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Branson Police Department opens applications for 2025 Citizens Police Academy
This 12-week program begins Thursday, August 21, 2025, and takes place every Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. through November 6.

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MOU permits City of Branson to perform certain Homeland Security duties
The staff report points out that “HSI is tasked with investigating and tracking human trafficking and internet crimes throughout the United States and its interests throughout the world.

Gary J. Groman
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Branson’s new Police Station: Ahead of schedule and on budget!
Its unique construction involves repurposing the old White House Theater. Chief Schmitt said that doing this building rather than a new...

Gary J. Groman
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Alumni Assocation to host fundraising event
Pappo's Pizzeria is the site of an upcoming fundraiser to benefit the Branson Police Department. The Branson Citizens Police Academy...

K.D. Michaels
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Coffee with a Cop Day observed in Branson, Forsyth
An annual event that began in 2016, Coffee with a Cop is celebrated nationwide on the first Wednesday of October...

K.D. Michaels
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Citizens Police Academy: An understanding of the Branson Police Department
Spearheaded by Branson Police Officer Darold Donathan, the Citizens Police Academy covers a variety of topics...

K.D. Michaels
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Officers sworn in during Branson PD ceremony
In the touching ceremony held on August 28, the officers and personnel were joined by family and friends, as well as co-workers and ...

K.D. Michaels
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Branson PD: Back to school safety reminders
Remember, those speed limit signs aren’t just for show—SLOW DOWN! Let’s keep our streets safe and make this school year the best yet!

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Branson Police Department reports on online scams
“Once the scammers establish communications, the victims are instructed to download software or Apps that allows the scammer to access...

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Branson's new police department becoming a reality
Branson Board of Alderpersons unanimously approved the financing of the final $10,750,000 for the new Branson Police Department.

Gary J. Groman
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Now accepting applications for 2024 Branson Citizens Police Academy
The Branson Police Department is accepting applications for our 2024 Citizen Police Academy, a program in which community members are...

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Branson Police Department receives help from Police Service Assistants
BPD has two Police Service Assistants (PSA’s) that assist our officers and other employees.

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Fundraiser set for May 25 to support Branson Police Department
Members of the BCPAAA will be stationed in front of Petco on Branson Hills Parkway to share information on the Citizens Police Academy...

K.D. Michaels
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Branson PD: National Police Week observed
Branson Police officers will be wearing a shroud on their badges through May 17 during this time of recognition, remembrance and honor.

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Retired Branson police officer dies suddenly; Celebration of Life April 26
A GoFundMe fundraiser is set up for the family of former Branson Police Officer Frank Hirahara.
Rob Doherty
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