Joplin Police Department forming Citizens Advisory Committee

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Do you want to make a difference in Joplin? If so, the Citizen Advisory Committee is a great opportunity to do so!

The Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) is a group of citizens who provide input and hold the Joplin Police Department accountable. The committee assists command staff in reviewing local policies and programs and providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.

This committee meets at least once a month. Command staff may call special meetings as they see fit. Below are the membership selection requirements.

1. The CAC shall be comprised of civilians (non-sworn police personnel) who are at least 18 years of age and reside or own a business within the corporate city limits of Joplin, Missouri.

2. Members are appointed and removed at the discretion of the members of the committee and the Chief of Police.

3. Employees of the City of Joplin are not eligible to become members of the CAC.

4. Membership of the CAC shall not exceed 11 persons.

5. Members shall serve without compensation.

6. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the CAC shall complete an application. Applications will be reviewed when an opening is available on the committee.

7. Vacancies occasioned by removals, resignations or otherwise, shall be filled in like manner as original appointments.

 
8. Any member who is absent from three (3) consecutive meetings that are unexcused during any calendar year shall be deemed to have vacated his/her membership, creating a vacancy. Members of the CAC shall have the authority to determine whether an absence is deemed as being excused.

Applications can be picked up at the front desk in the lobby of the Joplin Police Department at 303 E. 3rd Street. Applications are due by 5:00pm on Friday, November 11, 2022.