Former Joplin police captain hired as Lamar police chief

Former Joplin Police Captain Joe Moore has been named the new police chief in Lamar.

Moore replaces another former JPD officer, Rusty Rives, who recently accepted a position as Lamar's assistant city manager.

Moore retired January 24 after 20 years with the Joplin Police Department.

Moore has more than 24 years of law enforcement experience and served in the U. S. Marines.





During his time in Joplin, he served in Uniformed Operations, Investigations, Professional Standards, and Support Services. Captain Moore also served as a firearms instructor, SWAT officer, field training officer, internal affairs investigator, and training coordinator.

According to a city press release, Moore will begin his duties June 1 with a pinning ceremony scheduled for that afternoon.