HISTORY
CAMDENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

(From the minutes of the Council Meeting.)

05-02-32 Ovid Clark was appointed as First Marshal
12-05-32 Robert R. Martin was appointed as night watchman & /or Marshal
05-02-32 Ovid Clark was appointed as First Marshal
02-06-33 Ovid Clark was terminated as Marshal
05-01-33 Sam Laurie was appointed as night watchman and agent to collect poll tax, merchants tax, dog tax, auto licenses and alter license. Tax at a monthly salary of $20.00 per month & .5% of all collections. Board recommended that Sam Laurie be appointed as Deputy Sheriff and requested that Ralph Eidson make the appointment.
11-08-34 T. T. Finley was elected as First Police Judge
12-10-34 Passed an ordinance creating the office of Police Judge, T. T. Finley was appointed
02-04-35 Nick Ahrens was appointed as Deputy City Marshal
04-02-35 Election: Judge H. H. Long & Marshall Sam Laurie
07-03-35 Wesley S. Ewing was appointed as Special Marshal
12-16-35 Dorsey Cable was appointed as Special Policeman
04-07-37 Election: Judge T. T. Finly & Marshal & Collector Dorsey Cable
12-31-37 Separated the offices of Marshal & Collector
04-02-41 Election: Judge M. D. Grimes & Marshal Lester Bookout
04-09-43 Election: Judge T.T. Finley & Marshal Lester Bookout
04-03-45 Election: Judge H. H. Long & Marshal Aubrey Carnwell
06-11-46 Dispensed with the services of J. D. Statler as Marshal
07-10-46 E. L. Libby was appointed as Special Policeman
04-04-47 Election: Judge J. E. Raush & Marshal E. L. Libby
04-05-49 Election: Judge Harry N. Simpson & Marshal Elmer Hague
04-11-49 Elmer Hague was appointed as Special Policeman
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04-03-51 Election: Judge V. R. Nance & Marshal Elmer Hague
04-05-55 Election: Judge Vince Hanlen & Marshal Rusell Osborn
04-03-57 Election: Judge Vince Hanlen & Marshal Johny Mosier
02-03-59 Curfew Ordinance was passed
06-07-60 Appointments: Police Chief J. C. Mosier & Policeman Leland Curtwright
02-07-61 Leland Curtwright was hired as night watchman to work from 10PM to 6 AM, 6 nights a week---$1500 was authorized to be used to purchase a police car and radio
02-13-61 An addition $600 was authorized to be used to purchase police car and radio
04-04-61 Election: Judge James C. West & Marshal Johnny Mosier
05-16-61 William L. Rainwater was appointed as night policeman
11-18-61 Emil James was hired for night policeman
01-02-62 Russell Shrauger was hired as night policeman
04-02-63 Election: Judge Carl West & Marshal John Mosier
04-07-64 Election: Judge Tom Edwards
09-01-64 Loyd Richardson was hired as Policeman
04-06-65 Election: Judge Bert Jackson
04-20-65 Glen Sorrell was appointed as Police Chief
07-06-65 Passed an Ordinance "The Establishment of a Police Court;appointment of a Judge and providing for the rules of practice and procedure of the Police Court."--Bert Jackson was appointed as Judge
08-03-65 John D. Cowen was appointed as Police Chief
12-21-65 Loyd Richardson was appointed as Police Chief
05-17-66 Gordon Armstrong was appointed as Special Policeman
07-06-66 Gordon Armstrong resigned as Special Policeman
07-04-67 Appointed Glen Sorrell as night policeman
05-07-68 Accepted the resignation of Glen Sorrell & J. H. McDaniels as Policemen and appointed Lester Ray Libby as policeman
06-04-68 Hired Lewis C. McGuire as City Police
10-08-68 Loyd Richardson was hired as day policeman
04-01-69 Lester Ray Libby was appointed as Police Chief
04-15-69 Jack Ellis & Harry Scott, Jr. Were hired as Policemen
10-07-69 Accepted the resignation of Harry Scott
01-06-70 Larry Shadrick was hired as Policeman
11-03-70 Nolan Grover was hired as Policeman
(left) Jack Ellis; (In car) Loyd Richardson; (right) Larry Shadrick

12-01-70 Nolan Grover was laid off as Policeman
04-20-71 Bert Jackson was appointed as Police Judge
(left) Larry Shadrick; (right) Jack Ellis

10-05-71 Neal Hanlon was hired as Policeman
11-02-71 Jack Ellis resigned as policeman
04-10-73 Orville Wipperman was hired due to resignation of Dale Hester
07-03-73 Bert Jackson resigned as Judge
08-07-73 Ralph Franklin was appointed as Judge
Left to Right: Loyd Richardson; Orville Wipperman; Neal Handlon;
Dan Christensen; Larry Shadrick

03-04-75 Passed an Ordinance establishing Municipal Court & the election of Police Judge, thereby repealing old ordinance
04-01-75 Election: Judge Daryl Currier
04-15-75 Appointed: Police Commission Loyd Richardson, Police Chief Larry Shadrick, Patrolman Neal Hanlon, Patrolman Orville Wipperman, Patrolman Larry Parkhurst, Patrolman Daniel Christensen
04-06-76 Accepted resignation from Larry Shadrick as Police Chief
04-06-76 Orville Wipperman was appointed as Police Chief
08-10-76 Police Review Board was established
08-10-76 Police Review Board was established --Neal Hanlon was appointed as Lieutenant & Dan Christensen was appointed Sgt.
04-05-77 Election: Judge Daryl Currier-- Appointed: Police Chief Orville Wipperman
04-04-78 Voted to accept Police Procedure Manual
04-03-79 Ordinance passed setting $2.00 from Court Cases for Police School
04-10-79 Election: Judge Daryl Currier --Walt Sommers was appointed as Police Chief
09-04-79 Walt Sommers resigned as Police Chief --Dan Christensen was appointed as Police Chief
11-18-80 Bill Mullins was promoted to Sgt.
02-03-81 Orville Wipperman resigned
03-03-81 Laura Madsen appointed a Reserve Officer w/commission
03-17-81 Joe Brookbank resigned---Hired Gordon French as patrolman
04-07-81 Laura Madsen hired as permanent city employee
06-02-81 Sgt. Bill Mullins resigned
06-16-81 Clifford Hall appointed to Police force
07-07-81 Gordon French resigned
04-15-8 Rodney Sederwall hired as Reserve Officer
09-07-82 Sgt. Jerry Eidson resigned
09-21-82 Bob West hired as Patrolman
04-12-83 Laura (Madsen) Webster appointed Police secretary
06-07-83 Richard Frank hired as Patrolman
10-04-83 Richard Frank resigned--Gary Conard hired as Patrolman
10-18-83 Steve Blackburn hired as Patrolman
06-05-84 Robert Dale Jerrell hired as Patrolman--Standard Operational Procedure Manual for Reserve Officers adopted
12-19-84 Dale Jerrell resigned
03-05-85 Kenneth Meyer hired as Patrolman--Gregory Phillips hired as Patrolman
05-07-85 Robert A.Cruz hired as Patrolman
08-06-85 Reserve Officer Mike Whisman hired as Patrolman
08-20-85 Ernie Dampier hired as Patrolman
01-07-86 John Reszler hired as Patrolman
03-25-86 C. W. Kinney hired as Animal Control Officer
04-15-86 Gary Conard appointed Lieutenant
05-06-86 Tony Lucas hired as Patrolman
01-06-87 Acting Police Chief Conard presented Certificate of Merit to Sergeant Dampier for the life saving capabilities administered regarding an incident occurring on January 1, 1987.--All Officers were presented a Certificate of Merit for service in 1986--Purchased four KR-10 radar guns--Gary Conard appointed Chief of Police
01-20-87 Larry Bowling hired as Patrolman
05-05-87 Purchased 5 Midland radios
06-16-87 Laura Webster appointed Court Clerk
09-22-87 Plans and Specifications submitted to the Board for a new Fire/Police building.
10-06-87 Officers Reszler and Eden given Certificate of Recognition for medical attention given to heart attack victim.
11-03-87 Officer Reszler resigned--Purchased 5 portable radios
12-17-87 Jerry Kempen hired as Patrolman
01-05-88 Board approved Fire/Police facility
02-18-88 Tony Lucas resigned
04-05-88 Approved rough-in-wiring for new Fire/Police facility for base radio
05-03-88 Board approved purchase of Midland radio for the new Fire/Police facility
06-07-88 Officer Burns resigned
07-05-88 Jerry Shadrick hired as Patrolman
08-05-88 Open house for Fire/Police facility
11-01-88 Larry Bowling promoted to Sergeant
12-06-88 Purchased Breathalyzer machine
05-02-89 Jeffrey Beauchamp hired as Patrolman--Kelly Luttrell hired as Patrolman
06-06-89 Mike Schmidt hired as Patrolman
09-05-89 Board approved hiring up to 6 Reserve Officer
10-03-89 Standard Operating Procedure adopted for use of PR-24
Left to Right: Res.John Williams, Ptl.Jerry Kempen, Sgt.Ernie Dampier,
Ptl.Mike Schmidt, Ptl.Laura Webster, Sgt.Larry Bowling, Ptl.Jeff Beauchamp

07-03-90 Proposal to get donations to purchase Drug Dog--Reserve Officers shall be accompanied by full time Officer in vehicle
08-07-90 Narcotics Drug Dog "Jaggers" delivered with training to commence
10-16-90 Board approved hiring part-time Secretary--Standard Operating Procedure manual approved
11-27-90 Connie Sorenson hired as part-time Secretary--William Bleck hires as Reserve Officer
01-08-91 Chief Conard resigned--Laura Webster appointed acting Chief of Police
03-19-91 Elmer Meyer hired as Police Chief-Ernie Dampier resigned
04-15-91 Ronald Gentry hired as Reserve Officer
05-07-91 Reserve Officer Joe Patrickus to be used as full time temporary officer
05-21-91 Letter of Commendation to Joe Patrickus for his professonal manner in the way he handled an attempted suicide.--Steve Eden and Jeff Beauchamp received Letter Of Commendaiton for helping subdue suspect at Ozarkland while materials were burning inside.
06-04-91 Lisa Hunter hired for Police Secretary/Administration Clerk
07-16-91 Bill Bleck hired as 1st Class Reserve Officer--Jason Armistead, Jimmy Brashear, Adrain McDowell and Glenda Whitener hired as 1st Class Probationary Reserve Officers--Philip Canon hired as 2nd Class Probationary Reserve Officer
09-17-91 Joe Patrickus re-classified to full time Probationary Officer
10-15-91 Subscribed to LETN video in-service Training Program
11-19-91 Purchased four 40 Caliber Glock weapons
12-17-91 Philip Canon reclssified as 1st Class Reserve Police Officer
01-21-92 Jack Littlepage confirmed as 1st Class Probationary Reserve Officer--Clifford Shirk confirmed as 1s Class Probationary Reserve Officer
01-23-92 William Bleck resigned.
03-17-92 Joe Patrickus re-classified as full time Officer
03-19-92 Bruce Naugle hired as Reserve Officer
04-21-92 Jerry Kempen presented with a Meritorius Service Award for the presentation of a D.A.R.E. program in the Elementary grades--Chief Meyer elected Chairman of the Major Case Squad
05-19-92 Persons seeking Liquor License will have to have a Criminal Records check by fingerprinting--Pepper Mace to be used as a self defense weapon
06-16-92 Dog handler to be paid $75.00 per month (Fair Labor Standards)-- Purchased four bullet proof vests--Jack Littlepage re-classified to 1st Class Reserve Officer
08-01-92 Jason Armistead resigned.
08-18-92 Richard Eskridge appointed as Reserve Officer
12-15-92 Reserve Officer Naugle resigned
01-19-93 Reserve Officer Jim Brashear resigned
03-16-93 Robert Smith and Anthony Piercy approved as Reserve Officers
03-16-93 Clifford Shirk re-classified to 1st Class Officer
04-22-93 C.W. Kinney resigned
05-18-93 Heidi Shadrick hired as Clerk/Typist--Christy Hartwig hired as Animal Control Officer, four hours per day
06-15-93 Bruce Melville resigned
08-17-93 Purchased Computers
09-21-93 Construction of Storage Shed for Firing Range approved-- Ronald Gentry resigned
11-16-93 Charles Manes hired as Reserve Officer
12-06-93 Robert Smith resigned--Bruce Melville resigned
02-15-94 Certificate of Commendation presented to Jeff Beauchamp and Steve Eden for exemplary Police service in handling a homicide at Sands Motel
03-15-94 Michael Schmidt resigned
03-15-94 Charles Manes hired as full time Patrolman-- Kelly Doublin approved as Probationary Reserve Officer
04-09-94 Christy Hartwig resigned
04-13-94 Philip Cannon resigned
04-19-94 Anthony Piercy re-classified to 1st Class Reserve Officer
04-30-94 Rodney Sederwall resigned
05-03-94 Jacqueline Davenport hired as Animal Control Officer
05-16-94 Jacqueline Davenport resigned
06-07-94 Kelly Doublin hired as full time Animal Control
07-05-94 Steve Eden re-assigned to Building Inspector
07-05-94 Glenda Whitener hired as full time Police Officer
07-05-94 Scott Miller approved as 1st Class Probationary Reserce Officer-- Gina Eidson, working on Green Thumb program , will work at Police Department and at City Hall
07-09-94 Jack Littlepage resigned
08-16-94 Certificate of Commendation to Joe Patrickus for investigative expertise
08-17-94 Joe Nimmo hired as Reserve Officer
09-06-94 Robert Grider approved for 1st Class Probationary Reserce Officer
09-30-94 Clifford Shirk resigned
01-17-95 Scott Miller re-classified as 1st Class Reserve Officer
02-01-95 Joe Nimmo resigned
02-21-95 COPS Grant application approved to hire one Officer-- Held 1st Citizens Academy--Kelly Doublin hired as new Officer on COPS Grant
04-11-95 Purchased In-Car Video Camera-- Lester Harsh hired as Animal Control Officer
06-30-95 Scott Miller resigned
07-18-95 Howard Brickner and Robert Tamm approved for 1st Class Probationary Reserve Officers
10-03-95 Robert Grider resigned
10-24-95 Glenda (Whitener) Garrison resigned
11-07-95 Carroll Yoder hired as Patrolman
11-21-95 Anthony Piercy resigned to pursue career with the Highway Patrol-- Caroll Yoder resigned--Lester Harsh re-classified to Probationary Police Officer
12-19-95 George Belanger and Samuel Morgan hired as 1st Class Probationary Reserve Officers
01-16-96 Kerry Bart Simms hired as Community Service Officer
04-04-96 Robert Tamm resigned
06-04-96 Drug Dog , "Jaggers", put to sleep as he had cancer
06-18-96 Bart Simms hired as Patrolman under COPS Grant
07-02-96 Got new Drug Dog, "Nitro"
07-16-96 Samuel Morgan hired as Security Officer at Camdenton School (School to pay costs and reimburse City. City will provide equipment and vehicle. School will re-imburse salary, benefits and equipment/ uniforms.--Laura Webster promoted to Captain--Jeff Beauchamp promoted to Sergeant
08-20-96 Dennis North hired as Community Service Officer
09-17-96 David Shipp re-classified as 1st Class Probationary Reserve Officer
10-04-96 George Bellanger resigned
10-15-96 Sgt. Larry Bowling resigned-- Bart Simms resigned--Reserve Officer David Shipp resigned
11-05-96 Denton Moberly hired as Police Officer
12-03-96 Rhonda Heimbeaugh and Ralph Rider appointed to Police Commission
01-02-97 Joe Patrickus promoted to Sergeant--Robert Brashears hired as Patrolman
04-15-97 Gina Eidson hired as part-time temporary clerk--David Shipp resigned
04-17-97 Christopher Williams, Christopher Rector, Dale Heiser, Steven Conger Angela Rogers and Tracey Durbin appointed as Probationary Reserve Officers
04-19-97 Shawn Gerdiman appointed Probationary Reserve Officer
05-06-97 Denton Moberly resigned
05-06-97 Lester Harsh resigned, but will remain as Reserve Officer-- Shawn Gerdiman hired as Patrolman--Angela Rogers hired as Patrol Officer
07-15-97 Jeff Beauchamp, Joe Patrickus, Rob Brashears and Charles Manes received a Letter of Commendation.
07-19-97 Tracey Durbin resigned
08-22-97 Dale Heiser resigned
09-02-97 Christopher Williams hired as 2nd School Resourse Officer
09-16-97 Kelly Doublin resigned
10-21-97 Christopher Rector hired as Patrolman
12-16-97 Lance Jay hired as Probationary Reserve Officer
12-16-97 Board approves Canine Unit Policy be added to Standard Operating Procedures
12-17-97 Sgt. Joe Patrickus appointed to Citizens Against Domestic Violence Board.
01-04-98 Police Dept receives third grant from MO Local Records Grant Program for record’s management for fiscal year 2000.
03-17-98 SRO Chris Williams retained through summer months as Patrol Officer.
03-28-98 SRO Samuel Morgan resigns.
04-07-98 Board of Alderman approves purchase of 1995 Ford Contour for Police Admin vehicle.
06-16-98 Board approves Captain Webster’s recommendation for Police Department’s policy of Notifying Parents/Guardian of a Minor Child’s Arrest.
06-16-98 Department participates in ABC Program, a national campaign to increase awareness for air bag safety, seatbelt usage and child restraints.
08-06-98 Board approves the appointment of Steven Lewis and Karen Williams as Reserve Officers.
08-20-98 Sandra Moss is hired as School Resource Officer.
08-23-98 Department seizes RV, $28,000.00 in cash, handgun and narcotics in a Sobriety Checkpoint stop. Sgt. Beauchamp, Nitro and Officer Chris Rector were all commended for their observation and detection skills during the stop.
08-25-98 Officer Brashears is commended for putting together information on Operation Safe Way Campaign.
09-18-98 Clerk Heidi Shadrick is reclassified to Administrative Assistance.
10-29-98 Officer Angie Fiene was given a Letter of Commendation for interceding in a child neglect case that may have resulted in saving a 1-year-olds-life.
12-31-98 Community Service Officer Dennis North resigns his position.
01-07-99 Reserve Officer Harsh is hired as Community Service Officer.
02-21-99 Officer Chris Rector makes drug arrest netting 5 pounds of marijuana.
02-23-99 Citizen’s Police Academy begins.
02-25-99 Reserve Officer Karen Williams resigns her position.
03-10-99 Reserve Officer Steven Lewis resigns his position.
03-11-99 Officer Rob Brashears resigns his position.
04-01-99 Citizen’s Police Academy students graduate.
04-08-99 Community Service Officer Harsh is promoted to Patrol Officer.
04-14-99 Clerk Typist Gina Eidson resigns.
04-15-99 Erik Pfundt is hired as a Probationary Reserve Police Officer.
04-20-99 Captain Laura Webster is promoted to Chief of Police.
05-20-99 Becky Osborn is hired as Clerk Typist.
05-27-99 Sandy Oetting is hired as Community Service Officer. Sgt. Jeff Beauchamp receives Certificate of Appreciation for 10 years of service to city.
06-15-99 Board approves upgrade of computers, mobile radios, dog kennel, Handi Talkies and purchase of a road spike system using seizure funds from drug arrest of 08/30/98.
06-15-99 Department purchases Fatal Vision Goggles to simulate the effects of intoxication.
06-17-99 Officer Lester Harsh resigns his position.
08-12-99 Kyle Wood is hired as Full Time Patrol Officer.
08-24-99 Department participates in Operation Safe Way aggressive driving campaign.
10-19-99 Board approves purchase of 2000 Jeep Cherokee to replace 1990 Chevy Caprice.
11-01-99 School Resource Officer Sandra Moss resigns her position.
01-06-00 Matthew Wright is hired as School Resource Officer.
01-28-00 City tests its new Wheelen Tornado Siren.
02-02-00 Chief Laura Webster is appointed to the POST Commission.
02-17-00 Nathan Knight is appointed as a Reserve Officer.
02-17-00 Department installs TIPS line for callers who want to give information anonymously.
02-10-00 Clerk Typist Becky Osborn resigns her position.
03-09-00 Darlene Trask is hired as Clerk Typist.
04-03-00 Officer Kyle Wood resigns his Patrol Officer position-Reclassified to Reserve Officer.
04-15-00 Officer Angie Fiene resigns her Patrol Officer position-Reclassified to Reserve Officer.
04-18-00 Board approves reclassification of School Resource Officers from nine month to year round position.
04-18-00 Mayor Shannon presents MO Municipal League Service Award to Chief Webster for 20 years of service to the city.
04-26-00 Community Service Officer Sandra Oetting resigns her position.
04-27-00 Michael Rensing is hired as Full Time Patrol Officer.
05-04-00 Dennis North is hired as Community Service Officer. A.J. Ross and Ben Rector are hired as Full Time Patrol Officers.
05-31-00 Officer Shawn Gerdiman resigns his position.
06-19-00 Sgt. Beauchamp and Officer Rensing receive commendations for their speedy apprehension of a burglary suspect on June 11, 2000.
06-19-00 Chief Webster receives acknowledgement for her dedication to public service by the Missouri Business Journal in "Who’s Who in Mid Missouri."
06-20-00 CSO Dennis North receives commendation for excellent work in his department.
06-26-00 Officer Williams receives a commendation for an investigation that resulted in fourteen arrests and seizure of over 35 grams of marijuana.
06-27-00 Department receives laptop computer for Community Policing through a grant from MO Department of Public Safety.
06-29-00 Dan Pietrowski is hired as a Full Time Patrol Officer.
07-31-00 Officer Chris Rector receives a commendation for his thoroughness on a traffic stop that resulted in a drug arrest.
08-28-00 Racial Profiling reporting goes into effect.
09-10-00 Department receives "Make it Click " Grant to use for enforcement of safety belt and child restraint laws.
01-01-01 Uniform Crime Reporting statistics become mandatory.
01-23-01 Department upgrades 1994 Ford patrol car to a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. 1994 Ford is transferred to city admin.
01-31-01 Officer Dan Pietrowski resigns his Patrol Officer position-Reclassified to Reserve Officer.
02-05-01 Department participates in first phase of Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant which compensates for overtime for enforcement of safety belt and child restraint laws.
02-06-01 New department radio antenna is operational.
03-05-01 Department participates in second phase of STEP Grant.
03-22-01 Todd Bithell is hired as Full Time Patrol Officer.

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