The O'Fallon Police Department have once again participated in the Jeff Ottenad route of Special Olympics Missouri's Law Enforcement Torch Run. Here are the highlights.

Meet K9 Talos!

The O’Fallon Police Department invites citizens throughout the City to volunteer for a new program, Adopt-a-Siren. Citizen volunteers are needed to accurately and efficiently help monitor each of the tornado sirens in the City’s Outdoor Warning Siren system and report whether or not specific sirens are working properly.

So that they can observe and hear “their” siren on days when the sirens are tested, O’Fallon citizens are encouraged to adopt a siren in their neighborhood. After each monthly test, volunteers will report whether or not the assigned or adopted siren worked properly or failed to perform.

The City of O’Fallon was recently recognized as a StormReady community by the National Weather Service, which sponsors the program. To be recognized as StormReady, communities must demonstrate severe weather readiness and meet communication and other guidelines established by the National Weather Service in partnership with federal, state and local emergency management programs.

“We can be proud of O’Fallon’s designation as a StormReady community,” said Police Officer Andy Stowers. “As we saw this month, with spring storms following on the heels of severe winter weather, it’s important to know when major storms are coming and be prepared to deal with them.”

Beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, residents will be able to enroll children in O’Fallon Safety Town online or in person at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, Missouri 63368.

O’Fallon Safety Town is a nationally-accredited accident prevention program designed to instill safety awareness and develop safe procedures in children ages 4 ½ through 6 ½. Under the guidance of police officers, a certified teacher, paramedics, firefighters, railroad police and trained volunteer staff, children will experience “real life” situations, learn to decide if a situation is safe or unsafe, and how to respond safely. The program uses a simulated city layout, a classroom facility and an off-campus field trip to teach children how to stay safe.

Find out how you can protect your business with this free program.

Watch the freezing fun highlights from the 2013 Polar Plunge.

For a dynamic course in police operations, enroll in the O’Fallon Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy. Beginning March 5, the six-week class will meet from 6:45-9:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Enrollment is open to anyone age 18 or older who lives, works or attends school in St. Charles County. Cost for the course is $30. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, February 26.

“People from all walks of life are encouraged to attend the Academy, which is only offered once a year,” said Police Officer Tim Bateman, the academy’s director. “Whether you’re a member of a neighborhood association, or considering a career in law enforcement or if you would just like to know more about law enforcement, the academy offers the best opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at police operations. Academy graduates also become eligible for police-related volunteering opportunities, if they choose.”

The O'Fallon Police Department needs your assistance in apprehending a suspect in an Armed Robbery.

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The O'Fallon Police Department's K-9 program is credited with saving countless work hours for the officers. Now their job got a little easier thanks to this purchase.