Troop D - History

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Troop D is located on Kearney Street in Springfield just West of US-65. Troop D is the largest troop in geographical area. Organized in 1931, its headquarters was first located in Joplin, but in 1933, was moved to Springfield. Troop D serves 18 counties in Southwestern Missouri. There are currently 127 uniformed officers, 70 uniformed civilians, and 13 civilian employees assigned to Troop D. Troop D has a Service Center located in Carthage to serve the western counties of the troop area. The Service Center is located on the east side of I-49 at the Cedar Road exit. The Cedar Road exit is about 1/2 mile north of I-44 on I-49 and approximately 3 miles south of Carthage.

The following counties are served by Troop D: Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Vernon, and Webster.

Troop D Map

Troop D County Map

Command Officer

  • Captain Dale O. Jinkens

Troop Staff

  • Lieutenant Brian E. Jones
  • Lieutenant Jeffrey B. Johnson
  • Lieutenant Bradley S. Bearden
  • Lieutenant Eddie J. Walker
  • Lieutenant M. Travis Polodna

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