Clayton Police Department
Clayton Police
The City of Clayton was organized in 1877 and formally incorporated in 1913. Clayton used a Marshall system until 1920 when the city officially formed the Clayton Police Department, consisting of one police officer.
Today, 104 years later, the Clayton Police Department has 48 commissioned officers and is one of the best educated, highly trained, and most respected departments in the region.
The Clayton Police Department embraces a community-oriented policing approach to public safety. We pride ourselves on the approachability of our officers and welcome input on solving problems in the community. The strong connection with our community helps us to understand its needs and develop effective strategies to promote safety and reduce crime.
In 2000, the Department was among the first law enforcement agencies in the State of Missouri to successfully achieve accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
Facts
Founded in 1920
Clayton Residential Population: 17,335
Patrol Area Square Miles: 2.48
2024 Budget: $7,000,000
Commissioned Police Officers: 48
Civilian Employees: 6
Calls For Service in 2022: 22,543 (Over 430 Calls Per Week)
Annual Mutual Aid Calls (Calls for assistance from neighboring municipalities) 80
Clayton Police Professional Training Hours: Avg. 62 Hours Per Officer Per Year
State of Missouri Annual Training Hour Mandate: 24 Hours Per Officer Per Year
Field Operations Bureau
The Field Operations Bureau is responsible for patrol duties, responding to calls-for-service, traffic enforcement, community relations and crime prevention programs.
Investigations Bureau
The Investigations Bureau is responsible for follow-up investigations and juvenile matters.
Support Bureau
The Support Bureau is responsible for records and general administration.