Jared Delzell retires after 20 years with Joplin Police Department- but will continue to serve

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Today we want to recognize Sergeant Jared Delzell as he reached a major milestone of 20 years of service as an officer for the City of Joplin. Sergeant Delzell retires from Joplin PD today, but has elected to return to continue his duties and service to the citizens of Joplin. 

We are thankful for his service, commitment, and leadership he has brought, and will continue to bring, to the Joplin Police Department.

Sgt. Jared Delzell began with the Joplin Police Department on November 3rd, 2003, after being a member of the Joplin Police Explorers for six years. 

During his 20 year career he has worked as a Patrol Officer, Traffic Officer, Major Crash Team Officer, RAPID Team Officer, School Resource Officer and taught DARE and Rise Above in our schools. After being promoted to a supervisory position in 2011 he served as a Patrol Corporal, Internal Affairs Corporal, Patrol Sergeant, Traffic Sergeant, Major Crash Team Sergeant and Watch Commander in the Uniform Operations Bureau.

When speaking about his 20-year career he said, “I have been blessed to serve with some of the best individuals in the profession. I’m thankful for the opportunities I’ve been afforded, thankful for the Lord’s protection, and thankful for my families support. I’d also like to express my appreciation for the leadership within the City of Joplin and the FOP for working together to allow officers on the 20-year pension plan to return after retirement and continue to serve. This ability has retained so much knowledge, experience, and training within the city that would have otherwise been appreciated by another community, and Joplin would have missed out. 

"I count myself fortunate to be the first supervisor to have the ability to return after retirement and continue to serve. I’d also like the recognize the families of officers who were lost, both on and off duty in my career. Officer Tim Nielson, Officer David Brewer, Cpl. Ben Cooper, and Officer Jake Reed, who will never get to mark this milestone with their families. Also, Officer Michael Gayman who died after his retirement and had returned to the city. It’s important to me for people to remember them and the roles they played serving our city."

Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Jared Delzell on this great accomplishment!