New Joplin police officer trained by sergeant who had been resource officer at her school

(From the Joplin Police Department)

How cool is it this? Pictured first is Joplin School Resource Officer Andy Blair with one of his students, Maggie Smith, in 2012. 

Fast forward 11 years, and the second picture is Sergeant Andy Blair with Police Officer Maggie Smith, who was recognized yesterday during our badge pinning ceremony. 

Sergeant Blair oversees our Training Division and for Police Officer Maggie Smith, it was the official culmination of a year long training process to become a Joplin Police Officer.

 
Our officers strive each and every day to have positive impacts in the community. It is great to be able to reflect on those moments, such as this, and see the results of those efforts and endeavors. Congratulations Officer Smith and fantastic work Sergeant Blair!