Chief of Police
Overland Park Police Department
Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Doreen Jokerst is the Chief of Police for the Overland Park Police Department (OPPD), serving the city of Overland Park, Kansas, the state’s second-largest city, with a population of approximately 200,000 residents. The OPPD is a forward-thinking and innovative agency with an authorized strength of 280 commissioned officers and approximately 85 professional staff members.
Before her current role, Chief Jokerst served as the Chief of Police at the University of Colorado Boulder for six years. She also rose to the rank of police commander after serving twenty years in a Denver-area police department, gaining extensive experience in specialized roles and supervisory positions. Chief Jokerst holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership for Educational Equity in Higher Education, a Master’s Degree in Psychology, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. She is also a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, the Senior Management Institute for Police, and the FBI National Academy.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM MT