P.A.C.T. Unit
* Due to COVID-19, many of our community events are postponed until it's safe to resume.The PACT (Police And Community Together) unit is the Community Relations division of the Richmond Heights Police Department. Created in 1995, the unit was designed to fortify the relationship between citizens and police. We believe that through transparency and positive interactions with those we serve, we can become a stronger, safer community.
To learn more about some of the programs and events we are involved in, please use the drop-down arrows below. Many of the projects and events involving the PACT Unit raise money for our community efforts.
For more information regarding this unit and its programs, please contact current PACT officer at 314-655-3632 or by email PACT@richmondheights.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
The current P.A.C.T. Officer is Officer Odin Spinka. He can be reached by email at pact@richmondheights.org or 314-655-3632.
RHPD is proud to participate in the National Coffee with a Cop program, which brings officers and the community together in a relaxed atmosphere to discuss issues and learn more about each other. We host several events a year at various venues, occasionally joining with nearby departments.
If you are interested in hosting a Coffee with a Cop event at your establishment, contact the P.A.C.T. Officer.
Learn more about this program here: https://coffeewithacop.com/
If you are interested in hosting a Coffee with a Cop event at your establishment, contact the P.A.C.T. Officer.
Learn more about this program here: https://coffeewithacop.com/
RHPD is proud to serve as a collection site during the DEA Drug Take-Back Day, where citizens can turn in expired or unused medications for safe disposal. This event occurs multiple times a year. The service is free and anonymous for consumers with no questions asked.
Needles, sharps, and asthma inhalers, and illicit drugs are NOT accepted at the dropbox.
Learn more about this program here: https://takebackday.dea.gov/
Needles, sharps, and asthma inhalers, and illicit drugs are NOT accepted at the dropbox.
Learn more about this program here: https://takebackday.dea.gov/
RHPD would love to participate in your event! The P.A.C.T. Unit can arrange for a uniformed police officer to visit your meeting, fundraiser, or school function. We would also be happy to give safety seminars or discussions for your group.
To arrange for an officer to attend your event, contact the P.A.C.T. Officer.
To arrange for an officer to attend your event, contact the P.A.C.T. Officer.
Richmond Heights celebrates Night Out Against Crime on the first Tuesday in October of each year. Participating blocks receive free hotdogs, buns, drinks, and ice from the P.A.C.T. Unit. First responders and city representatives then visit as many block parties as we can during the event.
This event is designed to raise awareness of anti-crime programs such as Neighborhood Watch. It also serves to bring our residents and first responders closer together, because the more eyes we have in the community, the better we can serve its residents. It's a fun way to get to know your neighbors as well, which also promotes a safer neighborhood.
More information here.
This event is designed to raise awareness of anti-crime programs such as Neighborhood Watch. It also serves to bring our residents and first responders closer together, because the more eyes we have in the community, the better we can serve its residents. It's a fun way to get to know your neighbors as well, which also promotes a safer neighborhood.
More information here.
If you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch program in your neighborhood, contact the P.A.C.T. Officer.
How to Start or Revive a Neighborhood Watch Group
How to Start or Revive a Neighborhood Watch Group
The P.A.C.T. Unit budget is comprised entirely of donations from fundraisers held throughout the year. These donations allow us to provide free events for our residents to enjoy. Past fundraisers have included golf tournaments, trivia nights, and holiday markets.
Each summer, our officers collect donations for school supplies that are then donated to our local schools.
Examples of items needed are notebooks, ruled paper, binders, glue sticks, pens, pencils, backpacks, boxes of tissues, sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer, etc.
Examples of items needed are notebooks, ruled paper, binders, glue sticks, pens, pencils, backpacks, boxes of tissues, sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer, etc.
We are happy to offer guided tours of our Police Department for children and adults.
To schedule a tour, contact the P.A.C.T. Officer. Please allow at least one weeks notice.
To schedule a tour, contact the P.A.C.T. Officer. Please allow at least one weeks notice.
In an effort to be more accessible to the public, the Police Substation at THE HEIGHTS Recreation Center (8001 Dale Ave) also serves as the P.A.C.T. Unit office. An officer can usually be found in this office during the hours of Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. We have an open-door policy, so feel free to stop in and say hello!
Protect and Soft Serve is a reimagining of the RHPD's previous Walk n Talk program. Officers will be available at various locations in the community throughout the summer, providing sweet treats and a safe place for our residents to discuss anything they’d like with our officers.
Each year, our police and fire departments collaborate on a Citizens Academy with the goal of teaching our residents about what we do, as well as ways they can keep themselves safe. Some past activities include station tours, safety seminars, and weapons demonstrations.
Richmond Heights is excited to participate in a new educational program generously provided by St. Charles County Police Department.
Substance Tobacco Alcohol Resistance Training (START) is a comprehensive and adaptable substance abuse prevention curriculum for fifth- and sixth-grade students. Over nine classes, students learn about critical issues facing youth today, such as tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs, bullying and cyberbullying, peer pressure, and citizenship. Officers will utilize a combination of instructional strategies for student engagement, including interactive learning, lectures, writing prompts, group exercises, and peer-led discussions. Each lesson is focused on helping students understand positive and negative decision-making and providing them with the tools necessary to confidentially express the program’s motto:
“Start by saying NO!”
Unlike other prevention programs, START was created by SCCPD law enforcement professionals with contributions from the St. Charles County Health Department, St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Digital Futures Initiative, and other community partners.
To learn more about the START program, see the SCCPD website here: https://www.sccmo.org/1970/START-Program
Substance Tobacco Alcohol Resistance Training (START) is a comprehensive and adaptable substance abuse prevention curriculum for fifth- and sixth-grade students. Over nine classes, students learn about critical issues facing youth today, such as tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs, bullying and cyberbullying, peer pressure, and citizenship. Officers will utilize a combination of instructional strategies for student engagement, including interactive learning, lectures, writing prompts, group exercises, and peer-led discussions. Each lesson is focused on helping students understand positive and negative decision-making and providing them with the tools necessary to confidentially express the program’s motto:
“Start by saying NO!”
Unlike other prevention programs, START was created by SCCPD law enforcement professionals with contributions from the St. Charles County Health Department, St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Digital Futures Initiative, and other community partners.
To learn more about the START program, see the SCCPD website here: https://www.sccmo.org/1970/START-Program
Tired of the police following you? Follow us back!
In this age of ever-changing means of communication, we strive to be accessible to our citizens across many media platforms. We use social media to provide information on current events, safety tips, and things going on in our community.
Facebook @rhpolice
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Twitter @RHPoliceDeptMo
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Nextdoor
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In this age of ever-changing means of communication, we strive to be accessible to our citizens across many media platforms. We use social media to provide information on current events, safety tips, and things going on in our community.
Facebook @rhpolice
https://www.facebook.com/rhpolice/
Twitter @RHPoliceDeptMo
https://twitter.com/RHPoliceDeptMo
Nextdoor
https://nextdoor.com/pages/richmond-heights-police-department?init_source=copy_link_share
We are proud to work in relation with the Special Olympics Missouri to fundraise for this wonderful organization. Past events we have been involved in are the Law Enforcement Torch Run, Cop on a Rooftop, and the Polar Plunge.
To learn more about the Special Olympics Missouri, see their website here: https://somo.org/
To learn more about the Special Olympics Missouri, see their website here: https://somo.org/
We plan several events a year specifically for our community’s youth. Our goals are to give children a safe place to have fun, foster trust with first responders, and give parents a bit of a break. Some past youth events include sport nights, movie nights, Drop and Shops, and ice cream socials.
Do you have an awesome idea for a community event? Feedback for a past event you attended?
We always welcome questions, feedback, and ideas from our community! Contact the P.A.C.T. Officer to chat.
We always welcome questions, feedback, and ideas from our community! Contact the P.A.C.T. Officer to chat.