The St. Joseph Police Department’s crime analyst, Bill Cotter, is providing local law enforcement officers with valuable data in various formats to help them make informed decisions about patrol needs and community safety. Cotter, who has been with the department since June 2025, is making a significant impact on how officers in the city, county, and region approach their daily work. Sgt. Stephaine Insell highlighted the importance of the analyst’s work in districts 5, 6, and 7, where officers collaborate on calls due to high activity levels. The analyst’s efforts are enhancing the effectiveness of law enforcement operations in St. Joseph.
