Operations / Support Services

The Operations/Patrol Division responds to all calls for service, both emergency and non-emergency. The division patrols all areas of the city, both by vehicle and by foot patrol, serves warrants and apprehends suspects, directs traffic as needed and enforces traffic rules and regulations. Officers investigate vehicle accidents and complete reports. Officers are also responsible for conducting initial investigations of crime reports, suspicious persons and missing persons. Prisoner processing, court appearances and special assignments as delegated by Administration are also responsibilities of the Operations/Patrol Division.

When you call the Police Department:

Remain calm, speak clearly, answer all questions.

Stay on the telephone until directed otherwise.

Make notes on suspect and vehicle descriptions.

Domestic Abuse Information
If you are the victim of domestic violence, abuse by a household member or suffer from parental stress, please call: 417-561-5084 or toll free 866-379-0074 for shelter or assistance.

ExParte Order of Protection
You can file an order for your protection against the person who is abusing you. For specific instructions about how to obtain an ExParte, call the Taney County Circuit Clerk at:
417-546-7230.

Support Services

Support Services performs a variety of support functions including bailiff duties and operation of the jail. The division is also responsible for Parking Enforcement and Communications.

The Communications section handles all non-emergency and emergency 9-1-1 calls and dispatches officers and/or firefighters as needed. They run wanted person checks as well as stolen property checks.

The records section is responsible for storing, retrieving, copying and transferring police records as allowed and required by law.

Community Relations, also within the Support Services Division is responsible for teaching the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program in the Branson and Kirbyville school districts. They also assist with business licensing enforcement and work to increase public awareness by arranging seminars.

The training section conducts departmental training sessions and ensures that all commissioned officers maintain certification as required. The S.O.S. (Special Operations Squad) Team is maintained, led and supervised by the department training supervisor.

Visit the BPD DARE website.