SJPD to recognize police employees who have been promoted

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