Brother inspired new Joplin police officer to enter law enforcement

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Please welcome our newest Police Officer, Netisha Mora.

Officer Mora grew up in Laredo, Texas. After high school Officer Mora attended college and then enlisted into the United States Navy and served until 2016. Officer Mora attended the Missouri Southern State University Police Academy and then worked for the Carthage, MO Police Department until 2019. Officer Mora was then hired by the Joplin Police Department. 

Her badge was pinned by her brother Ricardo Mora Jr, who is a law enforcement officer in Laredo, TX. 

Officer Mora stated that her brother was her inspiration to be a police officer. Everyone please welcome JPD’s newest officer.