Proposition Police and Fire

04/07/2026

Have you voted yet? Make sure you are able to get to your precinct by 7pm! Vote Yes and support our amazing Joplin Police Department and Joplin Professional Firefighters Local 59!

04/04/2026

There is a common theme as we have made posts, which is we have an embarrassment of riches. Picture after picture shows us how Joplin Police Department and Joplin Professional Firefighters Local 59 support and defend our community from crime and tragedy. Let’s vote Yes on this and ensure they’re here to give us so much content. Thank you for all you do!

04/04/2026

Another big thanks to everyone (a lot of people not pictured), for being willing to take your time to come out and support Proposition Police and Fire. I would tag everyone, but we’d be here all day! Thank you, and vote Yes on Tuesday! Joplin Police Department and Joplin Professional Firefighters Local 59 have been amazing, are amazing, so let’s pay them like we mean it.

Big thanks to our team of supporters who showed up to knock doors this morning! We fed them a hearty breakfast to get them fueled and ready. 🥞☕

Now they're out there spreading the word about Proposition Police & Fire in Joplin. It's a no-tax-increase measure that replaces the existing half-cent sales tax to provide permanent, stable funding for our Police and Fire Departments. It supports staffing, pay and benefits, equipment, facilities, and keeps our first responders strong without raising taxes.
Vote YES on April 7th! Your vote helps ensure public safety in Southwest Missouri for years to come.

Let's stand together for those who protect us every day. 💙❤️

04/04/2026

Let’s make sure we have the funding to continue these innovative programs and provide the Joplin Professional Firefighters Local 59 and Joplin Police Department the resources and equipment they need! Vote Yes on Prop Police and Fire!

Share Tips Anonymously with Joplin Police

Joplin residents can now submit crime tips anonymously using the FREE JoplinPD Tip411 app.

📱 Download the JoplinPD app (powered by Tip411) to securely send information to police — your identity stays hidden.
📲 Prefer not to download an app? You can also text tips by sending a message to 847411.
Start your message with JOPLINPD, followed by a space and your tip. Officers may text back for more details, but all communication remains anonymous.

Joplin Police Chief Richard Pearson says Tip411 gives citizens a safe way to share critical information and help solve crimes while protecting their identity. More than 2,000 communities nationwide are already using the system with positive results.

Your information could make a difference — safely and anonymously.

Officers who receive crime tips cannot see the reporting individual’s identity, location, or IP address. If the tipster chooses, officers may also engage in a two-way conversation with the individual while maintaining complete anonymity.

04/03/2026

Thank you Chief Pearson and the rest of Joplin Police Department for everything you do. Our Chief takes time to meet with anyone and everyone. Let’s help him take care of the Department. Vote Yes Prop Police and Fire!

Chief Pearson will be at American Media AMI Radio Group Studios on Monday April 13th from 10am-12pm for Coffee with the Chief.

03/28/2026

As we ramp up our campaign efforts, we’re increasing our presence in the community to make sure you have the facts about Proposition Police & Fire.

This weekend at the Your Outdoor Expo, stop by our booth to ask questions, get informed, and talk directly with your Joplin officers and firefighters.

A YES vote is a long-term investment in public safety.

03/28/2026

03/28/2026

Like the FOP said, this is what the officers think and need. Well worth the 5 minutes (max) read! Thank you Fraternal Order of Police Southwest Missouri Regional Lodge #27