enforcement activities

Welcome to the De Soto Police Department Enforcement Activities Page.  On this page we will explain the details of different types of enforcement to give you an inside look on how we operate.  The safety of the citizens  is important to our office, and that's why on this page we will also include very important links that you can follow.

One thing that allows us to beef up enforcement in areas that have proven to be a problem is through grants.  These grants come from State and Federal programs general through the Department of Transportation. Grants we receive do not come solely from this resource.  For more information regarding our grants you can contact Lt. Brian Werner at (636)586-8891

Summer Vacation

With Summer quickly approaching the kids will soon be getting out of school for summer vacation.  We would like to remind parents to have a back-up plan for your children.  Get in touch with a close relative or a trusted neighbor and if your not going to be home provide them with emergency contact numbers so that if the Emergency Personnel must get in touch with you they can.  Also keep handy things like:

• Insurance card
• Lists of medications
• Allergy list
• Any additional info will be helpful
• Name of family doctor

You never know when an emergency will occur but I can assure you when the time comes you will be glad to have been prepared.

If you are going out of town for vacation please remember to let the police department know.  When we know you are out of town we can keep an extra eye out for people who may not be authorized to be there.  Contact Lt Werner for more information.

Speed Monitoring Trailer

The De Soto Police Department is committed to safeguarding our neighborhoods. A safe and livable neighborhood with pleasant conditions for residents, cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians is an important part of a good quality of life. The De Soto Police Department responds to numerous traffic complaints each month. The most common concerns expressed are speeding vehicles and heavy traffic. These disturbances can lead to excessive traffic noise, difficulties for pedestrians and bicyclists and the perception that our streets are not safe.

In an effort to bring speed awareness up the De Soto Police Department currently has a speed monitoring awareness radar trailer available for use in your neighborhood! Speed trailers are speed detection devices that display the traveling speed of an oncoming vehicle as it passes the trailer. This program operates under the assumption that many drivers do not speed intentionally and will respond to a visual reminder of excessive speed. The speed monitoring awareness radar trailer redirects the driver’s attention to the task of driving and reminds the motorist to ease up on the gas petal. As speed awareness goes up, motorists slow down, making our neighborhoods safer.

*To request the speed trailer be placed on your street please use the contact us link on the left side of the main Police Department page. Please leave a call-back number so someone can get in touch with you regarding your concern.