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The Wentzville Police Department, led by Chief Paul West and Assistant Chief Major Leon Burton, has 84 commissioned officers and 22 full-time support staff. Major Burton oversees Support Services, Field Operations, and Professional Standards, with Captains Borroum and Pyatt commanding Field Operations and Support Services, respectively. To learn more, visit the About Us page. 

Guiding Principles

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Mission Focused

We will prioritize the mission of the Police Department through problem-solving and public service.

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Team Centered

We will value the contributions of each member of the Police Department team and emphasize collective success.

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Safety Conscious

We will ensure the safety of the public and our employees through policy and practice.

Location

Law Enforcement Center
1019 Schroeder Creek Blvd.
Wentzville, MO 63385

Contact Us

Emergency: 9-1-1
Dispatch Non-Emergency line: (636) 327-5105

Records: (636) 639-2113
Booking: (636) 639-2108
Main Fax: (636) 327-5896
General Email: Police@wentzvillemo.gov

For Court questions,
please call (636) 639-2193 or visit the Municipal Court web page.

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Chief Paul West
Chief Paul West

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1019 Schroeder Creek Blvd.
Wentzville, MO 63385

O: (636) 327-5105

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Emergency: 9-1-1

Dispatch Non-Emergency line: (636) 327-5105

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The Wentzville Police Department is hiring police officers. Apply by Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5:00 p.m. to be invited for testing on Thursday, Oct. 1. ✅ Starting Hourly Rate: $34.38 to $39.54 ✅ Benefits: Take-home car program Sick and vacation time Five Personal Days 13 paid holidays L-6 LAGERS Pension Plan All equipment provided On-site fitness center ✅ Specialized opportunities: Join teams like SWAT, Drug Task Force, County Fugitive Team or become a Federal Task Force Officer. Bring your experience to a Department that values your skills and offers room to grow. Make the change today! Learn more and apply here at www.wentzvillemo.gov/Careers, or call Lt. Schoolcraft at (636) 639-2133. #WentzvillePD

The Wentzville Police Department is hiring police officers.

Apply by Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5:00 p.m. to be invited for testing on Thursday, Oct. 1.

✅ Starting Hourly Rate: $34.38 to $39.54
✅ Benefits:
Take-home car program
Sick and vacation time
Five Personal Days
13 paid holidays
L-6 LAGERS Pension Plan
All equipment provided
On-site fitness center

✅ Specialized opportunities: Join teams like SWAT, Drug Task Force, County Fugitive Team or become a Federal Task Force Officer.
Bring your experience to a Department that values your skills and offers room to grow.

Make the change today! Learn more and apply here at , or call Lt. Schoolcraft at (636) 639-2133.
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What's the cut-off age?

What kind of shifts do you all do, 12’s?

Wentzville definitely does not need more cops

First lesson how not to lose your job and catch a lawsuit. Learn the constitutional rights of people and don't violate them. The only oath you'll take is to uphold the Constitution you might want to learn what you're swearing to do.... just a thought.

Geeze Lincoln Deputies barely get that. Stop taking our police for better paying jobs lol. We want to keep ours

I feel bad for anyone that decides to work here. Wonder if you’ll ever get to a point where you can stop posting the we’re hiring posts?

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Please be aware of upcoming overnight lane shifts.

Please be aware of upcoming overnight lane shifts.ST. CHARLES COUNTY – Crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will shift lanes of Interstate 70 between the Foristell weigh station and Wentzville Parkway (mile markers 205.4-208) starting overnight Thursday, October 1 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Overall, motorists can expect the following traffic conditions and impacts. All work is weather permitting.

• October 1 – Eastbound traffic will shift to the final lane configuration; however, the new third lane of I-70 will remain closed.
• October 1 – East of Wentzville Parkway, eastbound traffic will shift RIGHT onto the new pavement and away from the temporary drainage structures.
• October 6 – Westbound traffic will shift LEFT onto the new pavement to allow the remaining construction of the I-70 westbound lanes.
• October 6 – The David Hoekel Parkway westbound on and off ramps will close for 30 days.

After the westbound traffic switch occurs, traffic barriers will be in place along the right and left shoulders of westbound I-70. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained on I-70 during peak travel times, and the speed limit will remain 55 mph throughout the work zone. Westbound
I-70 will experience nightly right lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. during construction.

The lane shifts and nightly lane closures will remain in place through 2026.

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Please join us in congratulating Officer Skaggs on his five-year anniversary with the Wentzville Police Department. Officer Skaggs brings seven years of total law enforcement experience to WPD and is also a six-year veteran of the United States Army. He currently serves on Platoon 3 in our Patrol Division. As a Field Training Officer he helps train, guide and prepare the next generation of WPD officers. Officer Skaggs has a particular passion for impaired driving enforcement and his dedication to keeping impaired drivers off our roads has earned him multiple recognition awards from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). We appreciate Officer Skaggs dedication to serving our community, his commitment to impaired driving enforcement and his willingness to share his experience and knowledge with officers beginning their careers. Congratulations, Officer Skaggs and thank you for your continued service. #WentzvillePD

Please join us in congratulating Officer Skaggs on his five-year anniversary with the Wentzville Police Department.

Officer Skaggs brings seven years of total law enforcement experience to WPD and is also a six-year veteran of the United States Army. He currently serves on Platoon 3 in our Patrol Division. As a Field Training Officer he helps train, guide and prepare the next generation of WPD officers.

Officer Skaggs has a particular passion for impaired driving enforcement and his dedication to keeping impaired drivers off our roads has earned him multiple recognition awards from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

We appreciate Officer Skaggs' dedication to serving our community, his commitment to impaired driving enforcement and his willingness to share his experience and knowledge with officers beginning their careers.

Congratulations, Officer Skaggs and thank you for your continued service.
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Thank you and congratulations!!

Congratulations, thank you for serving for our country,🇺🇲 keeping our community safe.

CONGRATULATIONS on your anniversary and thank you for your service to the community!

Congratulations 🎊 stay safe

Let me rephrase that. Lt Bell presents officer Scaggs the recognition, on behalf of the entire Wentzville Police Department

Congrats!! 🎉

Congratulations officer.

Congratulations!!🎉

Congratulations Skaggs!! Ty for keeping our community safe!

Congratulations and thank you for your service! Stay safe! 🙏🏻

Congratulations and Thank You 😊

Thank you for your service as a veteran and police officer. The City of Wentzville is proud you're one of us and protecting our community. Congratulations on your 5th year anniversary.

Whoo hoo! Congrats buddy!

Congratulations bubba.

Congratulations Officer Skaggs AND Thank you for getting those scumbag drunks off the road!

Congratulations!

Congratulations 🎊

Congratulations!

CONGRATS DUDE!!!

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Please join us in congratulating Officer Shaw and Officer OLaughlin on receiving a Wentzville Police Department Life Saving Award for their actions during a recent medical emergency. Officers were dispatched to a report of a male experiencing a possible heart attack. Family members had already begun CPR when Officer Shaw and Officer OLaughlin arrived before medics and immediately took over lifesaving efforts. The officers continued chest compressions, provided medical aid and prepared the departments AED. They administered two sequences of shocks before medics arrived. Shortly afterward, the male began breathing on his own and regained consciousness. He was able to speak with medics as he was transported to the hospital for further treatment. Thanks to the quick and decisive actions of Officer Shaw and Officer OLaughlin, the victim survived the emergency and is making a full recovery. We are proud of the professionalism, training and composure these officers demonstrated when every second mattered. Their actions are an excellent example of the difference our officers can make when they are prepared to respond to both public safety and medical emergencies. Congratulations, Officer Shaw and Officer OLaughlin and thank you for your dedication to serving and protecting our community. #WentzvillePD

Please join us in congratulating Officer Shaw and Officer O'Laughlin on receiving a Wentzville Police Department Life Saving Award for their actions during a recent medical emergency.

Officers were dispatched to a report of a male experiencing a possible heart attack. Family members had already begun CPR when Officer Shaw and Officer O'Laughlin arrived before medics and immediately took over lifesaving efforts.

The officers continued chest compressions, provided medical aid and prepared the department's AED. They administered two sequences of shocks before medics arrived. Shortly afterward, the male began breathing on his own and regained consciousness. He was able to speak with medics as he was transported to the hospital for further treatment.

Thanks to the quick and decisive actions of Officer Shaw and Officer O'Laughlin, the victim survived the emergency and is making a full recovery.

We are proud of the professionalism, training and composure these officers demonstrated when every second mattered. Their actions are an excellent example of the difference our officers can make when they are prepared to respond to both public safety and medical emergencies.

Congratulations, Officer Shaw and Officer O'Laughlin and thank you for your dedication to serving and protecting our community.
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Congrats and great work!

Awesome job guys!!!

Well done, gentlemen!!

Wow! That is great! Awesome job guys! Thank you for all that you do for our community!

Awesome!!! Great job Officers!

Congratulations Officer O’Loughlin and Officer Shaw! Nice job

What a fantastic job they did!!!

Thank you, Officers O’Laughlin and Shaw, for your professionalism and service to our community!

Thank you Gentlemen! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Congratulations

That’s awesome! A ROSC is pretty rare buts sounds like all things were in place for a successful situation. Congrats!

THATS MY BOY Connor Shaw!!!!!!!

Thank you officers ! That’s amazing to help save a life.

Congratulations!!! Great job!! 👏 🎉

Way to go Officer Shaw! Proud of you 👏

Good work yall

Congratulations

Congratulations 🎊 👏

Congratulations

Congratulations!

Congratulations 👏

Congratulations

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Happy Friday, Sept. 25 Wentzville!

Here are all the calls we responded to over the last week. Be safe and have a great weekend!
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Thank you Sgt Schmit. Stay safe

Thank you and stay safe

Good work, yall stay safe , and enjoy this nice weather

Thank you. Stay safe.