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Webster Groves police plan spring community safety outreach with bike, traffic and media sessions
Summary
At a PCEB meeting, Webster Groves police described a planned community-facing safety event for late April or early May featuring short presentations on traffic, bike safety and police media, plus a question-and-answer session and giveaways; the board discussed promotion and partnership with the school district and local media.
Webster Groves police told members of the Police-Community Engagement Board (PCEB) that they plan to host a community-facing safety event in late April or early May that will include short presentations on traffic rules, bike safety, police media practices and a question-and-answer session.
The announcement came during a regular PCEB meeting, where a police presenter said the session would likely run about 90 minutes, be held at the recreation center on a weekday (Wednesday or Thursday) from roughly 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., and include giveaways and refreshments to encourage attendance. “So, we’re feeling good about having this event,” the police presenter said.
The board and police staff outlined a draft agenda of three 10–15 minute presentations: a safety overview and parking/golf‑cart registration by a traffic sergeant (identified in the meeting as Sergeant Jason Flan), a brief presentation from the commander of detectives (referred to in the meeting as Commander McCoy) about investigative and media interaction practices, and a bike-safety segment from the new bike-team sergeants (Todd Schmidt and Andrew Travolante). After the presentations the plan is to dedicate most of the time to public Q&A and then hold giveaways and refreshments to keep attendees through the end of the event.
Board members pressed police staff on promotion and outreach. Dr. Tina Scott offered to coordinate with her communications contact (Derek) in the school district to amplify the message to families. “I can work with Derek in our communications department,” Scott said, referring to school-distribution channels. Board members also suggested publication in the Webster Kirkwood Times and heavy promotion in two active local Facebook groups to boost turnout.
Police staff said they are considering whether to record or livestream the event. They expressed a preference for maximizing in-person attendance but said they would explore a Facebook Live option and other social sharing so the session could reach people who cannot attend in person.
The board discussed logistics and branding: possible titles included variations of “WGPD Community Impact” or “Webster Groves Police Department Community Information and Awareness.” Police staff said they would finalize a date within a week and circulate promotional artwork to the board and city staff for placement in social channels and the local paper.
Board members also discussed including an agenda on promotional material so attendees would know what to expect. Police staff said potential partners and sponsors included the school district and community organizations (the meeting mentioned AT&T among groups expressing interest in providing giveaway items). The board asked police staff to return with a confirmed date, finalized artwork, and a promotion plan.
If planned as described, the event would be the PCEB’s next major public outreach action and part of the board’s FY26 work plan discussion in development.
