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1. How do I get a vehicle release for an auto towed by the Police Department?

Bring proof of ownership (Title, Bill of Sale, or Registration) and a picture identification to the Police Records Section.

2. How do I bond a prisoner out of custody?

Bonds can be made by cash, real property, or professional surety at the Police Department.

3. How can I commend or complain about the actions of a University City Police Department employee?

How to Commend Officer/Employee Actions:
 
There are several ways in which you can make the Department aware when an employee has done particularly well in performing his or her job. You can:

• Mail a brief letter or email to: Chief Larry Hampton
• University City Police Department
  6801 Delmar Blvd.
  University City, Mo. 63130
• Please describe the incident and the actions you think were exceptional. If you don't know the officer's name, please include information such as the type of incident, date, time, and location.
• Email the compliment to Chief Hampton.
• Make a verbal commendation by calling the Office of Chief of Police at 314-505-8652.

The Chief will notify our employees of all messages received commending their actions and, where appropriate, may award additional recognition for the employee's actions.

How to Make a Complaint

If you wish to make a complaint regarding a Department employee, you may also do so in a number of ways. You may:

• Call the office of the Chief of Police at (314)505-8652 and ask to speak to Chief Larry Hampton
  or
• Contact an on-duty supervisor in person or by phone at the police station.

All complaints will be thoroughly investigated and, where appropriate, corrective and/or disciplinary action will be taken to make sure that the incident isn't repeated. Department disciplinary summaries are available upon request by contacting the Office of the Chief of Police.
 
For More Information on Making Commendations and Complaints

Feel free to contact the Office of the Chief of Police at 314-505-8652.