Police Officers' Page 

The Police Department at Their best!!

Chief Jim Baker started November  1977 on the Chariton Police Department. D.A.R.E. officer and canine officer. Hobbies - spending time with family, weight lifting and training police canine.

Police Clerk Susie Pillsbury started November 1997 on the Chariton Police Department. Over sees record department. Hobbies - gardening, needle point and quilting.  Meeting all that come in the door with a friendly smile is Susie.

Sergeant Kris Depner started December 1979 on the Chariton Police Department. Supervises patrol force and department investigations. He is always ready to help other officers with his experience.

Corporal Jeff Johnson started January 1991 on the Chariton Police Department. Field  training officer, defensive tactics instructor and firearms instructor.  Hobbies - weight lifting, softball, and golfing.

Officer Paul Brown, 6 years on Chariton Police Department, Assistant field training officer, bicycle patrol, Patrol Officer, Hobbies - Chariton Volunteer Fire Department, playing sports and being an Iowa Hawkeye fan. 

Tosca - Police canine started on the Chariton Police Department, June 1999. Tosca was 4 years old when she started on our department and her breed is Belgium Malinois from Holland. Tosca is trained in patrol work, narcotic detection and tracking. She also assists with the D.A.R.E. program.

  Our special weapons officer is showing how to get in position for a frontal assault.  Many of the officers train for dangers assaults that we all hope will never happen.

Reserve Officer Mike Goben, Has given numerous hours to the police force. He works security at school activities and city functions.

Reserve Officer Mike Anderson, Has worked several hours keeping the records up to date in our computer system and on surveillances.

Sharing the Lucas County Law Enforcement Center with the Sheriff.  The Center holds the offices of the Lucas County Sheriff, jail facilities and the Chariton Police Department.

  Retired Officer Groff Recently retired Police Officer Dean Groff is moving from Chariton to Arizona.  He had 18 years with the Chariton Police Department, 30 years in law enforcement all together.  Congratulation Dean!!!!!!  He has been a very valuable member of the Chariton Police Force and the City of Chariton family.  We will all miss him and wish him the best of luck during his well desired retirement

Last updated 02/26/04