The Officer of the Year Luncheon recognizes the outstanding body of work of 7th district police officers. Just under 100 officers service over 40,000 residents and 600+  businesses. The commitment of these officers to this community has helped decrease crime by almost 13%. Including, crimes against persons is down 11% with 6 less homicides than last year. The 7th district has the largest reduction in crime of any area in St. Louis city.

Open to the public, the Officer of the Year showcases 7th district police officers nominated by their peers. Before civic leaders, citizens, friends and family these officers stand proud as their dedication is recognized.
The 2010 luncheon is February 25 at 11:30am.  For more information on how you can attend contact Police Officer Kathy Suarez 314.444.0047 or kmsuarez@slmpd.org

Police work is about being involved, it’s about being responsive, it’s about helping people…those words describe Police Officer Michael Butler who serves as the 7^th District Problem Property Officer.

The nomination was made by one of Officer Butler’s coworkers after noticing the proficiency Officer Butler displayed while dealing with problem properties is the 7^th District.

Officer Butler’s work ethic sets a shining example for the Officers of the 7^th District.  During 2009, there were 972 nuisance summons issued citywide.  Officer Butler issued 485 that’s 50% of the total….he leads the city in active cases, nuisance notices and hearings.

What numbers don’t tell you and can’t tell you is how big of a heart Officer Butler has, each year he works to provide students at Ford Elementary School with new bikes for academic achievements this year he was featured with Mike Bush from KSDK for the over 50 bikes he presented to the students….and at the holidays, Officer Butler donates his personal time and solicits food donations from local businesses to make sure over 100 families have a very special Christmas dinner.

Officer Butler is a veteran Officer with over 22 years of experience with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and sets a positive example for all Officers.

On January 11, 2010, a female victim was walking on Dr. Martin Luther King at Blackstone to the 5300 block of Minerva when she accepted a ride from a unknown male occupying a grey or “blue-ish” vehicle.  The male subsequently sodomized, raped and robbed her at knifepoint inside his vehicle which he had parked in the alley near Union and Wells.  Officers Frichtl and Murphy initiated the investigation and obtained valuable suspect and vehicle descriptors before relinquishing the investigation to the Sex Crimes Division.

The next evening, January 12, 2010 the Officers spoke to several people walking on Dr. Martin Luther King between Kingshighway and Blackstone and theorized that the suspect may be operating in that geographic region.  The Officers focused their attention mainly in that area when not busy handling radio assignments.  Their prudence paid off when they observed a vehicle being occupied by an unknown male with similar plates as described by the victim.  The Officers stopped the vehicle after it was discovered the plates to have been stolen and observed the male occupant to be in possession of a knife and cell phone, which was later determined to have been stolen from the victim the previous evening.  Sex Crimes Division was notified and resumed the investigaiton.

An annual event held on the partking lot of The Pageant in October.
Parents and children learn in a fun environment how to stay safe and avoid issues with Stranger/Danger, Cyber Bullies, Internet Predators, etc.

Due to the generous support of business such as Pam’s Hotdogs, Fitz’s Root Beer, Hackett Security, Big Shark Bicycle all food, beverages and merchandise is FREE.
For more information contact Police Officer Kathy Suarez 314.444.0047 or kmsuarez@slmpd.org

An annual event held on the partking lot of The Pageant in October. Parents and children learn in a fun environment how to stay safe and avoid issues with Stranger/Danger, Cyber Bullies, Internet Predators, etc. Due to the generous support of business such as Pam’s Hotdogs, Fitz’s Root Beer, Hackett Security, Big Shark Bicycle all food, beverages and merchandise is FREE. For more information contact Police Officer Kathy Suarez 314.444.0047 or kmsuarez@slmpd.org

Police Officer Norvelle Brown served in the 7th district after graduating the Police Academy in 2006. Officer Brown grew up in the neighborhood he served and was committed to making a positive difference in the lives of the children who lived there. On August 15, 2007, Officer Brown was shot and killed in the line of duty.

Officer Brown’s mother along with district residents and police officers established the Norvelle Brown Scholarship Fund. Honoring Officer Brown’s philosophy, the fund helps high school students in the district work towards their college education goals.

Scholarship funds are raising via donations and the assistance of Papa John’s Pizza. To find out how you can help a student living in the 7th district contact Police Officer Kathy Suarez 314.444.0047 or kmsuarez@slmpd.org