St. Joseph Police Dept
The City of St. Joseph has been working on crime issues that included one of the higher auto theft rates in Missouri. In 2020 various strategies were used related to prevention, education, community interaction, and enforcement. Strategies involved multiple agencies to include aircraft support in combating local crime that resulted in additional traffic contacts in those areas experiencing the greatest impact from criminal activity. By the end of 2020 we had an 11% drop in Part I crime to include a 14% drop in motor vehicle theft. There is not an equal distribution of those who participate in higher risk activities that result in police contacts. Repeat offenders account for over 900 traffic contacts.