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2025 Golf Tournament

2025 Golf Tournament

May 9, 2025 – Mules National Golf Club, Warrensburg, MO

Awards Ceremony

2024 Annual Awards Ceremony

Charles ‘Chip’ Huth, Citizen of the Year
Detective Philip Henry, Hank Johnson Officer of the Year
Analyst Devlin Hutchins, Non-Sworn Civilian of the Year

ILRC 2024

2024 IRC

Missouri Peace Officers Association

Celebrating Our 92nd Anniversary

Meet the President

Tom Kerns

MPOA President Tom Kerns

It is an honor to serve as President of the Missouri Peace Officers Association. In 1932, our organization was formed and was founded. As we head into our 93rd year of existence, it is evident that our purpose has not changed but is needed more now than ever. The MPOA is for its members and can help provide resources to make all of us successful.

Meet the Executive Director

Executive Director, Rob Ronkoski

MPOA Executive Director Bob Ronkoski

It’s an honor to serve as the Executive Director of the oldest law enforcement organization in the state of Missouri. Since 1932, we have represented public safety personnel across the state. Among many other things, we offer training, scholarships, recruitment assistance, a death benefit and special recognition awards for our members and the general public. Please contact us about becoming a member or an advertiser in our magazine.