Administration
The Administrative Division provides the support activities necessary
for the efficient functioning of command and operational elements
of the St. Joseph Police Department. They also provide essential complaint
investigation services to the public. The staff coordinates technological
improvements for the department, conducts management research services,
investigates allegations of police misconduct, manages budgeting and
purchasing activities, and conducts accreditation compliance.
We strive to maintain the highest possible standards of performance and service as evidenced by our continuing accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies; we continue to uphold this department’s tradition of excellence. As you read about our four divisions; Administration, Patrol, Detectives and Support Services, you’ll see the various missions each carries out. You can use this website to learn about other related public safety and law enforcement organizations, and we hope you will. For those who may be interested in a career with us, we’ve included information about that as well.
We hope you come away from our website with a sense of the pride we feel in the work we do, and with a sense of how privileged we feel to be able to do it. Together with you, we make a difference. We are your police department, and we are your friends and neighbors too. If you have questions – Please contact us. We’ll be happy to answer them.
Rita Ketchem, Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police
Rita Ketchem began her job with the St. Joseph Police Department on October 16, 1995. She serves as the Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police and as Office Manager for the Administration Office. The job of the Administrative Assistant consists of assisting the Chief of Police in various functions, budget preparation, making travel arrangements for the department, purchasing and supervising the Secretary in Administration. She currently serves on the Red Cross Human Resource Committee and the City of St. Joseph’s Employee Advisory Committee. She is very active with Missouri Special Olympics and was recently appointed as Region 3 Assistant Coordinator for the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. She is also very active in the local chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals.
Delores Rockett, Secretary
Delores Rockett began her job with the St. Joseph Police Department on November 17, 2003 as Secretary in the Administration Office. Her duties with the Police Department include, answering phones and scheduling meetings, performs all payroll functions for the police department and tracks vacation, sick and holiday usage for all employees. She orders all office supplies and equipment for the department. She keeps track of false alarms for the City of St. Joseph and assists the Records Division by inputting traffic citations in to the computer system. She also serves as backup to the Administrative Assistant in her absence and assists her with various other related duties.
Police Accreditaton
Professional Standards
