The City of St. Louis' Office of Violence Prevention collaborated with Show Me Peace for their first Peace Walk in an effort to bring hope to local residents of communities impacted by violence. Check out KSDK's coverage of OVPs Peace Walk through the Dutchtown community.

Learning is underway at the City Justice Center! Congratulations to the recent Opioid Prevention graduates!

The Department of Public Safety is always hiring! Members of the Bureau of EMS engage with the next generation of public servants at the latest round of resource fairs hosted by the local North County/South County Technical High Schools.

Effective March 25, 2024: The City of St. Louis Department of Public Safety Director Charles E. Coyle, Sr. announces Ed Ware as the New Building Commissioner.

NEW ALERT: A Tornado Watch has been issued by the Storm Prediction center for part of the 5 On Your Side Weather First area until 4/02 12:00AM Visit ksdk.com/weather or the 5 On Your Side app for more information #stlwx

The SoulFisher Ministries sponsored Mother’s Day gift bags for the female detainees in the City Justice Center. Commissioner Clemons-Abdullah, along with fellow staff delivered the gifts to each detainee in honor of the special day!

We are two days away from connecting you to a host of great community resources! Join us as the Office of Violence Prevention, a division of the Department of Public Safety, hosts its next OVP Kickback this Saturday in Laclede Park from 2PM to 6PM. See you in 2 days!

🚑This #EMSWeek, we celebrate the unwavering dedication of our #EMS professionals who work tirelessly to ensure the health & safety of our community. Your commitment to providing exceptional care is invaluable to #STLCity. Thank you for all that you do! #YourFireDepartment

OVP's Kickback in Laclede Park was a hit! Local residents joined in for the free food, free games, and onsite access to valuable resources from our Community Violence Intervention partners. Mark your calendar! Next month's OVP Kickback will take place in Barrett Brothers Park.

Earlier this week, Director Wil Pinkney from the Office of Violence Prevention joined other members of the National Offices of Violence Prevention Network (NOVPN) by participating in an event hosted by the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Shout out to OVP!

Friday morning, multiple St. Louis City agencies under the Department of Public Safety came together for a joint enforcement operation at St. Alexius Hospital - Jefferson Campus to clear and secure the privately owned facility that was becoming a major safety concern.

Tomorrow, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we #WearOrange to honor lives lost, stand with survivors, and advocate for change. Together, let's make St. Louis safer. #EndGunViolence #WearOrangeDay #WearOrangeSTL

On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we #WearOrange to honor lives lost & stand with survivors. Show us your orange St. Louis by using the tag #WearOrangeSTL. #EndGunViolence #WearOrangeDay

Former Student and Current Gateway STEM EMT Instructor Reunite; This Time, On Medic 5. Check out Fox 2’s coverage:

Join the Office of Violence Prevention, a division of the Department of Public Safety, for its next OVP Kickback this Saturday in Barrett Brothers Park from 2PM to 6PM.

In Case You Missed It: The BRIC (The Bullet Related Injury Clinic), one of OVP’s funded programs, is giving many St. Louis residents new hope with its innovative approach to injuries caused by gun violence. Check out Fox 2 New’s Coverage: fox2now.com/news/fox-files…

Director of Public Safety, Charles E. Coyle, Sr., announces Dr. Barbara J. Milon as the new Commissioner of Civilian Oversight for the City of St. Louis. With a career dedicated to public service and community safety, Dr. Milon is committed to driving positive, lasting change!

Director of Public Safety Charles E. Coyle, Sr. steps down after a tenure of meaningful change and dedicated service to St. Louis. “I leave this position with deep respect for our community and confidence in the future of the department.” Read Coyle's full letter below: