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

Captain George Corless is a lifelong resident of West St. Louis County and currently resides in the City of Wildwood with his wife of thirty-four years, Lavada. They have two adult sons, Steven and Jerry. Captain Corless is currently assigned to the West County Precinct where he is the Precinct Commander.

In this position he oversees all uniformed police activities in the unincorporated areas of West St. Louis County, in addition to the contract cities of Valley Park, Winchester, Twin Oaks and Country Life Acres. He works closely with mayors, aldermen, neighborhood groups, St. Louis County Government officials, school administrators, business and religious leaders and neighboring municipal police departments in a sense of cooperation to reduce crime and create a better quality of life for our citizens.

Captain Corless serves in a number of different capacities for the County Police Department including co-chair of the organizing committee of the Safe Schools Partnership, and is a past president of the St. Louis County Police Welfare Association. He is an active volunteer for our annual golf tournament which is a major contributor to the Welfare Association.

After serving four years in the U.S. Air Force, Captain Corless began his career with the St. Louis County Police Department as a police officer in 1973 assigned to the West County Precinct. In August of 1980, he became a member of the Tactical Operations Unit where he served as a hostage negotiator. He was promoted to Sergeant in August of 1981 and served in the Affton Southwest and West County Precincts. He was then promoted to Lieutenant in May of 1984 and served in the North County Precinct, the Bureau of Special Investigation and the Bureau of Professional Responsibility. In June of 1992, he was selected to attend the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. In February of 1998, he was promoted to the rank of Captain and assigned to the West County Precinct where he still serves.

Captain Corless received a Masters Degrees in Management and Administration of Justice from Webster University in 1979. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years where he received several awards and ribbons. He is a trained hostage negotiator and a member of the FBI National Academy Associates. He enjoys reading, sports and is a close follower of Ole Miss football.

Lieutenant Robert Whaley Watch Commander West County Precinct (636) 256-2602 [E-mail Lieutenant Whaley]

Lieutenant Robert Whaley began his career with the St. Louis County Police Department in 1981. As a patrol officer, he served in the Second Precinct and in the Tactical Operations and Intelligence Units. Following his promotion to sergeant in 1997, Lt. Whaley was assigned to the West County (2nd) Precinct. As a sergeant, he also served in the Burglary and Tactical Operations Units.

Lieutenant Whaley was promoted to his current rank in 2003 and has served in the North County (1st) Precinct, City of Fenton (5th) Precinct and West County (7th) Precinct. He holds an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and has received extensive training in the area of police tactical operations.

Lieutenant Scott Melies Detail Commander West County Precinct City of Valley Park (636) 225-5252 [E-mail Lieutenant Melies]

Lieutenant Scott Melies was raised in South St. Louis County and currently resides in the Oakville area. Lieutenant Melies is assigned to the West County Precinct where he is responsible for the day-to-day operation of police services to the City of Valley Park.

Lieutenant Melies began his career in the South County Precinct in 1980 as a patrolman. He also served in the Tactical Operations Unit before his promotion to Sergeant in 1995. As a Sergeant, he served as a Watch Supervisor in the Affton Southwest and West County Precincts before being selected to run the newly formed City of Valley Park Detail in 1998. In 1999 he was promoted to Lieutenant. As a Lieutenant he has served in the South and West County Precincts.

Lieutenant Melies holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from Tarkio College. He is the recipient of numerous letters of appreciation and Awards of Excellence and two Chiefs Commendations. He is a member of the International Police Mountain Bike Association and the International Christian Cycling Club. His hobbies include amateur road and mountain bicycle racing along with several other outdoor activities.

Sergeant Jeff Burk NPO Supervisor West County Precinct (636) 256-2602 [E-mail Sergeant Burk]

Sergeant Jeff Burk relocated to St. Louis County upon being hired by the St. Louis County Police. He currently resides in west St. Louis County.

Sergeant Burk began his law enforcement career with the Boone County Sheriff's Department in Columbia, MO, in 1984 as a Deputy Sheriff. He began his career with the St. Louis County Police in 1987 in the West County Precinct. He served as a patrol officer in the West County and South County Precincts. Based upon his work performance, he was selected to become a Field Training Instructor to newly appointed officers. In 1998, he was selected to be a Neighborhood Policing Officer in the West County Precinct. In this capacity, Sergeant Burk worked closely with residents concerning neighborhood, subdivision and quality of life issues. In 1999, he was promoted to Sergeant and reassigned to the North County Precinct as a Watch Supervisor. When the Seventh Precinct, West County, was formed in 2003, Sergeant Burk was reassigned to it as a Watch Supervisor. Currently Sergeant Burk supervises Neighborhood Policing Officers, School Resource Officers and officers assigned to Clarkson Valley, Twin Oaks and Winchester in the West County Precinct.

Sergeant Burk has also served in the Division of Criminal Investigation in the Crime Scene Unit as a detective.

Sergeant Burk earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1984. He has completed professional training in law enforcement from: University of Missouri-Columbia, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Greater St. Louis Police Academy, and the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy.

Sergeant Carl Schultz Watch Supervisor West County Precinct (636) 256-2602 [E-mail Sergeant Schultz]

Sergeant Carl A. Schultz began his career with the St. Louis County Police Department in 1982. After attending the Greater St. Louis Police Academy he served as a Patrol Officer and a Field Training Instructor in the 5th and 2nd Precincts. He was then transferred to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation where he served as a Detective in the Bureau of Special Investigations, Bureau of Drug Enforcement and the Asset Forfeiture Unit.

Sergeant Schultz was promoted to his current rank in 1996. He has served as a Watch Supervisor in the 2nd Precinct, South County Precinct, West County Precinct, Bureau of Communications and the Bureau of Security Services. Sergeant Schultz has also served as the Private Security Coordinator for the department. This position is responsible for the training and licensing of all private security officers and the regulation and licensing of private security companies that conduct business in St. Louis County, Missouri.

Sergeant Schultz is currently assigned to the West County Precinct as a Watch Supervisor. He is the recipient of numerous letters of appreciation and Awards of Excellence. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Management with an emphasis in Business Administration from Webster University.

Sergeant Daniel Steele Watch Supervisor West County Precinct (636) 256-2602 [E-mail Sergeant Steele]

Sergeant Daniel Steele is a lifelong resident of the St. Louis area and is currently assigned as a Watch Supervisor in the West County Precinct. In this position, he has the responsibility of directing and supervising the uniformed officers who respond to the various radio assignments in the Precinct.

Sergeant Steele began his career with the St. Louis County Police Department in 1980. After attending the Greater St Louis Police Academy in the City of St Louis, he was assigned as a patrol officer in the North County Precinct. In 1988, he was transferred to the West County Precinct and served as a Field Training Instructor for new officers after completion of the Police Academy. In 1997, he was transferred to the Bureau of Professional Responsibility where he was assigned as a Detective investigating complaints against Department employees. During this time he also assisted in the Personnel Services Unit conducting background investigations on prospective new employees. Sergeant Steele was promoted in 1999 and assigned as a Watch Supervisor in the Affton Precinct. He has since served in the City of Fenton Precinct, the City of Wildwood Precinct and the West County Precinct as a Watch Supervisor.

Police Officer Lou Major Neighborhood Policing Officer (636) 256-2602 [E-mail Officer Major]

Police Officer Lou Major was born and raised in South St. Louis and currently resides in Eureka, Missouri with his wife. P.O. Major is assigned to the Division of Patrol, West County Precinct.

In this position he serves as a Neighborhood Policing Officer. P.O. Major is responsible for organizing local neighborhood watch groups and coordinates crime prevention presentations and exhibits. His other duties include neighborhood preservation, the planning of Citizen Police Academies, crime analysis and traffic enforcement. He is assigned precinct administrative responsibilities and conducts special assignments as directed by the Precinct Commander.

P.O. Major began his career with the St. Louis County Police on December 28, 1990 when he was hired as a Probationary Officer in the 2nd Precinct. He has served as a Patrol Officer in the Village of Hanley Hills and the 7th Precinct.

P.O. Major has an Associate of Arts degree from Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He has over 20 years of military experience and retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of First Sergeant. Officer Major spends his off time training his three Border Collie dogs for competition at the local and national level. He conducts dog frisbee demonstrations for local youth and school groups.

Police Officer Dustin Poncin Neighborhood Policing Officer (636) 256-2602 [E-mail Officer Poncin]

Police Officer Dustin Poncin was born in Athens, Greece and raised in Falls Church, Virginia. He currently resides in Eureka, Missouri with his wife, daughter and son. Officer Poncin is assigned to the Division of Patrol, West County Precinct.

In this position he serves as a Neighborhood Policing Officer. Officer Poncin is responsible for organizing local neighborhood watch groups and coordinates crime prevention presentations and exhibits. His other duties include neighborhood preservation, the planning of Citizen Police Academies, crime analysis and traffic enforcement. Officer Poncin is the head Advisor for the West County Precinct Explorer Post consisting of thirteen Explorers. He coordinates their training, ride-alongs with other officers, fund raising events, uniform inspections and event scheduling.

Officer Poncin began his career with the St. Louis County Police on January 3, 1997 when he was hired as a Probationary Officer in the Central County Precinct. He has served as a Patrol Officer in the Village of Hanley Hills, the City of Valley Park Detail, the Fenton Detail and the West County Precinct.

Officer Poncin has over seven years of military experience from the United States Navy. His hobbies include most sporting activities. Officer Poncin helps coach all of his children's athletic teams and is very involved in his community.