Duties

PURPOSE: This rule states private couriers are expected to perform certain duties. They have responsibilities to their employers as well as the citizens of St. Louis. The courier also has the duty to assist and cooperate with the St. Louis police officers. (1) Duties. It is the duty of every licensed courier to— (A) Observe and obey these regulations and to obey all lawful orders of any commissioned St. Louis police officer in all matters involving the need for police services; (B) Cooperate with St. Louis police officers in the performance of their duties. 1. In any situation where police are present, the judgment of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police on-duty police officer(s) shall prevail. They are responsible for the proper handling and reporting of the incident in accordance with departmental policies; 2. Failure to cooperate with a St. Louis police officer may be cause for disciplinary action against a licensed courier; and 3. Failure to assist a law enforcement agency or to aid in prosecution of a crime may be cause for disciplinary action against a courier; and (C) Notify the St. Louis Police Department when an incident has involved a courier. To furnish all pertinent facts and evidence to any police officer(s). A report of the incident will then be made by the police in the same manner as in other arrests. AUTHORITY: section 84.340, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed April 8, 1988, effective July 11, 1988. Amended: Filed April 28, 2010, effective Oct. 30, 2010. *Original authority: 84.340, RSMo 1939.