Riverview Police Department dissolves; county police to handle emergency calls

'Financial decisions': Mo. police department dissolved

Riverview interim Police Chief Brandin Neil stated that a closed door meeting centered around "financial decisions that are best for the city"

Riverview Police Department dissolves; county police to handle emergency calls

The Riverview Police Department has dissolved. This comes after a closed-door meeting among Riverview city leaders to discuss financial decisions. As a result, the St. Louis County Police Department will now answer all emergency service calls in Riverview.

Riverview Police Dissolves as County Takes Over

RIVERVIEW, MO – September 11, 2026 (STL.News) The Riverview Police Department has dissolved, leaving the St. Louis County Police Department to handle emergency police calls in the small north St. Louis County municipality after city leaders met behind closed doors to discuss financial decisions. The development represents a major change in public safety for Riverview, […] This News Riverview Police Dissolves as County Takes Over appeared first o…