Jefferson City Council hires longtime JCPD officer as new police chief
A new face will soon take over at the Jefferson City Police Department, but it's not an unfamiliar one.
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A new face will soon take over at the Jefferson City Police Department, but it's not an unfamiliar one.
When the current police chief reported plans of retirement, a search for someone to fill his shoes ensued.
The city administrator is recommending a longtime officer with the Jefferson City Police Department take the helm when its current police chief retires.
The Jefferson City council passed a resolution allowing the city to apply for a grant from the Federal Bureau of Justice to support the Jefferson City Police Department plan to implement a body camera program for officers. If awarded, the grant would provide up to $180,000.
With personnel shortages at about 20 percent in some areas of the Jefferson City Police Department, city officials -- like many employers today -- are running into hurdles when it comes to recruiting and retaining employees, specifically police officers and communications operators.