Robert J. Tracy is an American law enforcement officer who was appointed as the 36th Police Commissioner of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department on December 14, 2022, at a salary of $275,000 a year.[1][2]

Robert J. Tracy
36th Police Commissioner of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
In office
January 9, 2023 – Present
Director of Public SafetyCharles Coyle
Mayor of St. LouisTishaura Jones
Preceded byJohn Hayden Jr.
Personal details
Born
Robert J. Tracy

Bronx, New York, U.S.
SpouseBrenda
Children5
ResidenceThe Hill, St. Louis
Alma materMarist College (MPA
Empire State College BA)

As Police Commissioner Tracy is responsible for planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the Metropolitan Police Department, including field operations, investigations, support services, and general administration. He also coordinates activities with other city departments and outside agencies. He oversees a department of 1,000 officers and 400 civilian employees with a yearly budget of $270 million.

References edit

  1. ^ "30-Year Veteran of St. Louis Department Named Police Commissioner". The New York Times. Associated Press. December 28, 2017.
  2. ^ "Col. Robert Tracy, Police Commissioner". St. Louis Police Department.