The Pevely Police Department has a new captain – Don Moore.
He was sworn in to the position during Monday’s Board of Aldermen meeting.
Moore, 57, of Byrnes Mill actually joined the Pevely Police Department on May 19 and previously had been sworn in, but the ceremony was repeated during the meeting.
He said he comes to Pevely after serving as a patrolman for 23 years with the Washington University Police Department. Before that, he worked at the Chesterfield Police Department.
“It’s an exciting time to put my leadership training and practices into effect, create effective community engagement and develop future leaders for our city,” Moore said.
Moore, the department’s only captain, joins Chief Mark Glenn as part of the Pevely Police leadership team.
Glenn, who had been out on extended medical leave from October 2024 until May 1, said Moore’s background impressed city leaders.
“(Moore) has good experience in accreditation, and his focus is on education,” Glenn said. “He’s got 30 years of experience in law enforcement, primarily focused in patrol and investigation.”
Moore was selected out of “approximately 15 applicants,” City Clerk Ashton Cooke said.
She said Moore will be paid a salary of $80,000 a year.
Moore said he believes his help with the Washington University Police Department achieving Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA) caught the attention of Pevely leaders.
“Our department is looking to be CALEA accredited and that is a reason I was recruited (to apply),” he said. “I worked on CALEA at Washington University.”
Moore said attaining CALEA is an important step for a law enforcement agency.
“CALEA is an honor and is prestigious,” Moore said. “Beyond that is getting its standards put in place. That reduces liability and increases community advocacy as well. That improves transparency and accountability and integrity.”
Moore said he is familiar with Pevely.
“Living in Jefferson County for about 25 years, this is an area our family would visit,” he said.
Moore and his wife, Priscilla, have four children.
Glenn happy to return to work
Glenn said he suffered a stroke in October and is doing well now. He is working about 20 hours per week and is paid $1,165.01 per week, Cooke said.
“I’m still recovering, but getting better,” he said. “I’m working a reduced schedule.”
Glenn said the Pevely Police Department has 15 officers when fully staffed. With his return to work and the addition of Moore, the department still seeks to hire more officers to bring the department to full strength.
“We still have four openings to fill,” he said.
City Administrator Andy Hixson said he’s happy Glenn has returned to work.
“It’s great to have him back,” Hixson said.