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1. How can I obtain a copy of a police or accident report?

For an incident report you may mail a self addressed stamped business size envelope along with a check or money order in the amount of $5.  You may also choose to do the same in person at the police department from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

For an accident report please allow seven days after the incident,you may then purchase the report from the agency or through www.crashdocs.org.

2. When should I call for an emergency?

Call 911 when there is a crime in progress, a fire, a medical emergency when someone is in physical danger or in other situations in which help is needed immediately.

3. If I have a problem, but it is not an emergency, whom should I call?

For those situations in which the immediate intervention of emergency personnel is not needed, call 636-938-6600, the 24-hour general information line of the Police Department. For persons with hearing disabilities, call the TDD line at 636-529-8210.

4. How do I obtain a record check?

Because the Eureka Police Department is only allowed to release information about arrests or conviction on cases originating in Eureka, you must request area-wide record checks from the St. Louis County Police Department by appearing in person at:

7900 Forsyth Boulevard
Clayton, MO 63105

5. Where do I go if I need to be fingerprinted for a potential employer?

For residents of the City of Eureka, with valid identification, you may come to the police department for capture of your fingerprints.  Please be advised not all fingerprints may be collected due to the different types of background checks which you may be required to have.  You are responsible for sending your fingerprints to the proper location.

For all others please review the Missouri State Highway Patrol- Criminal Record Check procedures.

6. Where can I locate a public listing of registered sex offenders?

Missouri State Highway Patrol- Sex Offender Registry

7. What is the curfew for my 15 year old child?

For Children under the age of 17, the curfew is:

• Sunday through Thursday 11:00 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday 12:00 a.m. (midnight)