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Brandon Bates Named 2024 Police Officer of the Year

Published on March 11, 2025

Congratulations to Master Police Officer Brandon Bates for being named the 2024 Merriam Police Department Officer of the Year!

Merriam Police Chief Darren McLaughlin and Mayor Bob Pape honored him at the March 10 City Council meeting.

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Police Department Buys New Body Cameras and Video Systems

Published on January 21, 2025

Merriam police officers are using new body cameras to help promote transparency during calls for service.

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Extra Police Enforcement Begins Tomorrow

Published on November 20, 2024

Arrive safely to and from your Thanksgiving destination!

That’s what Merriam police officers are stressing as they begin the annual statewide campaign, “Thanksgiving Safe Arrival.”

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Recent Officer of the Year Promoted to Sergeant

Published on October 16, 2024

The 2023 Merriam Police Officer of the Year was promoted to sergeant at the Oct. 14 City Council meeting.

Sgt. Chris Meyers is a 10-year veteran with the police department.

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Buckle Up or Pay Up! Seatbelt Checks Happening Next Week

Published on October 03, 2024

Merriam police officers will focus on kid safety Oct. 6-12 and ticket anyone not properly buckled.

Officers will patrol local elementary schools during the weeklong seatbelt enforcement campaign.

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Extra DUI Enforcement Begins Tomorrow

Published on August 16, 2024

Stay safe – don’t drink and drive!

The annual You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. campaign starts Saturday, Aug. 17, and runs through Labor Day.

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Merriam Police Conduct Organized Retail Crime Operation

Published on July 02, 2024

Officers with the Merriam Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office recently led a targeted enforcement operation at Merriam Town Center.

They intercepted four thefts and arrested two individuals for felony theft during the daylong operation.

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2024 Click It or Ticket Results

Published on June 11, 2024

Merriam police officers recently participated in the statewide Click It or Ticket campaign, where they wrote tickets if they saw drivers or their passengers not wearing a seatbelt.

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Click It or Ticket Starts May 19

Published on May 16, 2024

Buckle up! The annual statewide Click It or Ticket campaign begins Monday, May 19.

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Merriam Police Department Adds Two Rookies

Published on April 15, 2024

Two new officers are ready to hit the ground running!

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Brandon Bates Named 2024 Police Officer of the Year

Police Department Buys New Body Cameras and Video Systems

Extra Police Enforcement Begins Tomorrow

Recent Officer of the Year Promoted to Sergeant

Buckle Up or Pay Up! Seatbelt Checks Happening Next Week

Extra DUI Enforcement Begins Tomorrow

Merriam Police Conduct Organized Retail Crime Operation

2024 Click It or Ticket Results

Click It or Ticket Starts May 19

Merriam Police Department Adds Two Rookies

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