Text Box: Sgt. William Fay

Text Box: I was raised in Columbia, MO. After graduating from Hickman High School I enlisted in the Air Force and spent 4 years as a Law Enforcement Specialist at the U.S. Air Force Academy I Colorado Springs, CO. I was hired as a patrolman for the City of Kirksville in 1984, was promoted to Corporal in September of 1988, and then on to Sergeant in October of 1991. I enjoy my daily contact with both my co-workers and the citizens of Kirksville. My hobbies include reading mysteries and fiction, amateur radio, and collecting tactical folding knives.

Text Box: Sgt. James Holzmeier

Text Box: .I am a life-long resident of Kirksville and graduated from both KV High School and Truman State University. I have worked at the Kirksville Police Department since February of 1990. I have served as the departments Field Training Officer and was responsible for the training of new officers. I was promoted to Corporal in 2002 and then Sergeant in 2006. I am married to Sara Holzmeier, the departments School Resource Officer. We have a daughter named Riley and a son named Matthew. In my spare time I enjoy hunting, reading, computers, and spending time with my family and friends.

Text Box: Sgt. J. Craig Crouse

Text Box: I was raised in Boone, Iowa. I served in the U.S. Navy after high school and then attended Iowa State University. I worked construction before becoming a Police Officer in Trenton, Missouri in 1981. In 1990 I was hired by the Kirksville Police Department as a patrol officer. I was promoted to Corporal in 1994 and to Sergeant in 2002. My duties at the department include accident scene investigation. I enjoy the close relationship that the police department has with the citizens of Kirksville.

Text Box: I started with the Kirksville Police Department in August of 1986. I was promoted to Corporal in 1991. I perform a variety of duties including: patrol, traffic enforcement, investigations, accident investigations, and supervision of officers.

Text Box: Cpl. Steve Albertson

Text Box: I was raised in Kirksville and graduated from Kirksville Senior High. After school I worked for a marketing company in Iowa until late in the year of 1982. In February of 1983 I became an officer with the Kirksville Police Department. I was promoted to Corporal in September of 1995. I enjoy the contact I have with the public and my co-workers. I am the department Firearms Instructor and Armorer, which means I maintain and repair our weapons. My hobbies are hunting, fishing, and taking care of my bird dog, Chip.

Text Box: Cpl. Mark Wellman

Text Box: I was raised in Kirksville and received a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice at Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman) in 1991. I began my law enforcement career with the Milan Police Department in 1994 and began with the Kirksville Police Department in 1997. I am currently the Field Sobriety Tests Instructor and one of two Glock Armorers with the department. I am also the Hostage Negotiator for the departments Special Response Team (SRT). I was promoted to Corporal in 1996. I enjoy working with the other members of the Kirksville Police Department and spending time with my family.

Text Box: Cpl. David Grissom

Text Box: I graduated from Kirksville High School and Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State University) where I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. I received my law enforcement training at the University of Missouri Law Enforcement Training Institute. I joined the Kirksville Police Department in 1995. I am assigned to the patrol division. My special duties include O.C. (pepper spray) Instructor, Lake Patrol Officer, and serve on the SRT (SWAT) Team.

Text Box: Officer William King

Text Box: I was raised in western Adair County and graduated from Adair County        R-1 High School. In 1998 I graduated with an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Indian Hills Community College. I graduated from the police academy in 1998 and shortly after started my career in law enforcement with the Truman State University Department of Public Safety. I was hired by the Kirksville Police Department in early 1999. I am proud to be a member of the law enforcement community and feel I am giving back to the community in which I was raised. 

Text Box: Officer Justin Jones

Text Box: I am 1992 graduate of Brashear High School who attended Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State University) and the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. I graduated at the top of my academy class from the Law Enforcement Training Institute at Mizzou. In January of 1998 I joined the Kirksville Police Department where I now serve as a patrol officer and police instructor.

Text Box: Officer Scott Thrasher

Text Box: I started my law enforcement career when I enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1991 and served as a L.E. boarding team member. I attended the Police Academy in Springfield, Missouri where I graduated at the top of my class. I went on to work for the Marceline Police Department for 3 years. I came to work for the Kirksville Police Department in 2001. I am the departments TASER instructor and serve on the SRT (SWAT) Team. I am happily married with a lovely little daughter. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, outdoors activities, electronics, and video games.

Text Box: Officer Bill Puryear

Text Box: I grew up on a farm in rural Kirksville. I received my education from Adair County R-1 and Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State University). I was hired by the City of Kirksville as a patrol officer in 2001. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also like working with the citizens of Kirksville.

Text Box: Officer Richard Walters

Text Box: I graduated from Novinger High School in 1999. In the summer of 1999 I enlisted in the U.S. Navy and spent a little over a year as a Law Enforcement Officer (M.A.A.). After I left the Navy I went to the Police Academy and was hired as a patrolman for the City of Kirksville in 2002. I enjoy my daily contacts with boy my co-workers and the citizens of Kirksville. My hobbies include fishing, motorcycles, working on my truck, and spending time with my family.

Text Box: Officer Dennis Peterson

Text Box: I was raised here in the Kirksville area since 1969. I have been involved in law enforcement for over 20 years. I have served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army in a Military Police Unit. I was a state trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety. I came to work for the Kirksville Police Department in 2003 for the second time after serving here almost 20 years ago. During that time my duties have included traffic patrol, accident investigations, juvenile officer, and patrolman. I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors during the hunting season, and riding my four wheeler.

Text Box: Officer Bob Hardwick

Text Box: I graduated from the Moberly Area Community College Law Enforcement Academy in 1999. I was employed by the Missouri State Park Rangers, serving in the Columbia and St. Louis area. I was promoted to the rank of corporal after one year of service. I have been an instructor in PPCT (officer self-defense), O.C. (pepper spray), and weapons retention. I recently came back to work for the Kirksville Police Department in 2004 after serving from 2000 to 2002.

Text Box: Officer Scott Carriker

Text Box: I have been a life long resident of the Kirksville area. I graduated from the Kirksville High School in 1992. I worked numerous jobs in the area before attending the Missouri Sheriff’s Association Training Academy in 2004. Upon graduating I accepted a position with the Kirksville Police Department. I chose to be a police officer in Kirksville to help make a difference in my community. I currently serve as a member of the department SRT (SWAT) Team.

Text Box: Officer Steve Feeney

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Text Box: I grew up on a farm in rural Kirksville and graduated from Brashear High School in 1995. I attended Northwest Missouri State University and Indian Hills Community College. I moved to western Kansas and started my law enforcement career in 1999. I worked in Kansas as a Sheriff’s Deputy for almost six years before moving back to Missouri and being hired by the Kirksville Police Department. I currently serve on the department SRT (SWAT) Team. In my off time I enjoy hunting, four wheeling, and spending time with my family.