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Meet Three New Faces on the Merriam Police Department

Published on September 20, 2023

You’ll see three new Merriam police officers at our community events – all wanting to make a difference in our City.

Devin Newman, Sydney Schneider, and Gary Young recently joined the City’s police department and said they can’t wait to jump in and help make Merriam a safer community.

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Merriam’s Crime Analyst Wins International Award

Published on August 31, 2023

Helping catch criminals using analytics and finding out where car crashes happen most frequently is just part of what Crime Analyst Seth Potts does for the Merriam Police Department.

Since 2016, Potts has worked behind the scenes, using statistics to make work easier for police officers. His efforts are being honored on the international level.

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Merriam Police Officer Travels to Germany for Special Olympics

Published on July 11, 2023

Capt. Jeremiah Waters recently flew into Berlin, Germany, to represent the Merriam Police Department at the Special Olympics World Games.

While there, Waters carried the torch, called the Flame of Hope, that starts the opening ceremony games. He said the experience was life-changing.

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Overland Park Fire Department Gets a New Chief

Published on June 27, 2023

Overland Park’s city manager this week selected veteran Alan Long as the Overland Park Fire Department’s new fire chief.

The OPFD serves Merriam residents in a unique partnership.

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Merriam Police Adds Four to its Department

Published on May 30, 2023

Four new faces grace the Merriam Police Department.

Dax Driskill, Dalton Peavler, Gerry Thomas, and Austin Zenitsky started working for Team Merriam in May. They all said they feel very welcomed into the police department and community.

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Buckle Up – Click It or Ticket Starts Monday

Published on May 17, 2023

Don’t get a ticket! The annual Click It or Ticket statewide campaign begins Monday, May 22.

Merriam police officers will write you a ticket if they see you or any passenger in your vehicle not wearing a seatbelt.

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Merriam Police Annual Report Highlights Community Connections

Published on April 19, 2023

Merriam Police Chief Darren McLaughlin recently released the police department’s 2022 annual report.

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OPFD 2022 Annual Report Details Total Service Calls

Published on April 18, 2023

The Overland Park Fire Department recently released its 2022 annual report. The OPFD serves Merriam residents in a unique partnership.

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Merriam Police Sergeant Promoted to Captain

Published on April 13, 2023

With his 16-year-old son, Brady, pinning on his new badge, Jeremiah Waters was promoted from police sergeant to captain at the April 10 City Council meeting.

Waters is a 19-year veteran of the Merriam Police Department and has served many roles throughout his tenure.

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Extra DUI Enforcement During New Year's to Help Keep you Safe

Published on December 23, 2022

As we celebrate the end of 2022, do so responsibly. Merriam police officers are stepping up DUI enforcement for the New Year's.

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Meet Three New Faces on the Merriam Police Department

Merriam’s Crime Analyst Wins International Award

Merriam Police Officer Travels to Germany for Special Olympics

Overland Park Fire Department Gets a New Chief

Merriam Police Adds Four to its Department

Buckle Up – Click It or Ticket Starts Monday

Merriam Police Annual Report Highlights Community Connections

OPFD 2022 Annual Report Details Total Service Calls

Merriam Police Sergeant Promoted to Captain

Extra DUI Enforcement During New Year's to Help Keep you Safe

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