City of Washington Emergency Management Agency
Thank you for the overwhelming interest in this program! All 40 seats are currently filled for the First Impact presentation on January 15, 2026, at the Washington Public Safety Building.
If you were unable to secure a seat, we encourage you to sign up for the waitlist. We are also working to host a second session between now and summer break to meet the strong demand from families in our community.
This FREE program helps parents and teens understand Missouri’s Graduated Driver License Law and provides practical strategies to build safe driving habits, including limiting distractions, buckling up, and making smart choices behind the wheel.
👉 Join the waitlist here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0D4EA5A92CA3FDC16
For more information, contact Washington High School SRO Greg Garrett (#263) at 636-231-2200 or ggarrett@washmo.gov
As a reminder, teens can also take advantage of the FREE reality-based driving simulator at the Franklin County Juvenile Office in Union. To learn more or schedule a session, contact Nikki Holdmeier at 636-583-7333 or nikki.holdmeier@courts.mo.gov
Why these programs matter:
According to the NHTSA, teen drivers are most often involved in crashes due to inexperience and risk-taking. Teens are also three times more likely to engage in risky behavior when driving with multiple passengers.
In 2023 alone:
• 2,611 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers nationwide
• 87,074 teens ages 15–18 were injured in crashes
Here in Missouri, SaveMOLives reports (preliminary) that in 2023:
• 133 people were killed in teen-driver-related crashes
• 47% of teens were speeding or driving too fast for conditions at the time of the crash
• 77% of teens killed were not wearing a seat belt
• 21 teens could have survived had they been buckled up
Together, education, experience, and responsible choices can make the difference. Let’s work as a community to keep our teens safe on the road.
#WashMO #BUPD #FirstImpact #TeenDriverSafety #SafeDrivingStartsAtHome #ProtectOurTeens #CommunityPolicing
Night Shift Summary. Date:01-07-2026
Animal complaint in the are of Fairview Drive.
No other calls for service.
City officials encourage all residents to sign up for the new Code Red Emergency Alert System. You’ll receive timely alerts about severe weather, public safety incidents, and other important emergencies by phone call, text, or email.
👉 Important reminder: Even if you signed up for alerts before, you’ll need to register again. Previous sign-ups don’t carry over to the new system.
Signing up is free, takes just a few minutes, and helps keep our whole community connected. Please share this with family and friends!
🔔 Visit https://accountportal.onsolve.net/cityofwashmo to sign up today!
🚧 Road Work Notice 🚧
West Fifth Street will be closed between Louis Street and Klingsick Street starting Monday, January 12th. The Street will remain closed until the work is completed. Anticipate road to be opened back up Wednesday January 14th, weather dependent.
Please use alternate routes and avoid the area if possible. Detour signs will be in place following the attached detour route. Local residents will have access to their houses.
Thank you for your patience while this work is completed.
Night Shift Summary. 1/6/26:
Animal complaint in the 300 block of W. 8th St.
Assisted EMS with a sick case in the 800 block of Roberts St.
A stray dog was reported in the 1300 block of Apple Blossom Ln:
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 2600 block of E. 5th St.
01/06/2026
Vehicle collision reported at Highway 100 and Bluff Road
Vehicle collision reported at Highway 100 and Highway 47
A stealing was reported in the 2100 block of E 5th
A check the well being was reported in Southwinds Circle.
Students: 😩 “Already?”
Parents: 😌 “Peace has returned.”
Whether you’re walking or driving, please slow down, stay alert, and help keep everyone safe. Here are some tips from our School Resource Officers to get everyone back on track going to and from school.
🚶♀️ Pedestrians🚶♂️
• Stay aware: Pay attention to your surroundings. Keep phone volume low or avoid headphones, as they can muffle important sounds.
• Use sidewalks: Always walk on sidewalks when available. If none exist, walk on the far edge of the road facing traffic.
Crossing the street safely:
• Use marked crosswalks or corners at an intersection. Never cross in the middle of the street or between parked cars.
• Obey traffic signals and cross only when permitted.
• At locations with a crossing guard, wait until the guard stops traffic and signals you to cross.
• Do not enter a crosswalk if oncoming traffic is too close to reasonably yield.
• Look left-right-left before crossing and make eye contact with drivers. Do not assume they see you.
🚗 Drivers🚗
• Minimize distractions: Put phones down and focus on driving. Expect the unexpected.
• Follow speed limits: Pay attention to posted limits, including school zones, which may lack flashing yellow lights.
• Yield to pedestrians: Always yield the right of way to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks. Obey the directions of the crossing guard if one is present
• School busses: Obey flashing lights and stop sign when activated.
• Adhere to safety guidelines established by your child’s school when picking up or dropping off.
• Obey stop signs and electric signals:
Stop signs are called stop signs for a reason. Rolling through or just tapping your brakes doesn’t count. You have to stop which means all movement has ceased, hence the name STOP sign. A yellow electric signal means: Slow down. The light is about to turn red, so prepare to stop. Not “floor it and hope you beat it”.
A red electric signal means: Stop and remain stopped until the signal turns green. Enjoy the music on the radio and practice your air guitar skills or enjoy a sip of coffee from one of our many wonderful coffee shops. Go when the light turns green, not prior to.
Parking/Stopping restrictions:
DO NOT
• Park or stop inside of a crosswalk
• Park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
• Park or stop in a way that interferes with traffic in order to pick up your student.
#Washmo #PedestrianSafety #DriverSafety #LookOutForEachOther
Night Shift Summary. 1/5/26:
A check the well-being was conducted in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr.
Suspicious activity was reported in the 4700 block of South Point Rd.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Elbert Dr.
Assisted MSHP in the 900 block of E. 5th St.
Assisted WFD with an alarm in the area of Washington Crossing.
Night Shift Summary. Date:1-4-2026
Assisted the fire department in the area of Rand Street.
A male subject was arrested on 8th Street for operating a motor vehicle without a license.
Assisted WAAD with a call in the area of East 8th Street.
Arrest do not imply guilt.
Night Shift Summary 01/03/26
A male subject was arrested in the area of 5th Street and Hwy 100 for driving while suspended.
While patrolling the east end of the bike trail an officer located extensive damage to the grass area and a truck leaving the area. Contact was made and the subject admitted to causing the damage.
A male subject was arrested in the 300 block of Lafayette Street for outstanding warrants.
Arrests do not imply guilt.
Day Shift Summary 01/03/26
Officers responded to the 2200 block of Highway A in reference to an alarm sounding.
A trespassing was reported in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr.
A trespassing was reported in the 2000 block of Washington Crossing.
Officers assisted another agency in the Southwinds.
Night Shift Summary 01/02/26
Alarm sounding in the 100 block of Front Street.
Subjects were issued trespassing warnings in the area of Phoenix Center Drive.
Checked on a male subject walking in the roadway on International. He was fine and advised of a safer place to walk.
Day Shift Summary 01/02/26
A derelict vehicle was reported in the 700 block of W. 8th St.
A civil matter was reported on Paradise Lane.
A motor vehicle accident was investigated in the 3100 block of Phoenix Center Dr.
A peace disturbance was reported in the 300 block of E. 11th St.
A subject was arrested in the area of Hwy 47 and Washington Crossing for driving while intoxicated.
A check the well being was conducted in the 2900 block of Shirley Close Rd.
Officers assisted a motorist in the area of Hwy 100 and International Ave.
Officers responded to the 200 block of State St. for a report of juvenile issues.
A peace disturbance was reported in the 6300 block of Bluff Rd.
A check the well being was conducted in the 2000 block of Washington Crossing.
The alley between Williams and Rand was not serviced today. Crews will return to service the area tomorrow.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Day shift 01/01/2026
Check the well being of a subject on Heritage Hills Drive.
Check the well being of a subject near Veterans Drive.
Assist the fire department in the 500 block of West Front Street.
Motorist assist on Highway 100 near Washington Heights Dr.
