In an effort to promote firearm safety, the Clayton Police Department is offering free gun locks to its residents. Community Services Corporal Jenny Schwartz is the point of contact for those interested, and can be reached at (314)290-8424 or over email at [email protected], according to the City of Clayton's official website.
The police department is also addressing the concerns of residents looking to safely dispose of firearms or ammunition. They strongly advise residents to utilize their officer home response service. By calling the non-emergency dispatch number at (314) 645-3000, residents can, request an officer to assist with the disposal of any firearms, or ammunition. The items should be left in a secure location until the officer arrives to ensure they are unloaded and safely taken into custody.
For those who choose to bring firearms or ammunition to the Clayton Police Department instead, certain steps must be followed. Unloaded firearms should be placed in the rear of the vehicle, separately from any ammunition. Residents must bring a valid form of identification and, they should leave the items secured in their vehicle upon arrival. After notifying the front desk, an officer will come out to handle and report the items, as noted on the City of Clayton's website.
The procedure for storing and disposing of these items involves a secure vault, where firearms and ammunition are checked against a database to ensure they are not stolen. Following this check, the items are transported to a facility where they are destroyed. Residents are provided with a police report number for their records. Furthermore, the Clayton Police Department reminds residents to follow strict gun safety guidelines. This includes keeping firearms unloaded and stored in a locked container, storing ammunition separately, and locking firearms in the trunk when transporting them to the police department.
Last but not least, anyone encountering military ordnance or explosives, like grenades or dynamite, is urged by officials not to handle these items under any circumstances. Contacting emergency services immediately by calling 9-1-1 is the safest course of action. The Clayton Police Department emphasizes safety first when it comes to the handling of any potentially dangerous materials.
