About WPD

The Wentzville Police Department (WPD) is comprised of 84 Commissioned Law Enforcement professionals along with 22 full-time and several part-time support staff employees. Chief Paul West leads the agency.  Major Leon Burton is the Assistant Chief of Police and oversees the Support Services,  Field Operations, and Professional Standards Division, which consists of internal affairs, training, accreditation, and hiring for the department.  Captain Emmanuel Borroum commands the Bureau of Field Operations and Captain Kevin Pyatt commands the Bureau of Support Services. 

The Field Operations Division is made up of all Road Patrol Platoons, Canine officers, Communication’s Center, and the Corrections Division. Road Patrol Officers are the backbone of the WPD and serve the community at large by responding to a variety of calls for service while combining a proactive approach to crime prevention by actively patrolling neighborhoods and business areas. 

The Support Services Division consists of those supporting functions of the police department. Encompassed in this Division are the traffic bureau, School Resource officers, Animal Control/Park Rangers, Detective Bureau and the Records department. 

_{Our Mission Statement}

The Wentzville Police Department will serve the residents and visitors of the City of Wentzville with integrity, courage and commitment. We will:

• Prevent, reduce and deter crime and the fear of crime.
• Provide the best officers through critical hiring practices and exceptional and relevant training.
• Protect and safeguard individual rights by expecting officers to exercise discretion, emotional intelligence and empathy when interacting with the public.
• Promote policing techniques with innovative technology

_{Our Vision Statement}

The Wentzville Police Department will provide the most transparent and top-tier services to the community to maintain a low crime rate and a vibrant quality of life.

_{Guiding Principles}

Mission Focused- We will prioritize the mission of the police department through problem-solving and public service.
Team Centered- We will value the contributions of each member of the police department team and emphasize collective success.
Safety Conscious- We will ensure the safety of the public and our employees through policy and practice.