SJPD captain selected Platte City police chief

A St. Joseph Police Department captain is headed south to lead another law enforcement agency.

Capt. Jeff Wilson will take over as chief of police in Platte City in April following the retirement of current Chief Joe Wellington.

Wilson, a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, was chosen from a pool of 40 applicants. He has 31 years of law enforcement experience and currently serves as a spokesman for the St. Joseph Police Department.

According to Platte City officials, Wilson brings new ideas, concepts and methods that can build a solid future for the city’s public safety.

“Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a diverse and accomplished command and leadership background, equipping him with the expertise necessary to lead the Platte City Police Department into the future,” said Platte City mayor Steve Hoeger in a press release.

Wilson’s tenure with Platte City will officially begin in March where he will start with the city as a captain before becoming chief on April 1.