SJPD rolls out Shield Check program

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Property owners requesting safety checks of their businesses by the St. Joseph Police Department are now seeing extra signs of security from officers.

SJPD has enhanced its existing service by adding a new program called "Shield Check".

Business owners have been able to ask for monitoring of their property when closed, to watch for suspicious activity or any signs of forced entry.

Police are now placing door hangers at properties that have been checked, which include the name of the officer, the time and the date of the visit.

Business owners will be notified of any concerns. The Shield Check door hangers are intended to provide property owners with extra assurance that officers have been there.

To request monitoring of a business, residents can call 816-271-4777 or fill out a request online by going to stjosephmo.gov and navigating to SJPD's page under "government".

The watch residence/business form can be found by clicking "forms and requests."

SJPD also offers free business site security assessments. Those interested can email crimeprevention@stjosephmo.gov or call 816-236-1473.