City of Forsyth Missouri

Forsyth Police Department

MISSION STATEMENT

The Police Department, in serving the people of the City of Forsyth, strives to reduce crime and provide a safe city by:

Recognizing that its goal is to help people and provide assistance at every opportunity.
Providing preventive, investigative, and enforcement services.
Increasing citizen satisfaction with public safety and obtaining community cooperation through the Department's training, skills, and efforts; and
Realizing that the Police Department alone cannot control crime but must act in concert with the community and the rest of the Criminal Justice System.

In achieving this mission, the men and women of the City of Forsyth Police Department will conduct themselves in an ethical manner. They will:

Respect and protect the rights of citizens as determined by the law.
Treat citizens and their fellow employees courteously and with the same amount of dignity with which they expect to be treated themselves.
Be examples of honesty and integrity in their professional and personal lives, thereby earning the public trust.
Perform their duties with the knowledge that protection of the lives and property of all citizens is their primary duty; and
Comply with the spirit and letter of the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.

VISION STATEMENT

The City of Forsyth Police Department believes in the principals of community policing and works in partnership with the citizens and local businesses to promote, encourage, and enact ways to maintain a low crime rate, increase public safety, and enhance our quality of life.

CORE VALUES

Integrity – We are committed to candor, honest, and ethical behavior with each other and to those we serve.

Public Service – We deliver to the public, high quality service, which is fair, impartial, courteous, responsive and efficient. We recognize the need to involve the community in creating a secure and safe environment.

Competence – We maintain high standards of training and expertise and keep abreast of new trends and standards in the field of law enforcement.

Responsibility and Accountability – We make effective use of our resources and provide a spirit of open communication within our community. We are responsible for our actions. We admit our mistakes and strive to earn the trust and support of our community.

Respect for Co-Workers – We maintain a workplace environment based on mutual respect, which reflects an appreciation of the unique qualities of each individual who contributes to the overall good of our team.

Jeffrey D Lofton

Chief of Police

City of Forsyth Police Department

417-251-1378

JLofton@forsythmo.gov

City of Forsyth Police Department

Welcome to the webpage of the City of Forsyth Police Department and thank you for visiting our site. I hope you find the information we have provided in the past, and what we will provide in the future, very useful as a member of this community, you are creating your place in the legacy of the City of Forsyth. Your Police Department is here to create a safer and more secure environment with a professional approach to accountability and responsibility in the forefront, guided by ethics and morals, to the citizens who live and work here, as well as those who travel through.

A safe community is a vibrant community. The City of Forsyth Police Department is committed to being interactive with the community and being responsive to the needs and desires expressed to us.

In my position as the Chief of Police for the City of Forsyth, I want to extend a welcome to you at our headquarters, through our social media outlet, and of course through telephone and email communication.

Sincerely and respectfully,

Jeffrey D Lofton

Chief of Police

City of Forsyth Police Department

Police Report Requests

Forsyth police reports are available pursuant to the Missouri Sunshine Law (610.100 RSMo). Our goal when releasing police reports is to protect the rights of those individuals named in the report. As a result, police reports can be retrieved for the following persons:

Persons involved in the incident (victim, suspect, property owner);
Family members of persons involved in the incident if the person involved in the incident is deceased or incompetent
Witnesses to an incident (named in the report).
Attorneys and insurers for persons involved (see additional information below).

Criminal Incident and Accident Reports are available to the above-listed individuals typically beginning five (5) business days after the date of the incident. However, the Forsyth Police Department reserves the right to extend that time period based on circumstances that may arise, causing a delay in completing a given report. Requests can be made in person by visiting the Forsyth Police Department, 15405 U.S. Highway 160, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 3 pm. Any person requesting a report will be asked to produce a valid state-issued identification card or driver's license.

Date and location of occurrence
Case Number (if known)
Names of persons involved
Names of police officers working the case (if known)

All requests for police reports from attorneys, insurance companies and report collection agencies must be submitted by U.S. Mail. Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope and direct requests to:

Custodian of Records

Forsyth Police Department

PO Box 545

Forsyth, MO 65653

Requests by attorneys should be on official letterhead and clearly identify the client being represented. The attorney’s bar number and an original signature are required on the request.

Insurance company requests should be on official letterhead, including the insured’s name, date and location of the incident, and case number if known.

The Forsyth Police Department reserves the right to seek additional information or documents that confirm the requesting party is a licensed attorney, bonafide insurance company, report collection agency, or other relevant interested party. Any request for police reports may be forwarded to the Forsyth city attorney for legal considerations before a report is released.

Forsyth police- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The City of Forsyth, located in scenic Taney County, Missouri, is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. We are located just 15 minutes from entertainment mecca Branson, Missouri.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking career-minded applicants who are looking for a law enforcement position on a police department with a family-like atmosphere.

What qualifications are we looking for?

Minimum qualifications include high school graduate or GED, at least 21 years of age, Class A or B Missouri POST certification, valid Missouri driver’s license, no pending or felony convictions or domestic violence-related misdemeanor convictions. Candidates should possess the ability to follow directives from supervisors, be able to enforce city ordinances and state laws and effectively respond to calls for service.

What do we offer?

Starting wage is $19.50 per hour plus generous benefits. Employee benefits include paid vacation, 104 hours of paid holidays, 80 hours of earned sick time, department paid training, LAGERS retirement program and employer-paid health insurance.

How to apply

Applications can be obtained by printing and completing our application, available by clicking the box below, or may be picked up in person at 15405 US Hwy 160 in Forsyth, Missouri. For any questions, contact us by telephone at 417-546-4763.

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