Aug 27 2010
July Officer of the Month
Congratulations to Detective Chip Root for receiving the Officer of the Month award for July 2010....more
May 06 2010
Relay for a Cause Route 66
In honor of fallen officers, there will be two Evansville, Indiana police officers who are walking Route 66 to raise awareness and donations for the National Law Enforcement Office...more
Apr 16 2010
Online Crime Mapping Now Available to Joplin Residents
Joplin Police Department is participating in a trial mapping program now available on our website and at www.crimereports.com. On the website, it is found under the Reports & Stat...more
Kids Home Alone Your ten-year-old comes home from school at 3:00, but you don't get home from work until 5:00. He's at home alone for those two hours every weekday. What does he do until you arrive? Most likely, he gets a snack or talks on the phone. Maybe he watches TV. But since you're not there, you worry. Just like the majority of American parents who work and have to leave their children on their own after school every day, you are anxious about your child's safety. But by following the safeguards listed below, you can help ease some of this worry and take measures that will protect your kids even when you're not around. What You Can Do? Are They Ready Curiosity What to Teach What Can You Do?
