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Chief of Police

Years of service
  
1971–2008


Name
  
Joe Mokwa

Allegiance
  
St. Louis

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Born
  
February 18, 1950 (age 74) (
1950-02-18
)
St. Louis, Missouri, Missouri, U.S.

Department
  
Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis

Country
  
United States of America

Rank
  
1971: sworn in as an officer 2001: Chief of Police (32nd) 2008: (Retired) From the Dept.

Joseph "Joe" Mokwa was appointed St. Louis' 32nd Chief of Police. was an officer for 37 years and Chief for 7½ years in the Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis. Mokwa retired amidst controversy in late July 2008.

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Career

Mokwa joined the Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis on February 8, 1971. He was promoted to Chief of Police on May 11, 2001. He was the city’s 32nd Chief of Police.

During his 34-year career Mokwa served in almost every unit of the Department. His first assignment as a patrol officer was in the Sixth District. He worked in the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Ninth Districts as an officer and as a supervisor. As an investigator he worked in the District Detective Bureau as well as the Intelligence Unit and the Internal Affairs Division. Prior to being promoted to Chief of Police, he served as the Assistant Chief of Police, responsible for the Bureau of Professional Standards, which includes the Internal Affairs, Police Academy, Information Services (Technology) and Special Services Divisions.

Education

Mokwa holds a Master of Arts in Security Management and Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Webster University in St. Louis.

References

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