Mission Statement

Our Mission is to do our part in creating a thriving community where residents, businesses and visitors feel safe, welcomed and appreciated for their contribution to this community. We will be intentional in building strong community relationships and partnerships through professionalism, honorable service and integrity. We will be committed to removing the criminal element through community engagement, strong leadership, relentless investigation, intelligent enforcement and intense follow-through.

Community Policing

The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is a two-way communications between the police department and the community it serves. At the heart of the COPS philosophy is the thought that neighbors, working with police, could solve many neighborhood problems, before they lead to criminal problems. The Neighborhood Watch is an important part of this program.

Further Information

Explore the tabs below for more information on various topics.

  1. Policy Center
  2. Commendation/Complaints
  3. Interactive Dashboard
  4. Misc. Reports


Policy Center

The Ferguson Police Department values feedback from citizens as we introduce new policies and procedures to enhance service and improve public safety. Below are feedback form links to four draft policies that have been through a rigorous review and are now ready for public comment. The complete policies are linked in the form so that you can review it in its entirety.   These policies will remain open for public comment until March 30, 2025. You do not have to download any applications or be signed in to Google to access the forms or policies.

We appreciate your time, and we thank you for sharing your feedback with us! Should you have any questions about the form, or have any issues, please email pwashington@fergusoncity.com.

 POLICIES AND FEEDBACK FORMS: 

Limited English Proficiency Form

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdoynnOVIHncN.../viewform

Unmanned Aircraft Policy Form:

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdOu0nXKgt.../viewform...

Citations Policy Form:

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSf.../viewform...

ECW Taser 10 Policy Form

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfrC.../viewform...

POLICE TRAINING OFFICER SELECTION POLICY 

 https://forms.gle/p9woSX3Jovjdbat39: The purpose of this policy is to establish clear and consistent procedures for selecting, training, evaluating, and maintaining Police Training Officers (PTOs) within the department. This policy aims to ensure that only highly qualified officers serve as PTOs, contributing to the development of new recruits through effective, contemporary training methods. The policy outlines the process for selecting PTO candidates, the expectations for their performance, and the evaluation criteria to ensure that the training provided aligns with the department's goals of community-oriented policing, problem-solving, and effective law enforcement practices. Additionally, it provides a framework for accountability and support, ensuring that PTOs meet the department's standards and are held to high professional and ethical expectations.