
Laurie Police Department
Phone: (573) 374-4871
Fax: (573) 374-0114

Shane Edwards
Police Chief
E-Mail: LPD301@cityoflaurie.com
Chief Shane Edwards is a graduate of the Drury University Police Academy and has worked in Laurie since 2002. He is the Department's firearms instructor, Taser Instructor and specializes in traffic enforcement including DWI. He is a former SWAT operator, a member of the Major Case Squad and investigator for the Drug Task Force.
The Laurie Police Department is a full-service, 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week department.
We have a staff of five full-time officers and six officers in reserve for special events or handling unusual situations. Our officers have a wide range of experience and training. We are a proactive, community oriented department who strives to serve the community. We have enforcement officers fully qualified and trained to handle almost any situation.
All law enforcement agencies in the lake area work together and share intelligence to benefit our citizens.
As all our personnel live and work in the area, we have a natural desire to provide the best service possible to keep Laurie one of the world's best places to live.
Our Laurie Police Officers
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Officer Bishop has been with the department since 2010. He is a member of the Major Case Squad. He is a trained SWAT operator and is a former K-9 handler. He serves as patrol officer. |
Officer Sylvester has been with the department since 2009. He is a graduate of the Missouri Sheriff’s Association Training Academy. He serves as patrol officer. |
Officer Mark Black has worked in Laurie since January, 2007. He previously worked in St. Louis County and the Morgan County Sheriffs Department. He is a veteran of over 25 years in police work and the holder of the Law Enforcement Medal of Valor and was the 2004 State of Missouri Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. He is EVOC certified. He serves as grants administrator, patrol officer, criminal investigator and is a member of the Major Case Squad. |
If you have witnessed any kind of suspicious, criminal or drug activity in the City of Laurie, please submit the following online anonymous form to the City of Laurie Police Department or E-Mail... Police Tips

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