Missouri Code of State Regulations Title 17 - BOARDS OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Here’s an overview of Missouri Code of State Regulations (CSR), Title 17 – Boards of Police Commissioners:
🌐 Title 17 Overview
Title 17 governs regulations established by two key city-level police oversight boards:
Division 10: Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners
Covers Chapter 2: Private Security, including licensing, application procedures, classifications, fees, testing, firearms qualification, and license suspension/revocation (sos.mo.gov).
Division 20: St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners
Includes:
Chapter 2: Private Security Officers
Chapter 3: Rules for Couriers
e.g., section § 17 CSR 20‑3.085 outlines uniform standards for licensed couriers (sos.mo.gov, sos.mo.gov).
Chapter 4: Rules for Private Watchmen
Chapter 5: Corporate Security Advisor .
📋 Key Content by Chapter (Examples)
Kansas City – Chapter 2 Private Security
Licensing & Application (§10‑2.010–030): licensing requirements, license classes (Class A & B), fees, testing (law.cornell.edu).
Weapons & Firearms (§10‑2.055): standards for firearms qualification and authorized arms (law.cornell.edu).
Enforcement (§10‑2.060): includes suspension and revocation guidelines .
Kansas City Police Procedural Instruction (May 4, 2022) clarifies the board’s authority and the limits of private security arrest powers (kcpolice.org).
St. Louis – Chapter 3 Couriers
Uniform Regulations (§20‑3.085):
Couriers must not mimic police uniforms (e.g., light blue shirts with dark jackets/trousers).
Company patches are required below shoulder seam.
Badges/emblems should clearly identify company, not use “police.”
Prohibits using official insignia or marking vehicles “police” (regulations.justia.com).
🔗 Where to Access the Rules
Current versions of Title 17 CSR — official Missouri SOS rules page (sos.mo.gov).
Archived versions sorted by division and chapter date — especially useful for historical reference (sos.mo.gov).
Third-party legal repositories (e.g., Cornell LII, Justia) – useful but may lag behind SOS updates (law.cornell.edu).
✅ Summary
Title 17 sets regulatory frameworks for private security and courier operations under the Kansas City and St. Louis Police Boards.
It addresses licensing, weapons/firearms, uniform standards, and enforcement processes.
For the latest, refer to the Missouri Secretary of State Code of State Regulations, which is updated monthly (sos.mo.gov).
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