Police Department in Camdenton, Missouri: Staff, Citizens Academy, CSO, SRO

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Our Police Force

The Police Department has 12 officers and 3 office personnel who are available to protect and serve our city's citizens. Please take a moment to get to know them.

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Laura Wright, Chief of Police
Hired 04/21/80
Training Courses: Numerous courses in Criminal Investigations, Child Abuse & Neglect, Grant Preparation & Budgeting, Personnel Management, Ethics and Leadership Skills;Certified for Major Case Squad, Critical Incident Management and Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician

Graduated Leadership Camden County 1997, FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar 2000, FBI National Academy 2003
Specialized Duties: In charge of overall management of department, including personnel management, policies and procedures, developing & managing budget, etc.
Boards & Committees:
Appointed by Governor to Peace Officers Standards & Training, 1999-2006
Regional Vice President for Missouri Police Chief's Association, 2004-Present
Scholarship Committee for Concerns of Police Survivors, 1996-Present
Executive Board for Citizens Against Domestic Violence, 2004-Present

Member of Missouri Peace Officers Association, Missouri Police Chief's Association, International Association of Chief of Police, Optimist Club of Camdenton.

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Jeffrey L. Beauchamp, Sergeant
Hired: 5/11/89
Training: Basic Law Enforcement, Narcotic Investigation, DWI Detection, Major Case Squad Training, Firearms Instructor, Burglary Investigation, LiveScan Certified
Specialized Duties: Supervisor of Patrol Operations, Narcotic/Tracking K-9 Handler, Narcotic Investigations, Firearms Training, Field Training Officer, Supervisor of Reserve Officer Program
Prior Experience: 7 months with the Linn Creek MO Police Department

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Matthew Wright, Sergeant
Hired: 01/06/00
Training: 470 Basic Law Enforcement Training, Basic School Resource Officer (SRO), SRO Critical Incident, First Line Supervisor, Drug/Narcotic Interdiction & Investigation, Tactical Response to Methamphetamine Labs, Street Surveillance, DUI/Vehicular Homicide, Emergency Vehicle Operations, PPCT, First Responder, RADAR certified, and TASER certified
Specialized Duties: Supervisor of Patrol Operations, Narcotic Investigation, DWI Detection, Field Training Officer, Site Administrator for LiveScan
Prior Experience: 1 1/2 years with Branson MO Police Department and 2 years School Resource Officer for Camdenton MO R-III Schools

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Chris Rector, Sergeant
Hired 10/23/97
Training: Basic Law Enforcement, First Responder, TASER Certified, LiveScan Certified
Specialized Duties: Supervisor of Patrol Operations, Field Training Officer
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Jerry Kempen, Desk Supervisor/ I.T. Tech
Hired 12/17/87
Training: Basic Law Enforcement, Criminal Investigation, Homicide Investigation, Radar Instructor, Crime Prevention, Certified D.A.R.E. Instructor, Certified V.E.G.A. Instructor, Report Writing, PPCT & Mules certified, LiveScan Certified
Specialized Duties: Supervise all civilian personnel, TAC coordinator over MULES computer and I.T. tech over all departments.
Prior Experience: Reserve Officer for two years with the Camden County MO Sheriff's Department.
Quote: "It's your life you will be living, so YOU have to make the right choices."

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Jeanne Andrews, Part-Time Clerk/Typist
Hired: 08/02/06
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Specialized Duties: Processing Tickets, All filing, Answering Phones, Process Daily Statistics, Public Relations Analysis
Prior Experience: Retired from US Army Corps of Engineers in Omaha, Nebraska

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Todd Bithell, Police Officer
Hired: 03/22/01
Training: 470 Basic Law Enforcement Training, TASER Certified, First Responder, RADAR certified, Major Case Squad Training, LiveScan Certified and SFST's Instructor
Specialized Duties: Patrol Division and Traffic Enforcement, DWI Detection, Drug Interdiction, Field Training Officer
Prior Experience: 2 years with Linn Creek MO Police Department

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Matthew Dawson, Police Officer
Hired:09/09/09
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Specialized Duties: School Resource Officer
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Chris Edgar, Police Officer
Hired:10/26/09
Training:
Specialized Duties: Patrol Division and Traffic Enforcement
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Brian Gideon, Reserve Police Officer
Hired: 9/17/08
Training:
Specialized Duties: Patrol Division and Traffic Enforcement
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Chasity Hodges, Community Service Officer
Hired:01/02/08
Specialized Duties: Code Enforcement ( Animal Control & Property Maintenance), School Crossing Guard, Parking Ticket Enforcement, Assisting other Officers and Misc Duties.

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Bruce Mitchell, Police Officer
Hired: 09/19/07
Training: 600 Hour Class A Basic Law Enforcement, Defensive Training (P.P.C.T.), O.C.A.T., First Responder, CPR, S.F.S.T., N.I.M.S., Active Shooter and The Clamp.
Specialized Duties: Patrol Division and Traffic Enforcement
Prior Experience: Reserve Police Officer for Laurie MO Police Department.

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John Payne, Police Officer
Hired 7/9/08
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Specialized Duties: School Resource Officer
Prior Experience: Capital Police Dept.

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Patrick Ramshead, Police Officer
Hired:05/21/08
Training: Class A MO POST License, LiveScan Certified, Radar/Lidar, SARTECH III, Introduction to Search & Rescue, Heartsaver AED, First Responder, Report Writing, Hazardous Materials, Defensive Driver Training, DEF-TEC Chemical Munition Aerosol Projector User Program, Shotgun Firearms Training, Stress Combat, PR-24/Expandable Baton, Pepper Mace, and Rifle Training.
Specialized Duties: Patrol Division and Traffic Enforcement
Prior Experience: US Army and US Army Reserves

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IN MEMORIAL OF OFFICER FLOYD SANDERS

DECEASED 02/10/2010

Floyd Sanders, Police Officer
Hired: 06/22/05--(Voted Officer of the Year for 2009)
Training: 600 Hour Basic Law Enforcement, LiveScan Certified, Dopplar Radar & Lidar Certified, Datamaster Certified, Collapsible Baton Certified, Taser Certified. Certified Crime Scene Investigator, Reid System Interviewing & Interrogation, Advanced Interviewing, Member Major Case Squad, EVOC Training and Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.
Specialized Duties: Patrol Division and Traffic Enforcement
Prior Experience: Deputy for Camden County MO Sheriff's Department & Laclede County MO Sheriff's Department

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Richard Sansom, Police Officer
Hired: 10/13/09
Training: 660 Hour Basic Law Enforcement, Taser Certified, Pepper Mace, PPCT, GAGE, SFST, Bean Bag less lethal and Dopplar Radar.
Specialized Duties: Patrol Division and Traffic Enforcement

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Heidi M. Shadrick, Administrative Assistant
Hired 05/25/93
Specialized Duties: Helps supervise and perform clerical work for the department & Mules certified Training: Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement Systems (MULES) Certified, Major Case Squad Training, LiveScan Certified
Prior Experience: Clerical field for 19 years, real estate, law offices, probate & accounting.
Quote: "Working with the Police Department has been an enjoyable experience. The officers are exceptional, and it is nice to work for a department that strives to be its best and serve the public." "Honesty is the first chapter in the Book of Wisdom" --Thomas Jefferson--

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Melissa A. Stradt, Clerk & Certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Instructor
Hired 02/07/02
Specialized Duties: Child Safety Seat Program & Inspections, Processing Court Dockets, Crash and DWI Analysis, Co-op Survey, Warrant Clerk, Racial Profiling Statistics, Mugshots Database, Web-Page for Child Passenger Safety Program, Answering Phones, Camdenton Child Safety Seat Distribution Committee, DWITS System, MO CPS Advisory Committee - District 5 Liaison
Training: Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement Systems (MULES) Certified, Certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Instructor, Adult & Infant CPR, Medical First Responder, & LiveScan Instructor
Prior Experience: 4 years with Richland MO Police Department as a Communications Officer & Deputy Court Clerk.
Quote: "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" --John 15:13--

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Jamee Watson, Police Officer
Hired:04/21/10
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Specialized Duties: Patrol Division and Traffic Enforcement
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Chris Williams, Police Officer
Hired 09/15/97
Training: Basic Law Enforcement, First Responder, TASER certified, 40 hours Basic SRO, Radar Certified, LiveScan Certified
Specialized Duties: School Resource Officer, Aggressive Driving Campaign, Drug Alcohol & Violence Education in High School & Middle School
Prior Experience: Richland MO Police Department and Reserve Deputy for Camden County MO Sheriff's Department

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Eros, Police K-9
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Citizens' Academy

The Citizen's Academy is a course offered to provide citizens with an understanding of law enforcement, how it works, and how we can better work together to provide the best service possible. Applicants must be 18 years of age and live or work in the City of Camdenton. Classes are held once a year and usually begin in February for about six weeks, two nights per week (but this is subject to change.) Class topics include: understanding the law, investigation, traffic control, alcohol and drugs, family issues, community policing, court system, etc.

If you would like more information about the Citizens' Academy, please call the Camdenton Policy Department at 573-346-3604 or E-mail us. All classes are free of charge and are limited to available classroom space.

Comments from past graduates:

"I thought it was really interesting, and it's a good idea to get the community involved in helping the police better understand what goes on that they miss."
"All instructors had prepared for their seminars. I thought it was good that all officers were involved. This gave us different points of view."
"It is awesome to be able to meet the officers and know their name, not just see the suit."
"I enjoyed the hands-on training and examples; firing range, traffic stops, crime scene and mock trial."
"The whole thing was great."
"All officers are very competent. It would be nice if the community was aware of this and appreciated what they do."
"It is a great asset to get to know the officers and be able to put "Member of Citizen's Academy" on a scholarship form!"

Community Service

The Community Service Officer (CSO) takes care of several different jobs to relieve the regular officer on the street. This allows the officer on the street to better protect the citizens of the community by not being tied up on non-emergency calls. Following is a list of jobs that the CSO handles to free up the regular officers on the street.

Animal Control - The CSO patrols the City of Camdenton for loose animals or complaints of animals. He/she also keeps records of registered licenses on dogs and cats. The CSO may also issue citations for violations of the animal ordinances.
Property Maintenance - The CSO is required to check for any violations of the property maintenance ordinance throughout the City of Camdenton. Anyone disobeying this ordinance by not cutting their lawn or leaving junk around can be warned and also issued a citation for this violation.
Parking Control - Parking complaints and illegal parking violations are also conducted by the CSO. His/her job is to act on complaints of timed parking areas by marking tires and returning to see if any violations occur. The CSO also assists regular officers in traffic control such as accidents or heavy traffic problems.
Unlock Vehicles - The CSO helps the regular officers on the street by answering calls such as people locked out of vehicles. This service is a courtesy to the community and is usually a non-emergency situation. Feel free to call us if you lock yourself out of your vehicle. You are required to sign a waiver of liability due to possible chance of damage to the vehicle.
Cross-Walk Duties - Working the cross walk during school hours is another job the CSO has. This allows the regular officers to be available for street and emergency duties.
Court Bailiff - The CSO acts as court bailiff during court proceedings.
Running Errands - Any errands needed done by the City Hall or Police Department are performed by the CSO.

School Resource Program

The School Resource Officer (SRO) is not a new program. Schools have used police officers for many years to keep the peace and deter violence in the schools. Some of the responsibilities that the SRO handles include:

Keeping the Peace - The SRO walks the halls and patrols the school. He/she is visible to the students to try and deter any type of problems that might occur on or around school grounds.
Investigations - The SRO is in charge of taking any offense report that takes place on school grounds. He/she is also in charge of investigating such offenses.
Student and Police Communications - The SRO also works as a link of communication between students and officers. This closes a communication gap that has developed in the past several years between the public and police. The SRO communicates with the students, bringing back the concept of the policeman on the beat when policemen were friends with the communities they served.
Educating Students - The SRO assists the teachers by planning classroom time with students to help teach them about community laws and safety issues. Not only is the SRO responsible for helping the students with their problems, but also for teaching small courses in the classroom to give the students a better knowledge of our laws and ways to protect themselves from being victims of crime.
Emergencies - The SRO is equipped with a radio to handle any type of emergencies that can develop. They are also trained in all aspects of emergency situations.

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