(From the Joplin Police Department)Yesterday afternoon the Joplin Police Department was proud to recognize seven officers who recently completed all training requirements and are now serving the community as Police Officers. They are Officer Jeremiah McGough, Officer Cade Moreno, Officer Haley Perkins, Officer Austin Phillips, Officer Erik Velazquez, Officer Ryan Berry, and Officer Dylan Seth Box.
Officer Berry and Officer Box are recent lateral transfers who came to Joplin PD from the Newton County Sheriff's Office with several years of experience and expertise.
The culmination of training and advancement by officers at the Joplin Police Department is something that is earned and not given. For a new officer, this includes over 600 hours of training at a state certified law enforcement academy, followed by an additional 8 weeks of advanced instruction at the Joplin P.D. In-House training academy, which is then followed by a 16-week hands on field training program.
So, as you can see, the honor of wearing a Joplin Police Officer badge is something that is earned, and is not given.
As an agency, we recognize this accomplishment through a badge pinning ceremony where officers are given specific and individual recognition, presented their newly earned badge, and afforded the opportunity to have it pinned on their uniform by a spouse, friend, family member or other loved one.
Additionally, our department chaplains also provide a great service to our officers as they pray over them and bestow each with a custom gift to help guide them through their careers. Additionally, each officer takes their official oath of office as they raise their right hand and swear to fulfill the duties of the position they’ve worked so hard to earn.
Please join us in congratulating these officers on their achievements. We know they will be great representatives of the Joplin Police Department as they go out and serve our community.
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