Pictured above, Left to Right, (back row) Chief of Police Jeff Trotnic, Officer Nick Williams, Officer Rodney Howe, (front row) Officer Cathy Rigney, Officer Bill Lietz

Chief Jeffrey S. Trotnic has been a resident of Duenweg since 1991. He has been a commissioned police officer in the State of Missouri since 1988, when he was hired by the Joplin Police Department. He currently holds the rank of Lieutenant at the Joplin Police Department.

Chief Trotnic graduated from Southeast Rural High School in Cherokee, Kansas in 1985. He graduated from Missouri Southern State University with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. He is currently working on his Master’s degree in Criminal Justice through Central Missouri State University.

Chief Trotnic has been married to Julie since 1989 and has three children. He is a member of the Duenweg First Baptist Church where he serves as a Deacon. He took the position as Chief of Police January 17, 2005 and is trying to make a positive impact on the citizens of Duenweg and those that visit.

Police Department Forms
If you are going to be out of town and would like to place your house on our patrol list, fill out our House Checklist and turn it in to the Police Department before you leave. Read a selection of city ordinances, or the 2005 End Of Year Report.