SJPD to recognize police employees who have been promoted
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department will have a ceremony to recognize staff members who have received promotions since 2023.
The ceremony will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall, located at 1100 Frederick Ave.
Those being recognized have earned ranks, including sergeant, captain and deputy chief.
Police Chief Paul Luster will speak at the ceremony, and officers will be pinned with their newest rank by their family members.
Those being honored include:
Deputy Chief Jason Strong
Capt. Wayne Byrom
Capt. Chase Cotter
Capt. Todd Derr
Capt. Dave Gross
Capt. Brad Kerns
Capt. Eric Powell
Sgt. Christopher Babb
Sgt. Brett Coy
Sgt. James Edwards
Sgt. Jeremy Ellis
Sgt. Shane Luikart
Sgt. Richard McGregory
Sgt. Jeff Pearl
Sgt. Tyler Peter
Sgt. Dustin Robinson
Sgt. Ken Shroeder
Sgt. Kylee Van Meter
Senior Communications Operator Kali Justice