Law and Public Safety

Sergeant James McWilliams was born in the City of St. Louis and raised in North St. Louis County. He currently lives with his wife Regina and his son James McWilliams, III "Trey" in the City of Wildwood.

Sergeant McWilliams began his career with the St. Louis County Police Department in March of 1994. Upon graduation from the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy in July of 1994, he was assigned to the Central County Precinct to include contract patrols in the City of Wellston and the City of Hanley Hills. In 2002, Sergeant McWilliams was assigned to the Division of Criminal Investigation as a Crime Scene Investigator. As a Crime Scene Investigator he was responsible for the evaluation of complex crime scenes. He was also responsible for developing, photographing, collecting and packaging any and all physical evidence that will forever link the perpetrator to the offense. In 2006, Sergeant McWilliams was assigned to the Personnel Services Unit as a Recruitment Officer where he was responsible for talent acquisition, applicant testing, and background investigations. About a year later, Sergeant McWilliams was assigned to the Bureau of Professional Standards where he was responsible for investigating complaints of employee misconduct. On February 9, 2009, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Following his promotion, Sergeant McWilliams was assigned to the North County Precinct as a watch supervisor. He was later assigned to the City of Wildwood Precinct where his supervisory duties continued.

Currently, Sergeant McWilliams is assigned to the Office of the Chief of Police where he serves as Administrative Aide to Chief Tim Fitch.

Sergeant McWilliams graduated from the University of Missouri - St. Louis earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. He also graduated from Webster University's Graduate School of Business and Technology earning a Master of Arts Degree in Business and Organizational Security Management. Sergeant McWilliams is also a 2011 graduate of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) - Leadership in Police Organizations(LPO) Training Program. He has received several awards and letters of appreciation. As a hobby, he and his family enjoy traveling domestically and internationally. On a more personal note, Sergeant McWilliams is a movie buff who enjoys outdoor grilling, online gaming, and is an avid track and field and football fan.

Lieutenant Bryan Ludwig was born and raised in the St. Louis area and resides in St. Charles County with his wife and two children. In his current assignment, Lieutenant Ludwig serves as the Commander for the Municipal Services Unit.

Lieutenant Ludwig joined the St. Louis County Police Department in 1996. He was first assigned to the North County Precinct as patrolman and later as a Neighborhood Policing Officer before he was transferred to the Division of Criminal Investigation, Bureau of Crimes Against Property in 2001. Lieutenant Ludwig served as a Detective in the Computer Financial Fraud Unit where he was responsible for the investigation of numerous identity thefts, major frauds and computer related crimes. He was also a member of both the United States Attorney Hate Crimes Task Force and the United States Attorney Identity Theft Task Force. In 2005, Ludwig was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Prior to his current assignment, Lieutenant Ludwig served as a Patrol Watch Supervisor in the North County Precinct, as the Background Investigations Supervisor in the Bureau of Professional Responsibility, and as the Basic Training Supervisor at the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2010 and assigned as a Watch Commander of the North County Precinct. In August of 2011 he was assigned to the Bureau of Drug Enforcement in the Division of Criminal Investigation. He was given his current assignment in March 2012.

Lieutenant Ludwig holds a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Truman State University. He was awarded the Medal of Valor in 2001, the Department's Distinguished Service Citation for Valor in 2000, two Commendations from the Chief of Police, several Awards of Excellence and has received numerous letters of appreciation from the public.

Officer Eckhard is currently assigned as the Department's Media Relations Officer in the Municipal Services Officer. He acts as a liaison with all print, radio, and television media sources, coordinates and runs all Department press conferences, and writes all official Department press releases. Officer Eckhard also serves as a member of the County Government's Communications Committee, and also serves as the Joint Information Coordinator for any incident where the Emergency Operations Center is activated. Officer Eckhard has worked with various task forces including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Secret Service, Drug Enforcement Agency and the White House.

A descendant of Irish and German immigrants, Officer Eckhard was raised in St. Louis City and attended St. Pius V. grade school and St. Mary's High School. After earning an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from a local junior college, he transferred to Central Missouri State University. There he completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration and a Master of Science degree in Occupational Safety Management. After graduation, in 1984, Officer Eckhard joined the St. Louis County Police Department.

Lieutenant Christopher J. Stocker was born in Metropolitan St. Louis City and raised in South St. Louis County. He currently resides in unincorporated Oakville with his wife Lori of 19 years and their three children Chris, Chase and Clay. Lieutenant Stocker was transferred to his current assignment of Commander of the Intelligence Unit in 2012.

After graduation from the Greater St. Louis Police Academy in 1983, Lieutenant Stocker was assigned to the Affton Southwest Precinct as a patrol officer eventually serving as a Field Training Officer for both new police recruits and reserve officers. In 1986 he was selected to the Bureau of Special Investigations were he worked as an undercover detective in the areas of vice, drug enforcement, anti-fence and government corruption. In 1990 he served as Fleet Management Officer responsible for the purchase and maintenance of the Department vehicle fleet. In 1992 through 1995 he was assigned to the Municipal Services Unit, which manages the contracts for various police services with local municipal law enforcement agencies. During this same time period he assumed the role of Media Relations Officer responsible for the Departments interaction with all news gathering agencies. In 1995 he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and assigned to the Office of Chief of Police as Administrative Aide. In 1998 he was promoted to his current rank as Lieutenant and assigned to the South County precinct as a Watch Commander. In 2002, he was assigned to the Bureau of Central Police Records as Commander. In 2010 he was assigned as the Commander of the Municipal Services Unit, a position he held until his current assignment.

Throughout his tenure he has served on numerous committees, including Chief's Committee, Neighborhood Policing Committee, Justice Services Committee, Performance Review Committee, Grievance Review Committee, Computer Services Steering Committee, St. Louis County Government Awards Committee and a long time board member of "Do The Right Thing Of St. Louis". In 1995 he received "Officer of the Year" from the Oakville Optimists and 2002 he was honored by the South County Chamber of Commerce for "Outstanding Community Service".

Lieutenant Stocker holds an Associates Degree in Business Management and has continued his academic career at both Maryville and Webster Universities.

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