Joplin Police Department

Joplin Police Department Patch
303 E 3rd Street
Joplin, Missouri 64801
(417) 623-3131

About

The Joplin Police Department has an authorized strength of 112 personnel and currently serves a population of approximately 50,386.

Fallen Heroes

21 Heroes have given their lives in the line of duty during the history of the Joplin Police Department.

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Photo of Jake Reed
Officer
Jake Reed
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Fri, Mar 11th, 2022
Photo of Ben Cooper
Corporal
Ben Cooper
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Tue, Mar 8th, 2022
Photo of Timothy Andrew Nielson
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Explosion (Accidental)
Mon, Sep 13th, 2004
Photo of Richard W.O. Gammill
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Thu, Sep 7th, 1989
Photo of Paul Wesley Harlan
Patrolman
Paul Wesley Harlan
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Motor Vehicle Accident (Pursuit)
Thu, Dec 6th, 1979
Photo of Robert M. Clifton
Patrolman
Robert M. Clifton
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Tue, Dec 5th, 1967
Photo of Raymond Endicott
Patrolman
Raymond Endicott
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Motorcycle Accident
Sat, Oct 8th, 1949
Photo of Kendrick Lloyd
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Motor Vehicle Accident
Sat, Apr 17th, 1948
Photo of Harry L. McGinnis
Detective
Harry L. McGinnis
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Thu, Apr 13th, 1933
Photo of Alex C. Lachman
Captain
Alex C. Lachman
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Fri, Jun 26th, 1931
Photo of Alex Brown
Detective
Alex Brown
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Tue, Dec 18th, 1928
Photo of Jesse F. Laster
Chief of Detectives
Jesse F. Laster
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Mon, Aug 23rd, 1926