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 William Wolsey
Detective
William Wolsey
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Sat, Dec 8th, 1917
Photo of Louis S. Wells
Reserve Officer
Louis S. Wells
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Sat, Jun 3rd, 1916
Photo of William Smith
Patrolman
William Smith
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Mon, Nov 15th, 1909
Photo of Claude Brice
Patrolman
Claude Brice
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Sat, Dec 31st, 1904
Photo of John Ledbetter
Patrolman
John Ledbetter
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Assault
Wed, Jun 10th, 1903
Photo of Theodore C. Leslie
Patrolman
Theodore C. Leslie
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Tue, Apr 14th, 1903
Photo of Bert Brannon
Patrolman
Bert Brannon
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Wed, Apr 24th, 1901
Photo of James Sweeney
Patrolman
James Sweeney
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Tue, Apr 23rd, 1901
Photo of Daniel Sheehan
Sergeant
Daniel Sheehan
Joplin Police Department (MO)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Sun, Jul 19th, 1885