Frequently Asked Questions
PD FAQs
Police employees are expected to serve the public as part of their duty, however, sometimes an employee may go that extra step. A “Thank You” is always appreciated; but what if that is just not enough to show your appreciation? If you think a police employee merits special recognition, complete the Police Employee Recognition Form, and drop it off or mail it to the Shrewsbury Police Department, 4400 Shrewsbury Avenue, Shrewsbury, MO, 63119, and the employee will be notified of your comments.
Our policy is to receive your complaint whenever and wherever you want to make it. Any Shrewsbury Police Department Supervisor will provide you with the forms to make your complaint, or you can call the police station directly and a form can be mailed to you. Finally, you can print the Citizen Complaint Form and either bring or mail it to the Police Department at 4400 Shrewsbury Avenue, Shrewsbury, MO, 63119.
All complaints alleging employee misconduct and/or department deficiencies will be investigated.
All investigations receive on of the following dispositions:
- Unfounded
- Not Involved
- Exonerated or Proper Conduct
- Insufficient Evidence or Not Sustained
- Improper Conduct or Sustained
- Improper Conduct not Based on the Complaint
- Policy Failure
Administrative discipline used in misconduct cases may include:
- Verbal Counseling
- Remedial Training
- Written Counseling
- Written Final Warning
- Suspension from Work
- Reduction in Rank or Pay Grade
- Termination
If you are a victim of a crime or are involved in an auto accident that occurred within the city limits of Shrewsbury, contact the Shrewsbury Police Department dispatcher at 636-529-8210. An officer will respond to your location after you speak with the dispatcher.
If you live outside of the city limits of Shrewsbury, you may need to respond to the Police Department for a report to be completed. Exceptions can be made to this and a report, depending on severity, can be completed over the phone.
If the crime you wish to report occurred outside of the city limits of Shrewsbury, you will need to contact the Police Department responsible for that area.
Inquiries on how to obtain a copy of a completed police report should be directed to the Shrewsbury Records Clerk, Carmen Pruitt. She can be contacted via email at cpruitt@shrewsburymo.gov, via phone at 314-647-5656, or in person at the Police Department, 4400 Shrewsbury Avenue, Shrewsbury, MO, 63119, during normal business hours (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM). A $5 fee is due when obtaining a copy of a police report.
- Full name
- Any other names (aliases/maiden/nicknames)
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Social Security Number
- Current address
- Valid photo identification (driver’s license or ID, passport, or military ID)
All fingerprint cards must be supplied by the business or person requesting the fingerprints be completed. The Shrewsbury Police Department does not supply fingerprint cards for this purpose.
- Report number
- Date and time the vehicle was towed
- Proof of ownership (notarized bill of sale or title)
- Current registration
- Valid driver’s license for vehicle owner
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Report number
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The letter sent to you by the Shrewsbury Evidence Division
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A document from the court authorizing the release of your property
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Photo identification
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Proof of ownership for the property (if required)
The Shrewsbury Municipal Court is separate from the Police Department. Please call the Court Clerk at 314-647-8634 or visit the Municipal Court page for further information.
Shrewsbury Municipal Court
The Shrewsbury Municipal Court is separate from the Police Department. Please call the Court Clerk at 314-647-8634 or visit the Municipal Court page for further information.
Shrewsbury Municipal Court
Your court date is listed on the copy of your citation or summons that was issued to you on the date of occurrence. If you no longer have the citation or summons or have further questions, please call the Court Clerk at 314-647-8634 or visit the Municipal Court page for further information.
Shrewsbury Municipal Court