23 chapters · 1,808 sections in this title.
§ 85.005 RSMo Mayor and police authorities can appoint none but residents
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85.005. Mayor and police authorities can appoint none but residents. — The mayor, chief of police and members of the board of police commissioners of any city in this state shall be governed by the same restrictions and subject to the same penalties as a sheriff of any county, un…
§ 85.011 RSMo Procedure upon dismissal, demotion, suspension, certain officers
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85.011. Procedure upon dismissal, demotion, suspension, certain officers. — Any law enforcement officer, other than an elected sheriff or deputy, who possesses the duty and power of arrest for violations of the criminal laws of this state or for violations of ordinances of counti…
§ 85.012 RSMo Municipal fire department may contract with private companies for fire protection, vote required
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85.012. Municipal fire department may contract with private companies for fire protection, vote required. — 1. After August 28, 1999, municipal fire departments may contract with a private company to provide fire protection service only if a majority of voters of the municipality…
§ 85.541 RSMo Merit system police department, adoption — requirements of ordinance
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85.541. Merit system police department, adoption — requirements of ordinance. — 1. Any city of the third class may by ordinance adopt a merit system police department. Such police department shall have a chief of police, and may have a deputy chief of police, and such number of r…