Mo. Rev. Stat. § 84.260
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
The board, whenever and for so long a time as may be necessary, may out of the force provided for in section 84.100, appoint, mount and equip as many policemen for duty in the parks, outskirts and such other portions of the said cities as the board may deem necessary.
§ 84.260, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 7704, A.L. 1953 p. 268