Missouri § 71.200 - Police force, appointment of men and women.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 71.200 — Police force, appointment of men and women., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71.200. Police force, appointment of men and women.
All cities in this state shall have power to appoint both men and women as members of the police force and to prescribe their duties and provide for their compensation.
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(RSMo 1939 § 7427, A.L. 1983 H.B. 97)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 7274; 1919 § 8696
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 71.200 ("Police force, appointment of men and women.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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