Joplin Police Department Names New Chief

KSMU | By Michele Skalicky

Published December 19, 2019 at 10:27 AM CST

Joplin’s new police chief will be the city’s assistant police chief, Sloan Rowland. Interim city manager, Dan Pekarek made the announcement Wednesday.

Current police chief, Matt Stewart, recently announced his retirement.

Rowland will begin his new job on January 3.

He has more than 31 years of experience and has been with the Joplin Police Department for 16 years.

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Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.

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