Background
Stewart, Joe R. was born on April 5, 1952 in Arcadia, Louisiana, United States. Son of Grover and Jane (Thrash) Stewart.
Stewart, Joe R. was born on April 5, 1952 in Arcadia, Louisiana, United States. Son of Grover and Jane (Thrash) Stewart.
Bachelor in Psychology, Northeast Louisiana University, 1974. Master in Criminal Justice, Northeast Louisiana University, 1977. Student, Law Enforcement Basic Academy, Louisiana State University, 1975.
Certified basic training, Law Enforcement Training Institute, 1978. Field in-service training, Louisiana State University, 1980.
Police officer, Monroe (Louisiana) Police Department, 1974-1990;
police sergeant, Monroe (Louisiana) Police Department, 1990-1992;
chief of police, Monroe (Louisiana) Police Department, since 1992. Board directors Crime Stoppers International, 4th Judicial District Attorney BOUNCE Program. Instructor North Louisiana Police Academy, 1989-1992.
Co-founder, staff member Monroe Police Department Law Enforcement Training Sys., 1991. Active Governor Task Force on Violent Crime & Homicide, since 1993.
Active St. Albans Episcopalian Church, Monroe. Member International Union Police Association, International Association Chiefs of Police, Louisiana Association Chiefs of Police, International Cult Crime Information Network, National Chief's Association, International Fraternal Order of Police, Municipal Police Office Associates, Northeast Louisiana University Alumni Association, Northeast Louisiana University Criminal Justice Alumni Association.
Married Amanda Almeda Gunter, August 24, 1974.