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The Saint Joseph, Missouri Police Department employs 128 sworn officers and 44 full-time and 5 part-time civilian support personnel. It serves over 77,000 residents; officers patrol 46.5 square miles and answers an average more than 76,000 calls for service per year. We are located within the Law Enforcement Center in the downtown area. This the official page of the Saint Joseph,, Missouri Police Department. This page was created to provide people who live and work in Saint Joseph or others with an interest in the SJPD, access to information about the office and a platform with which to interact with the SJPD. Before posting on this page, please review these terms. A posting on this page constitutes acceptance of the following terms and conditions:
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10/31/2026

⏰🍂 DON’T FORGET TO FALL BACK! 🍂⏰

Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 1! Remember to turn your clocks BACK ONE HOUR before heading to bed Saturday night. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep! 😴

As we adjust to shorter days and longer nights, the St. Joseph Police Department wants to remind everyone of a few important safety tips:

🚗 Drivers: Be extra cautious during your morning and evening commutes as visibility changes and more pedestrians may be on the roads during darkness.

🚶 Pedestrians: Wear reflective clothing or carry a flashlight when walking after dark. Always use designated crosswalks.

💡 Home Safety: Take this opportunity to check your outdoor lighting and make sure entryways are well-lit.

🔋 Safety Check: It's also a great time to check your smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector batteries!

🚔 Vehicle Safety: Keep your doors locked, remove valuables from sight, and park in well-lit areas whenever possible.

A little preparation goes a long way in keeping our community safe!

From all of us at SJPD, enjoy the extra hour and stay safe, St. Joseph! 💙

10/31/2026

🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM SJPD! 👻🎃

The St. Joseph Police Department wishes everyone a safe, fun, and spooktacular Halloween! 🕸️🦇

As you head out for trick-or-treating, Halloween parties, and other festivities, keep safety in mind!

🚸 A Few Halloween Safety Reminders:
🎃 Drivers, slow down and watch for children crossing the street.
🍬 Parents, check your children's candy before they dig in!
🔦 Use flashlights or reflective gear to help everyone stay visible.
🚶 Cross streets at designated crosswalks and stay alert.
🚔 If your Halloween plans include alcohol, plan for a sober ride home.

Our officers will be out and about helping keep our community safe, so don't be surprised if you see a few friendly faces patrolling the streets tonight!

Have a frightfully fun Halloween, St. Joseph! Stay safe, look out for one another, and enjoy the festivities!

From all of us at SJPD, Happy Halloween! 🎃🚔👻

10/30/2026

UPDATE: SECOND JUVENILE IN CUSTODY IN FATAL SHOOTING AT BRITTANY VILLAGE

Key Points:
• Second juvenile in custody in October 18 homicide.
• Investigation is ongoing.
• No further details are being released at this time.

The St. Joseph Police Department has a second juvenile in custody in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred on October 18 at the Brittany Village Apartments.

No additional information about the juvenile will be released.

Detectives continue to investigate and are following up on leads. More information will be
released when appropriate.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact the St. Joseph Police Department at 816-271-4777 or submit an anonymous tip through the TIPS Hotline at 816-238-TIPS (8477).

10/30/2026

🎃 THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR HALLOWEEN EVENT A SUCCESS! 👻

The St. Joseph Police Department would like to thank everyone who helped make our Halloween event a success! We are grateful to all the first responders, families, and sponsors who took the time to attend, participate, and support this event.

Events like these provide a wonderful opportunity to bring our community together, build relationships, and create lasting memories for families.

A special thank-you to our sponsors and everyone who volunteered their time and resources to help make this event possible. Your continued support means so much to us!

We appreciate everyone who came out to celebrate with us and help make this Halloween a memorable one. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!
🎃🚔

10/29/2026

🚔 TRANSPARENCY THURSDAY 🚔

The St. Joseph Police Department is committed to transparency and keeping our community informed. Each week, we share a breakdown of our arrests and calls for service to provide insight into the work our officers do throughout our community.

📅 Reporting Period: October 23–25, 2026
(Friday at 6:00 PM through Sunday at 11:59 PM)

🔹 ARRESTS: 31

Friday: 3
Saturday: 12
Sunday: 16

Top Arrest Categories:

Failure to Appear: 10
Domestic Assault: 5
Assault: 3
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI): 3
Indecent Exposure: 1
Obstruction: 1
Peace Disturbance: 1
Possession of a Controlled Substance: 1
Receiving Stolen Property: 1
Runaway: 1
Sexual Misconduct: 1
Shoplifting: 1
Stealing a Motor Vehicle: 1
Trespassing: 1

📞 CALLS FOR SERVICE: 581

911/Phone Calls: 273

Some of the most common calls for service included:

Domestic Disturbance: 28
Check for Trouble: 24
Check Well-Being of an Adult: 16
Trespassing: 15
Check Vehicle: 14
Disturbance: 14
Information: 11
Check Subject: 10
Prowler: 9
Loud Music/Noise: 9
Juvenile Disturbance: 8
Stealing/Fraud: 8
Non-Injury Accident: 8
Bar Patrol: 8
Harassment: 8
All Other Calls: 83

🚓 SELF-INITIATED ACTIVITY: 308

Our officers also proactively worked throughout the community, conducting patrols and taking steps to help keep our streets and neighborhoods safe.

Self-initiated activity included:

Traffic Stops: 150
Building Checks: 56
Extra Patrol: 47
Check Subject: 25
Check Vehicle: 16
All Other Activity: 14

💙 Our Commitment to You

These numbers represent just a portion of the work our officers perform each day. From responding to calls for service to conducting proactive patrols, the St. Joseph Police Department remains committed to serving and protecting our community.

Thank you for continuing to support your SJPD officers!

10/29/2026

SUSPECT IN CUSTODY AFTER STOLEN VEHICLE STRIKES MULTIPLE VEHICLES

(October 28, 2026)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 28, 2026) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Key Points:
• Stolen vehicle recovered
• Suspect in custody
• Minor Injuries

St. Joseph police have one person in custody after a stolen truck collided with several law enforcement and civilian vehicles Wednesday afternoon.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on October 28, officers located an occupied stolen vehicle in the area of 22nd and Walnut streets.

The driver of the stolen truck ran over spikes police set out and then struck two civilian vehicles. Detectives attempted to stop the vehicle, which then collided with two detective vehicles. The suspect surrendered and was taken into custody.

No officers were injured. One civilian complained of minor injuries.
The suspect vehicle and one detective vehicle were towed from the scene. The investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be released when appropriate.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact the St. Joseph Police Department at 816-271-4777 or submit an anonymous tip through the TIPS Hotline at 816-238-TIPS (8477).

10/28/2026

🎃🚔 Watch Wednesday: Halloween Safety for Children and Drivers

Halloween is almost here! As little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes take to the streets, the St. Joseph Police Department reminds everyone to do their part to keep Halloween fun and safe.

👻 For Parents and Trick-or-Treaters:

Stay Visible: Carry a flashlight or glow stick and add reflective material to costumes so drivers can see you.

Cross Safely: Use crosswalks when available, look both ways before crossing, and never dart between parked cars.

Stay Together: Younger children should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Stick to familiar, well-lit areas.

Choose Safe Costumes: Make sure costumes fit properly, don't drag on the ground, and allow children to see clearly.

Stay on the Sidewalk: When sidewalks aren't available, walk facing traffic and stay as far from the roadway as possible.

🚗 For Drivers:

Slow Down: Reduce your speed in residential neighborhoods, especially during peak trick-or-treating hours.

Stay Alert: Watch for children who may suddenly cross the street or emerge from between parked vehicles.

Eliminate Distractions: Put your phone away and keep your attention on the road.

Use Extra Caution: Be especially careful when entering or leaving driveways and backing out of parking spaces.

Never Drive Impaired: If you're celebrating Halloween, plan a sober ride before heading out.

Halloween should be filled with treats, not tragedies. A little extra caution from everyone can make a big difference in keeping our community safe.

Have a safe and happy Halloween from your friends at SJPD! 🎃

10/27/2026

🚔🎃 Tip Tuesday: Halloween DWI Prevention

Halloween is a time for costumes, parties, and celebrating with friends. If your plans include alcohol, make sure a safe ride is part of your plans before the festivities begin.

The St. Joseph Police Department reminds everyone that buzzed driving is impaired driving. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect your judgment, reaction time, and ability to drive safely.

Here are a few tips to keep yourself and others safe:

🚗 Plan Ahead: Designate a sober driver before heading out.

📱 Use a Ride Service: Arrange for a rideshare, taxi, or sober friend to get you home safely.

🍺 Don't Guess—Don't Drive: If you've been drinking, don't get behind the wheel. Coffee, food, and cold showers won't make you sober.

👥 Look Out for Friends: If someone has been drinking, help them find a safe ride home.

🚶 Stay Alert: If you're walking near roadways after Halloween parties, stay visible and watch for traffic.

One poor decision behind the wheel can change lives forever. Make a plan, celebrate responsibly, and help keep our roads safe this Halloween.

Have fun, make good choices, and always get home safely!

10/26/2026

🎃 Monday Minute: Check Your Treats! 🍬

Halloween is full of fun, costumes, and candy, but before the treats are enjoyed, take a minute to check them!

The St. Joseph Police Department encourages parents and caregivers to inspect Halloween candy and packaged treats before children eat them.

🍭 Check the Packaging: Look for opened wrappers, tears, holes, or damaged packaging.

🍫 Look for Anything Unusual: Discard treats that appear suspicious, discolored, or have an unusual odor.

🍬 Know What You're Eating: Throw away homemade or unpackaged treats from unknown sources if you cannot verify they are safe.

🥜 Check for Allergens: Review ingredient labels for children with food allergies or dietary restrictions.

👨‍👩‍👧 Inspect Before Enjoying: Make checking treats part of your family's Halloween tradition, and remind children not to eat candy before an adult has inspected it.

A quick check can help make Halloween safer and keep the focus on the fun!

Have a safe and happy Halloween from your friends at SJPD! 🎃🚔

10/24/2026

Don’t forget to join us this Saturday, October 24, from 11am-2pm at Patee Park for the Community Health and Safety Fair.

The event is designed for residents living in the Patee Park neighborhood, bounded by South Ninth to South 18th streets between Messanie Street and Mitchell Avenue. The fair brings together City staff from the police, fire, health and planning and community development departments with other local partners to provide resources, education and neighborhood support in a family-friendly environment.

With the event occurring just a week before Halloween, the organizations attending will have trick-or-treating for kids at their tables.

Other activities and services at the fair will include:
-Dumpsters for area residents to use during neighborhood cleanup efforts. No hazardous materials will be accepted.
-Free smoke detectors and batteries distributed by the St. Joseph Fire Department through donations from Home Depot and Shelter Insurance’s Matt Cathey and John Anderson.
-Information and resources provided by the Health Department.
-Free pet microchips and other items from Animal Services.
-Information on zoning, historic areas, rental programs, dangerous buildings, Community Development Block Grant programs, building permits and business licenses.
-Information and resources from local agencies.
-Bounce houses and games for children.

Address

501 Faraon
Saint Joseph, MO
64501

Telephone

+18162714702

Website

https://www.stjosephmo.gov/580/Police-Department

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