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Disciplinary Actions Overview – Joplin Police Department

Written by CBKN76

Over the past decade, the Joplin Police Department has faced several notable incidents of misconduct. In 2015, Officer Brian Rogers was convicted for attempting to exchange case dismissal for sexual favors. In 2022, a SWAT sniper, referred to as ‘Sniper 1,’ fatally shot a two-year-old during a standoff, leading to legal battles over the release of his identity. These cases highlight issues related to abuse of power and use-of-force incidents within the department. Specific statistics on disciplinary actions, types of violations, and their outcomes are not publicly disclosed, making it challenging to assess the full scope of internal accountability measures.

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