Joe Mokwa
32nd Chief of Police for St. Louis, Missouri (2001–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph J. Mokwa was appointed St. Louis' 32nd Chief of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. He was an officer for 37 years in the Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis, and started his 7½ year tenure of police commissioner in 2001.[1] Mokwa retired amidst controversy in late July 2008.[2]
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Joe Mokwa | |
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32nd Commissioner of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department | |
In office May 11, 2001 – May 11, 2008 | |
Director of Public Safety | Charles Bryson |
Mayor of St. Louis | Francis Slay |
Preceded by | Ron Henderson |
Succeeded by | Daniel Isom |
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Born | Joseph J. Mokwa (1949-02-18) February 18, 1949 (age 75) |
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Children | 1 |
Residence | Ladue, Missouri |
Alma mater | Webster University |
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