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Experience the career of a police officer as an O'Fallon Police Explorer
Police Explorer Post 2943 provides area youth with the opportunity to learn what it takes to be a police officer and develop leadership skills through this integral part of the O’Fallon Police Department. Explorers are provided with policing experience while assisting the police department’s various community events. The Explorer Program is a year-round program, open to young men and women ages 14½ to 20. Members receive basic instruction in various phases of law enforcement, and assist the O'Fallon Police Department with traffic direction, security and communications. They also take part in activities like field trips, multi-regional training seminars and ride-alongs. Interested in becoming an O'Fallon Police Explorer? Learn more about the program at www.ofallon.mo.us/explorers.
Help prevent crime by registering your home camera or surveillance system
If you have a doorbell camera or surveillance system, consider signing up for our Residential Surveillance Program, which would allow O’Fallon Police to contact you and request footage if a crime occurs in your area. This only gives officers your contact information, not access to any cameras or video. The O’Fallon Police Department will only use this information to investigate crimes in the vicinity of your home or business. To register, please visit www.ofallon.mo.us/pd.
Updates to O'Fallon's golf cart ordinance
In 2020, the O’Fallon City Council passed an ordinance setting regulations for the use of golf carts within the City of O’Fallon. After one year of use, the City Council reviewed the ordinance to see if it needed any tweaks. As part of this review, the City Council made one change in response to a request from several individuals advocating for residents with disabilities. Because some residents with disabilities may be able to safely drive a golf cart but may not be able to obtain a drivers’ license, the City Council voted at their April 8th, 2021, meeting to remove the requirement that all operators have a license. Operators still must be at least 16 years of age, but a drivers’ license is now no longer a requirement. The other requirements remained the same. Learn more about the rules governing the use of golf carts at www.ofallon.mo.us/city-clerk.
What to know about sales people and canvassers in O'Fallon
The City of O’Fallon has regulations regarding the three types of door-to-door salespeople that you may see in your neighborhood. Solicitors and Peddlers are required to have licenses, and although the City cannot require a Canvasser to be licensed, canvassers also may apply for a license. Although the definition of each is different, all three have one thing in common: if they are “cold-calling” or do not have a prior invitation or appointment to meet with you or someone at your residence, they are subject to City regulations when approaching your home. For your own safety, remember: If you see someone going door-to-door in your neighborhood, you can and should: • Ask to see an identification card, and if the person is unable to produce one, contact the police. • Pay close attention to the physical description of the person or persons, along with vehicles they may be driving. • Do not invite the person into your home; be sure to speak with them outside of your residence. • Lock your door if you accompany them away from your front door, such as to the side or rear of your house. • If for any reason you are uncomfortable and you feel there is something suspicious about the person, immediately contact the police by dialing 9-1-1.
