Joplin Police Department spotlights Officer Keaton Siebenaler

(From the Joplin Police Department)

This week’s introduction Tuesday is Officer Keaton Siebenaler.

Officer Siebenaler has served with the Joplin Police Department since 2016. Before joining the police department Officer Siebenaler worked construction, in the logging industry, and worked on the family farm while attending Missouri Southern State University. 

Since joining the police department Officer Siebenaler has worked a variety of patrol shifts and currently serves on the SWAT team. Officer Siebenaler will transfer to the Investigations Bureau after the new year. 

When asked what he wanted the public to know about his job he responded with “I enjoy being able to serve the citizens of Joplin during some of the worst times of their lives. As a member of evening shift, I am given the opportunity to contact many different members of the community and hopefully positively impact their lives. 

"It is a good feeling when someone is having a bad day and I can stand next to them and talk to them and help them through whatever problems they might be having.” 

In his off-time Officer Siebenaler enjoys spending time with his family and dogs. Officer Siebenaler also enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and working out. Thank you for sharing.