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Officer Uses Police Access for Personal Checks | Joplin News
A former Joplin police officer is facing serious legal trouble after allegedly using his department-issued laptop to run 22 unauthorized background checks on girlfriends and their boyfriends — all while on the clock. Only four of those searches are still within statute of limitations, but the fallout is already severe: he’s posted a $20K bond under strict conditions, including no contact with any victims. This case exposes the dangerous gap between enforcing the law and breaking it for personal gain — and court returns September 30. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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