General Info

The St. Joseph Police Department, established in 1887, is a full-service law enforcement agency that protects residents lives, property and individual rights, as well as maintains peace and order. It employs a staff of more than 110 full-time sworn officers and over 40 civilians and community volunteers. The department is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The St. Joseph Police Department maintains administration, patrol, detectives and support service divisions. It also has a K-9 unit that handles issues related to drug intervention, tracking, and search for persons, property and evidence. The St. Joseph Police Department is located in St. Joseph, Mo.