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Assistant Chief of Police

The Assistant Chief of Police is in charge of the Police Department's overall budget and Operations Division. The Operations Division is by far the most visible component of the Police Department and is comprised of the Patrol Bureau, Investigations Bureau, and Special Enforcement Bureau. The Operations Division accounts for more than 98% of the Department’s sworn personnel.

EXPERIENCE

• Police Officer since 1992
• Former Deputy of Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 3 ½ years
• Joplin Police Officer since Jan. 1996

EDUCATION

• Associate Degree of Science in Law Enforcement
• Bachelor Degree of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
• Graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Joplin Police Department

• Patrol Bureau Commander
• Patrol Watch Commander
• SWAT Commander
• Honor Guard Commander
• CALEA Accreditation Manager
• Internal Affairs Sergeant
• Patrol Sergeant
• Investigations Sergeant
• Tri-State Major Case Squad Member
• Field Training Coordinator
• SWAT Entry Team Leader


Assistant Chief of Police
Operations Commander
ext 472
JBurns@JoplinMo.org

 
 
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