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Police Officer's Memorial
The Peace Officer's Memorial is a tribute to area peace officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their community. Since 1868, thirteen officers have died in the line of duty in Buchanan County. The two most recent additions to the list were killed by armed suspects. St. Joseph Police Officer Bradley D. Arn (bottom left) was murdered in 1998, and Missouri State Patrol Sergeant Robert G. Kimberling (bottom right) in 1999.
Officer Arn's death evoked an emotional response from the community. The tremendous support shown for local law enforcement provided the incentive needed to form the Peace Officers Memorial Committee in January, 1999. The volunteer members included retired and active law enforcement officers, business leaders, government officials, educators, and private citizens.
The memorial is located in the Civic Center Park south of the St. Joseph City Hall. The design is a courtyard featuring life-sized bronze statues of a Buchanan County Deputy Sheriff and a St. Joseph Police Officer. The total cost is estimated at $135,000. Donations from the City of St. Joseph, Buchanan County, The Heartland Foundation, The William Enright Trust, and many citizens and businesses raised approximately $117,000. A loan was taken out by the F.O.P. for the difference to pay off the loan. Anyone interested in making a donation can send a check to:
Peace Officers Memorial/FOP
501 Faraon Street
Saint Joseph, Missouri
64501
Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
We Will Never Forget
Police Canine Max
Date of Appointment: April 2019
Killed in Line of Duty: June 30, 2021
Patrolman Dan D. De Kraai
Date of Appointment: September 11, 2006
Killed in Line of Duty: September 15, 2010
Patrolman Bradley T. Arn
Date of Appointment: February 24, 1992
Killed in Line of Duty: November 10, 1998
Patrolman John W. Duty
Date of Appointment: July 1, 1964
Motor Vehicle Accident: September 12, 1991
Died: September 15, 1991
Patrolman Alva N. Mead
Date of Appointment: March 1, 1944
Killed in Line of Duty: March 18, 1944
Motorcycle Officer Sherman B. Winder
Date of Appointment: October 18, 1922
Shot in Line of Duty: September 13, 1940
Corporal Walter A. Wood
Date of Appointment: September 1, 1924
Killed in Line of Duty: April 4, 1926
Motorcycle Officer John Less
Date of Appointment: January 14, 1922
Shot in Line of Duty: October 19, 1923
Died: October 22, 1923
Patrolman John H. House
Date of Appointment: February 18, 1919
Shot in Line of Duty: July 27, 1922
Died: July 28, 1922
Chief of Detectives Thomas A. Johnson
Date of Appointment: July 16, 1901
Shot in Line of Duty: October 26, 1921
Died: October 27, 1921
Police Desk Clerk Albert M. Hall
Date of Appointment: March 30, 1921
Killed in Line of Duty: October 26, 1921
Patrolman Charles Hensley
Date of Appointment: June 16, 1896
Shot in Line of Duty: May 13, 1919
Died: May 14, 1919
Patrolman Joseph H. Killion
Date of Appointment: April 13, 1916
Died in Line of Duty: June 14, 1917