Department exists to ensure that our campus is a safe place where everyone can live, work, and pursue their educational endeavors.

Guided by our commitment to law enforcement accreditation, we pledge to improve the quality of life of those we serve by fostering partnerships with the campus community, so that together we can effectively address issues and concerns.

Vision

At the UMSL Police Department, building strong community partnerships is essential to creating a safer and more connected campus. By combining our resources, expertise, and networks, we can address challenges that no single entity could solve alone. Through collaboration, engagement, and trust, we strive to make a meaningful impact on our community. We aim to foster stronger relationships and provide exceptional service by prioritizing safety, understanding, and transparency.

We are committed to ensuring that UMSL remains a safe place where everyone can live, work, and pursue their educational endeavors.

Core Values

Excellence- We continually develop our knowledge, skills, and abilities to the highest levels possible to enable us to provide the finest police services to the UMSL community. We acknowledge that each department member contributes to our mission and vision by sharing insight and guidance and creating learning opportunities. Our approach is based on a commitment to continuous improvement and accreditation.

Partnership- We are dedicated to remaining sensitive to our community’s priorities and needs. Our community's diversity enriches us and recognizes every person's inherent dignity. We strive to build and maintain a supportive relationship based on respect. 

Integrity- We firmly adhere to the values and professional ethics outlined in the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics—every department member must always uphold the highest ethical standards.

Service- We are committed to enhancing safety and increasing the community’s security. We partner with the community to identify and solve problems affecting campus quality of life. We demonstrate our commitment through our collaboration with and protection of our community.