Lt. Colonel Kenneth Cox Commanding Officer Division of Patrol (314) 615-4294 [E-mail Lt. Colonel Cox]

Lt. Colonel Ken Cox was born and raised in South St. Louis County, and currently resides in the Oakville area with his wife and two children. He is the Commanding Officer of the Division of Patrol for the St. Louis County Police Department. In this position, he is responsible for the overall operation of all seven St. Louis County Police precincts. The budget of the Division of Patrol is $33 million, with a total of 465 uniformed police officers and civilian personnel assigned to provide 24-hour police services to unincorporated St. Louis County and the twenty-eight municipalities and local school districts under contract.

Lt. Colonel Cox began his career with the St. Louis County Police Department on February 23, 1987, when he was hired as a police officer and assigned to the Affton Southwest Precinct. In 1989, he was assigned to the Division of Criminal Investigation, where he worked in the Bureau of Drug Enforcement. He was also assigned to the Street Enforcement Team, Mobil Response Team, Tactical Operations Unit, and the Bureau of Crimes Against Persons.

In 1995, Lt. Colonel Cox was promoted to the rank of sergeant and assigned to the South County Precinct. He also served as a supervisor in the Auto Crimes Unit, Bureau of Drug Enforcement's Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, and the Staff Inspections Unit. In 1998, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and assigned to the Affton Southwest Precinct. He was then assigned to the Office of the Chief, where he worked as Commander of the Municipal Services Unit. Lt. Colonel Cox was appointed to the rank of Captain in 2002 and assigned to the newly formed Central County Precinct. He was promoted to his current rank and to this assignment in 2009.

Lt. Colonel Cox attended the University of Missouri - St. Louis where he received a Bachelors Degree in Criminology. While assigned to the Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, Lt. Colonel Cox was elected Eastern Director of the Missouri Narcotics Officers Association. He is also the Department liaison for the Citizens' Police Academy Alumni Association. Lt. Colonel Cox's hobbies include hunting, fishing and training his German Shepherd for Schutzhund competition. He is also a member of Queen of All Saints Church in South St. Louis County.

Captain Troy Doyle Commander North County Precinct (314) 355-1200 [E-mail Captain Doyle]

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Captain Dennis Elze Commander Central County Precinct (314) 567-9926 [E-mail Captain Elze]

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Captain Jon Belmar Commander Affton Southwest Precinct (314) 638-5550 [E-mail Captain Belmar]

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Captain Marion Monteleone Commander South County Precinct (314) 892-1510 [E-mail Captain Monteleone]

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Captain Jeffrey Bader Commander City of Fenton Precinct (636) 349-8120 [E-mail Captain Bader]

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Captain Gary Crews Commander City of Wildwood Precinct (636) 458-9194 [E-mail Captain Crews]

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Captain George Corless Commander West County Precinct (636) 256-2602 [E-mail Captain Corless]

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Sergeant Robert Frohne Ancillary Services Supervisor (314) 615-7844 [E-mail Sergeant Frohne]

Sergeant Bob Frohne is a transplant to the St. Louis area, coming from suburban Chicago to accept a commission with the County Police Department. His assimilation into the community was facilitated by his existing ambivalence for the Cubs and the Bears. His only difficulty was switching his allegiance from the Blackhawks to the Blues.

After his service in the U.S. Navy, where he served with the Naval Security Group assigned to the Atlantic Submarine Fleet, he resumed his education and received a degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Illinois in 1975. He and his wife of over thirty-five years are "empty nesters" in west St. Louis County.

Beginning his career in November of 1977, he served in the Central County and North County Precincts as well as the Bureau of Crimes Against Persons. In 1995, he was assigned to the Planning Analysis Unit to work on the Department's initial application for Accreditation to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). With the Department's accreditation in 1998, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and transferred to the Affton Southwest Precinct, serving as a Platoon Supervisor until his assignment to the Bureau of Communications in 2000 as a shift supervisor.

Leaving Communications in 2003, with renewed respect and admiration for the skill and dedication of the Public Safety Dispatchers, he assumed his current position in the Divisions of Patrol and Special Operations. In this position, his assignments are varied: he acts as the Department's liaison to the Lambert International Airport Police Department, assisting them in their dealings with County Government and the Court System; supervises the Department's five Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Officers, the Department's Neighborhood Preservation Officer and assists coordinating the activities of the Office of the Chaplains. Additionally, he is tasked with overseeing special projects related to the acquisition of specialized weapons and equipment.

Sergeant Frohne has received a Chief's Commendation, several Awards of Excellence and numerous letters of appreciation from the public.

Police Officer Tim Rehagen Problem Property Unit (314) 615-5089 [E-mail Officer Rehagen]

Officer Tim Rehagen was born and raised in South County. He now lives in West County with his wife Sandy and their three children. Officer Rehagen is currently assigned to the Problem Property Unit within the Div. of Patrol. He and his partner, Jeff Young, who is a building inspector with St. Louis County Dept. of Public Works, handle everything south of Highway 40.

This pairing of Police officer and building inspector makes the Problem Property Unit a unique and highly successful way to combat the worst properties in St. Louis County. Officer Rehagen on any given day may deal with DFS in a child endangerment case, Div. of Aging involving an elderly person, animal control to assist in taking large quantities of animals or a person with a hoarding problem. His duties range from helping the elderly, planning cleanups, catching cats/dogs, and cleaning houses, to arresting fugitives.

Officer Rehagen began his police career in 1989 with the St. Louis City Police Dept. In his nearly 10 years of service he was assigned to the 7th District, the 1st District, and Traffic Division-Solo Motorcycle Squad. In 1998, needing to get his daughter into the Special School District, he was hired by St. Louis County and started his county career in the 4th Precinct. After a two year assignment in the Wildwood Precinct, he returned to the 4th and became NPO for the Lemay Sector. While in the NPO position, Officer Rehagen was involved with numerous cleanups, solving everyday problems and special assignments. He also sat on several of the boards on the South County and Lemay Chamber of Commerce. Fortunately, Officer Rehagen brought with him his ability and willingness to teach other officers how to ride police motorcycles. He has received numerous letters of appreciation. In July 2002 he was credited for saving the lives of over 40 residents of a assisted living home in Ellisville, for that he received the Distingushed Service Citation and in 2003 the Medal of Valor.

Officer Rehagen graduated from Vianney H.S. in 1981. He went on to attend Southeast Missouri State and Southwest Missouri State where he majored in Psychology and minored in Criminal Justice.

Police Officer Margaret Trittler Problem Property Unit (314) 615-5089 [E-mail Officer Trittler]

Detective Trittler was born and raised in South St. Louis, now lives in St. Charles County with her husband, Robert Trittler, who recently retired from this department as a Major, after 36 years of service. She is currently assigned to the Division of Patrol, Problem Properties Unit, North County Precinct. Partnered with Specialist Herlaine Gresham of St. Louis County Public Works, they handle everything south of Hwy 270 and east of Hwy 367.

The pair of Police Officer and Public Works Specialist has contributed to the success of the Problem Properties Unit by combating the worst, most difficult properties in the area. On a daily basis, Det. Trittler may assist other officers and detectives from specialized units within the department, HUD, DFS, Department of Aging, Animal Control, community and church organizations, as well as neighborhood associations and property owners.

Det. Trittler began her career in 1984 with this department. She was assigned to the North County Precinct after graduating from the Greater St. Louis Police Academy. In 1988, she began serving her first tour of duty with the Division of Criminal Investigation, Bureau of Drug Enforcement, where she was assigned for five years. She then served seven years with the Bureau of Fugitive Affairs before returning to the Bureau of Drug Enforcement where she served an additional six years, four of which were with the FBI Drug Task Force. She continued her career serving two years with the Bureau of Professional Responsibility prior to being assigned to her current position.

Det. Trittler has received four Federal Commendations from the U. S. Attorney's Office, two Chief's Commendations, six Letters of Excellence, as well as numerous letters of appreciation for her service.

Beside her passion for her work, Det. Trittler is a dedicated horsewoman, spending her free time on the trails with her gelding, Gizmo. She is a member of Missouri Back Country Horseman and volunteers numerous hours of service with Stray Rescue.

Police Officer Keith Weber Problem Property Unit (314) 615-5089 [E-mail Officer Weber]

Officer Keith Weber was born and raised in West County, Missouri. He now lives in West County with his two children, the pride and joy of his life. Officer Weber is currently assigned to the Problem Properties Unit within the Division of Patrol. He and his partner, Aaron Tossey, a building inspector with the St. Louis County Department of Public Works, handle property issues north of Highway 40.

This pairing of Police Officer and building inspector allows this unit a tremendous opportunity to combine skills and knowledge to provide a safe and effective way to combat all types of problem property issues, which greatly impact the community. The unit deals with Division of Family Services cases, Division of Aging cases, animal abuse and neglect, derelict landlords, and eyesores in neighborhoods. Planning large area cleanups are also a part of the daily duties.

Officer Weber began his career in 1984 with the St. Louis County Police Department. He was assigned to Affton Precinct after graduating the Greater St. Louis Police Academy. Officer Weber accepted a transfer to West County after five years in Affton. Officer Weber served the West County area as a Field Training Instructor for five years. Officer Weber was requested to serve the City of Fenton, which he did for twelve years. While in the City of Fenton, Officer Weber held several different positions; the latest was patrolling the parks. Officer Weber is a Certified All-Terrain Vehicle instructor. While in the City of Fenton, Officer Weber was assigned to the Major Case Squad and investigated numerous murders.

Officer Weber has received numerous letters of appreciation, two Chief's Commendations, twelve Awards of Excellence and was recognized by MECA for auto theft investigations completed. Officer Weber has served as an active member of the Special Olympics both personally and as a Police Officer. He has also been recognized for his service by the City of Wildwood and the City of Fenton.

Officer Weber graduated from Parkway West in 1981. He received his associate degree in Criminal Justice from St. Louis Community College at Meramec. Officer Weber has also attended classes at Michigan State University.