Sarcoxie Police Department

Mission Statement The mission of the Sarcoxie Police Department is to protect life, property, and the individual rights of the citizens, business owners, and visitors of the City of Sarcoxie. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics All members of the Sarcoxie Police Department are expected to adhere to the nationally published Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. Balanced Public Interaction Officers are expected to maintain a healthy balance of enforcement and non‑enforcement interactions with the public. Purpose of Traffic Enforcement The Sarcoxie Police Department is under no burden or expectation to generate income through traffic tickets. The sole goal of traffic enforcement is to change unsafe driving behaviors and minimize the risk of traffic accidents and injuries. While never forgetting these goals, there is a point where the number of traffic stops and tickets can be greater than our community can bear without damaging the image of the department or city government. Non-emergency: (417) 548-3500. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Sarcoxie city, MO has an estimated population of 1,344.