Police Department

March 1-7

**** PLEASE NOTE POLICE INFORMATION IS REPORTED RETROACTIVELY INCLUDING INCIDENTS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS, and CALLS FOR SERVICE INFORMATION. ****

• Calls For Service: 477
• Nuisance: 84
• Traffic Stops: 145
• Citations: 62
• Arrests: 41
• Shots Fired Cases: 3

Staffing and Recruitment

3/03- Career Fair at Central High School

03/06 Career Fair at SEMO

A Word From Chief of Police, Adam Glueck

Over the last two years, our police department has made significant progress in strengthening both our staffing levels and our overall operational capacity. When I assumed the role of Chief, our department was facing double-digit vacancies among police officer positions, which placed additional strain on our personnel and limited our ability to fully meet the needs of our community. Today, through focused recruitment, certain personnel changes, and the dedication of our team, we have reduced those vacancies to just one remaining position. Working with City leadership, we were able to restructure the department’s overtime usage, which enabled us to increase salaries across the board for our employees, making sure they are well rested and better paid. These improvements have allowed us to better deploy our officers, enhance proactive policing efforts, reinstitute a dedicated traffic unit, and ensure that our community continues to receive the level of service and protection it deserves.

We have also made a strong commitment to leveraging modern technology and innovative strategies to enhance public safety. Our department has created a new and successful drone program, upgraded our body-worn camera systems, and updated mobile data terminals in our patrol vehicles to provide officers with better information and accountability in the field. At the same time, we have implemented targeted approaches to combat violent crime, including the addition of a gun detection canine and the assignment of dedicated officers to a gun crime task force. These efforts, combined with strong investigative work and proactive patrol, have contributed to continued downward trends in crime across our community.

Equally important is our ongoing commitment to building strong relationships with the people we serve. The addition of a community substation and the assignment of a full-time crime prevention officer have strengthened our outreach efforts and improved accessibility for residents and businesses. The creation of a domestic violence task force and the Safe Return program, that helps to voluntarily return individuals suffering from homelessness to their places of origin where they can access needed support networks, demonstrates the Cape Girardeau Police Department is committed to protecting and caring for the most vulnerable people in our community.

None of these accomplishments would be possible without the professionalism and dedication of our line-level officers, first-line supervisors, and the department’s command staff who work tirelessly each day to serve this community. At the foundation of all our efforts is a steadfast commitment to integrity and ethical conduct. Law enforcement depends on the trust of the public, and maintaining that trust requires that we hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and service. As chief, it is my responsibility and promise to ensure these values are encouraged, strengthened, and maintained at the Cape Girardeau Police Department.

Thank you.

Adam Glueck, Chief of Police

Public Works

March 9-13

• Public Works crews are currently addressing potholes in various locations throughout the city, as well as trimming dead limbs and trees along Bloomfield Road and in several alleyways.

• The Stormwater crew is repairing stormwater inlets on Siemers Drive and inspecting ditches and creeks for potential blockages to ensure proper drainage.

Fire Department

March 9-13

• 86 Total Incidents- 2 Fires, 2 hazardous situations, 34 medical assists, 23 public service, 14 rescue, 11 non-emergency
• Firefighter applicant test
• CPR Class for Firefighter 1 and 2 students
• 11 Fire Inspections completed
• Live fire training on S. Kingshighway
• Met with HR and Mercy Occupational Med to streamline employee health evaluations.
• Monday the VFW Post 3838 recognized the members of L1 and E4 C-Crew for their life save in December.

Parks

March 9-13

Upcoming Programs and Events:

• Mother Son Game Night will be held at the Sportsplex tonight, Friday March 13 from 6-9 pm.
• The Sportsplex will host a Reebok Basketball Tournament Saturday March 13 and Sunday March 14 with 90 teams on attendance.   
• The Health and Wellness Expo and PLAY CAPE! Saturday will be held tomorrow, March 14 from 9 am – 1 pm at the Osage Centre.  The event will feature activities for the entire family.           
• Team registrations are currently being accepted for Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed Softball Leagues.  Leagues begin March 25.
• Individual and team registrations are being accepted for the Spring Indoor NFL Flag Football League at the Sportsplex.  Games begin March 26.
• Individual registrations are being accepted for S.M.A.S.H Volleyball League.  Games begin March 26 at the Sportsplex.       
• Golf Classes begin Wednesday April 8 at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course.  Registrations available on-line at www.cityofcape.org/sports

Development Services

1. • Ross Dress For Less opened on March 6 at West Park Mall 
   • New Roundabout installation on Route K at Notre Dame as part of the MODOT Route K project. The city through TTF-6 is working with MODOT on this project. This project is expected to begin in April 2026.
   • The City has final design plans for North Sprigg – Lexington to Broadway. The project should go out for bid within 1-2 months  (TTF-5 funding)
   • South Sprigg – utility work is approximately 95% complete. Remaining work includes concrete patching and final asphalt placement, once the asphalt plant opens for the season.
   • East Cape Rock sidewalk – N Kingshighway to Perryville, is ready to bid out.

Airport

What’s Going on in Cape

Results from private property and MDC Managed Deer Hunt 2025-2026

Private Property;

• 94 Applications
• 83 Approved applications
• 11 Denied applications

Harvest Totals

•  39 does
• 14 bucks

*Total  harvested through the private property program: 53 deer

MDC Managed Hunt 

• 14 does
• 5 bucks
• 6 button bucks

*Total harvested during the managed hunt: 25 deer

A total of 78 deer were lawfully harvested within the city during the 2025-2026 season. 

This represents a decrease from the 2024-2025  season, 95 deer were harvested.  However, the city  lost one managed hunt location this season which would have allowed five additional hunters to participate.

Enforcement

Four individuals were charged this season for illegal hunting within the city.