Those recognized during the event included Officer Ethan Adel, Officer Zackery Burns, Officer Jacob Hibbard, Officer Alex Hopper, Officer Preston Larkin, Officer Taylor Peterson, Corporal Levi Winstead, Corporal Hayden Hinkle, and Sergeant Mackenzie Roach.
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 9 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.
For those who are being promoted, they have successfully navigated a promotional process that includes an thorough candidate qualification review, extensive written examination, a rigorous assessment center consisting of multiple scenario-based evaluations, a peer review process, and a command staff oral board interview.
So, as you can see, the honor of wearing a Joplin 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. The ceremony culminates as 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 and supervisors 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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