Memorial service to honor a fallen Joplin Police Officer

A memorial service is being held on Saturday, March 11th at 10:00 A.M. at the Public Safety Training Facility at 5102 Swede Lane, Webb City, Missouri 64870, to honor the sacrifice of Officer Jake Reed who was fatally wounded while in the line of duty.

The events of March 8th, 2022 had a profound impact on the families, officers, employees, and so many others. During the service, Chief Rowland and several others will speak to the sacrifices of that day and the heroic acts of our officers.

Jake Reed was raised in Bentonville, Arkansas and graduated from Bentonville Highschool in 2013. He received a Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice Administration and Associate of Science Law Enforcement degree in 2017 from MSSU.

On March 11th, 2022, in his final act of service, Officer Jake Reed’s organs were donated so others could live. This ceremony will honor his sacrifice and will include a Joplin City Council proclamation for “Jake Reed Day”.

The ceremony is open to the general public. Seating and parking may be limited depending on attendance.