Eureka Police Dept
The City of Eureka is a very unique small city along Interstate 44 that traditionally attracts about 1 million visitors annually. 2019 tourism estimates suggest between 1 and 1.5 million visitors/tourist visited Eureka that year. 2021 estimates was significantly less as we came out of COVID-19 protocols but still higher than resident populations. Eureka is a family-friendly tourist destination that attracts visitors from across the country and represents a di- verse cross-section of the United States population. The Eureka Police Department has well established policies prohibiting racial profiling and biased based decisions. All officers receive yearly training on state mandated racial profiling, implicit bias for law enforcement and de-escalation for law enforcement officers. All training is from a licensed/approved provider of continuing education. Department processes include supervisory oversight of officer reports, citizen contacts, and traffic enforcement. Again, Eureka is a relatively small community that is also the home of Six Flags St. Louis amusement park, Hidden Valley Ski resort and a hub for many state and county parks in the area. Daily population often grows to 20,000 and above normal as does vehicle traffic. Our traffic counts significantly increase with increased visitors as Eureka has no mass transit options.