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Kimberling City Officially Receives Missouri Blue Shield Designation April 17th, Kimberling City officially received Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety. This prestigious honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement. The Missouri Blue Shield Program, created by Governor Kehoe in January 2025 through Executive Order 25-03, recognizes local governments that make significant efforts to reduce crime, foster law enforcement collaboration, and build strong community partnerships for public safety. “Public safety is the foundation of a thriving community and state. It affects everything from families feeling secure to businesses having the confidence to invest and grow,” said Governor Kehoe. “We designed the Missouri Blue Shield Program to recognize communities that go above and beyond in creating a place where people want to live, work, and build their futures. A Missouri Blue Shield designation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of local governments across Missouri who are leading the way in making public safety a priority.” “The Department of Public Safety is proud to work alongside communities like Kimberling City that have shown exceptional dedication to enhancing public safety,” said Mark James, Director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS). “This program is about fostering collaboration between local law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. Our goal is to support these efforts, providing resources and guidance to help communities build sustainable, long-term solutions for crime reduction and public safety.” “It’s truly commendable to see the Chief’s leadership and efforts recognized through the Blue Shield Designation. This achievement is another positive step forward for our city.” — Mayor Bob Fritz "Receiving the Blue Shield designation is a testament to the strong commitment Kimberling City Police Department exhibits going above and beyond normal police work to make Kimberling City a better place to work, live and visit! It is an honor to work alongside the men and women of our Police Department." Dawne Gardner, City Administrator. "It is an incredible honor to receive the Blue Shield designation on behalf of our Police Department. This recognition is a reflection of our team’s unwavering dedication to excellence in service, safety, and community trust. My continued goal is to lead Kimberling City toward becoming the safest city in the State of Missouri, and this milestone affirms we are on the right path." Todd Lemoine, Chief of Police Eligibility and Program Details Communities are eligible for a Missouri Blue Shield designation based on their dedication to reducing crime, making substantial investments in public safety, and developing strong collaboration with law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders. Each participating community’s commitment will be reviewed annually to ensure continued alignment with the program’s goals. Participation Incentives Communities that earn a Missouri Blue Shield designation will receive grant funding for law enforcement training and equipment as part of Governor Kehoe’s Recommended Budget for the State Fiscal Year 2026. Communities will also be featured on Governor Kehoe’s social media pages as well as the DPS website to highlight their participation in the program. About Kimberling City Kimberling City earned a Missouri Blue Shield designation due to its exceptional commitment to public safety. The Kimberling City Police Department has successfully implemented innovative programs aimed at reducing crime and enhancing community safety. Our efforts include a robust Neighborhood Watch Program that fosters strong community engagement, the proactive EYE Watch Program which enhances Officer patrol visibility and crime prevention, and the dedicated support of 25 active members in our Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Program, who assist in strengthening the bond between law enforcement and the community. Our approach to public safety extends beyond traditional law enforcement methods, incorporating community-driven programs that empower citizens and enhance overall security. By integrating these programs into our daily operations, the Kimberling City Police Department has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing crime and fostering a safer environment for residents and visitors alike. Through continued innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to public safety, we strive to ensure that Kimberling City remains a secure and thriving community. This designation affirms Kimberling City's dedication to fostering a safe, secure, and welcoming community—one where residents, visitors, and generations to come can flourish in peace and confidence.

Kimberling City Municipal Court is canceled Thursday February 20, 2025.

ANNOUNCEMENT September 26, 2024 We are excited to invite everyone to this year's National Night Out, happening in less than a week! Join us for an evening of community engagement and support by registering today. Attendance is free, but be sure to register early and make the most of this event—last year we ran out of food! Your registration matters! Let's turn those Facebook "Interested" numbers into "Going"—every registration counts. Plus, the first 500 registered attendees will enjoy free hamburgers! If the free hamburgers aren't enough to draw interest, we’ll also have exciting attractions like the Seat Belt Convincer simulator and the Shoot Don't Shoot simulator. These interactive activities offer a unique and engaging experience for attendees. National Night Out is dedicated to building and strengthening community-police partnerships. Non-profit organizations focused on health, safety, and security are also welcome to participate. If you've already registered, thank you! Please help spread the word by sharing this with friends and family. Let's make this year's event our best one yet! See the Line up below and Map DATE: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 LOCATION: Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church ADDRESS: 20 Kimberling Blvd, Kimberling City, MO 65686 TIME: 5pm - 8pm WHO: Neighbors, Family, Friends and Children of Kimberling City FREE FREE FREE TICKETS!! Please Register Soonest if you are attending. Links Below - Share Share Share 2024 STATS WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK EVENT TICKETS ATTENDANCE Several Stone County Law Enforcement Agencies, First Responders, Fire, Mercy, and Cox on display 16- Vendors 5 - Food Trucks 99 - Going 102 - Interested 2023 STATS - Several First Responder Equip Displays, 29 Non Profit Vendors and over 550 Attendees. 3rd Annual National Night Out 2024 New additions this Year will be exciting for all. National Night Out 2024 Free Sign-Up Event Link https://fb.me/e/1Q5Zpaiu5 (Find Ticket on Face Book Event) And/or website https://www.ckcmo.com/o/kpd National Night Out 2024 3rd Annual - Kimberling City National Night Out 2024 Registration Link https://www.cognitoforms.com/cityofkimberlingcity/nationalnightout2024registration https://www.facebook.com/KimberlingCityPD/ HIGHLIGHTS • CASSANDRE' HAYGOOD - SINGING NATIONAL ANTHEM • MUSIC BY VETERANS OF THE OZARKS • MEET STONE COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS • HIGHWAY PATROL SEAT BELT CONVINCER SIMULATOR • REEDS SPRING HIGH SCHOOL CHEER • OVER 150 SIGNED-UP & INTERESTED • SEVERAL NON-PROFITS (HEALTH, WELLNESS, SAFETY, AND SECURITY) • FOOD TRUCKS • OZARK SHOOT/DON’T SHOOT MILO SIMULATOR First Responders • Kimberling City Police Department • Missouri State Highway Patrol - Seat Belt Convincer Simulator • Missouri State Water Patrol • Stone County Sheriff’s Office - S.W.A.T. & D.A.R.E. • Indian Point Police Department • Crane Police Department • Reeds Spring Police Department • Southern Stone County Fire Protection District • Mercy Ambulance • Mercy Life Flight Non-Profits/Vendors 1. Kimberling City VIPS Volunteers in Police Service) 2. Kimberling City Park Board 3. Stone County 100 4. Ozark Shoot -Don’t Shoot MILO Simulator 5. Veterans of the Ozarks 6. Drug Free Ozarks 7. Fordland Clinic 8. Pathways Project Coalition 9. Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks 10. Special Olympics of Missouri 11. Stone County Developmental Disability Board 12. Kimberling City Elks 2505 - Drug Free Ozarks 13. Stone County CIA (Citizens in Action) 14. Our Lady of the Cove 15. State Farm 16. Wellness for Warriors Quilting Group 17. Al-Anon Family Groups 18. Stone County Library 19. Kimberling City Masons - MO CHIP (Child Identification Program) 20. Reeds Spring High School Project Graduation (Iced Tea Booth) 21. Reeds Spring High School Cheerleaders Food Trucks/Booths • Generations Bank - Harter House (500) Hamburgers • Duckees - Hotdogs & Water • Funky Twig - Ice Cream • Domina's - Pizza • Ghiotto Eatery and Catering COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND BE WITH YOUR COMMUNITY! THIS EVENT WAS A HIT THE LAST TWO YEARS AND ESSENTIAL FOR OUR COUNTY! We will have Police, Fire, and EMS present and on full display.

Exciting Announcement: You're Invited! Join us for Coffee Talk Thursday with Todd for the 1st time at the Table Rock Lake American Legion! 🗓 Date: September 19, 2024 🕙 Time: 9am - 10am 📍 Location: Table Rock American Legion Post #637, #2 Woodland Ave, Kimberling City, MO Let’s gather for warm conversations over coffee as Todd engages with the community. ☕ Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast or just enjoy a great chat, this is your chance to connect with Todd. We’ll discuss everything from Police Department Update, neighborhood watch initiatives to local happenings—all while enjoying a freshly brewed cup! Plus, learn how you can meet and become part of our newest initiative—Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS). Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved and make a difference in your community! Are you following us on Facebook yet? Stay updated on all the latest news, events, and community updates by liking and following our page! Click the link below to join our online community: https://www.facebook.com/KimberlingCityPD

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Today, our own Kimberling City Police Chief Todd Lemoine was announced 2024 Missouri Police Chief of the Year at the Missouri Police Chiefs Association Conference! What an honor for Chief Lemoine and the City of Kimberling City!!!

REMINDER: Coffee Talk Thursday with Todd ANNOUNCEMENT: Coffee Talk Thursday with Todd Where: Ozark Coffee Co, Kimberling City Shopping Center. When: Thursday April 18th, 2024 Time: 8:00am - 10:00am What: Coffee with the Chief of Police Todd Lemoine Chief of Police Kimberling City Police Department

ANNOUNCEMENT: Police Committee Meeting When: April 9, 2024 Time: 4:30pm Where: The City of Kimberling City - City Hall Who: Citizens of Kimberling City

SAVE THE DATE!!! 3rd Annual National Night Out 2024 FREE FREE FREE TICKETS!! Registration is OPEN! Please Register Soonest if you are attending. Links Below - Share Share Share DATE: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 LOCATION: Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church ADDRESS: 20 Kimberling Blvd, Kimberling City, MO 65686 TIME: 5pm - 8pm WHO: Neighbors, Family, Friends and Children of Kimberling City New additions this Year will be exciting for all. National Night Out 2024 Free Sign-Up Event Link https://fb.me/e/1Q5Zpaiu5 (Find Ticket on Face Book Event) And/or website https://www.ckcmo.com/o/kpd National Night Out 2024 3rd Annual - Kimberling City National Night Out 2024 Registration (cognitoforms.com) https://www.facebook.com/KimberlingCityPD/

Officer Clinton Bray received the honor of being the first Kimberling City Officer of the Year. The Officer of the Year is an extension of their Officer of the Month program, which was started in the beginning of 2023 by two Kimberling City Police Corporals to recognize the hard work and dedication of the officers. Bray started with the Kimberling City Police Department in February of 2023. In 2023, Bray had the following stats: - 105 police reports - 403 traffic stops with 236 citations and 386 warnings - 51 arrests including: - 27 drivers license offenses - 8 warrant misdemeanors - 1 warrant felony - 2 trespasses - 5 drugs - 1 assault - 3 domestic - 4 DWI alcohol In addition to his annual stats. Officer Bray completed two weeks of gruesome firearms training to become the city's Firearms Instructor. Kimberling City Police Chief Todd Lemoine said Bray being recognized as Officer of the Year showcases his achievements and commitment to the community. "We wanted to ensure the citizens whom we serve are aware of (the) commitment to excellence, productivity, and distinct achievements (of our officers). The overall goal is to inspire acts of kindness, and professional law enforcement service and to strengthen the trust between the citizens and officers whom we serve,” Lemoine said. “We went a step further to recognize the officer who has excelled the entire year! Our Officer of the Year was the last officer hired in February 2023. He is quickly approaching a successful year under his belt. We, as a team, are excited about his growth, considering his accomplishments over the last 11 months. “Officer Bray has been a tremendous asset to our police department. He immediately became a part of our family and hit the ground running! He is professional, ambitious and has a humorous personality.” The Officer of the Month program was started by Kimberling City Police Corporals Kregel and Boillot. The Officer of the Month/Year Program started shortly after the beginning of 2023. These corporals wanted to be able to recognize the officers. “Every day, the city of Kimberling City Police Department officers perform extraordinary acts in service to our community. But too often, these acts are not properly recognized,” Lemoine said. “The Officer of the Month initiative was developed by the team's supervisors Corporal Kregel and Corporal Boillot. It was put into motion to recognize an Officer who went above and beyond the call of duty. They wanted to ensure that Kimberling City Police Officers receive the recognition they deserve when they exceed our expectations. Not to mention, sharing statistics of proactive community policing.” Boillot said he is proud of his brother in blue and is happy Bray has received this distinction within the department. “It is unbelievable that you have been with the city of Kimberling City Police Department for only eleven months,” Boillot said to Bray. “We are amazed by your knowledge, skills, and the potential to grow within the department. Congratulations on your excellent performance, keep up the hard work. Our organization cannot achieve success in our goals to reach the safest city in the State of Missouri without hard-working employees like you. Thank you for the efforts and diligence that you put into your shift every time you are on duty.” Kregel said Bray is a valuable asset to their department. “Officer Bray has been a tremendous asset to our department and community. Day in and day out, Officer Bray provides essential services to our neighborhoods,” Kregel said. “With more than seven years of experience, Officer Bray brings experience, dedication, professionalism, and integrity to this department. Thank you Officer Bray for serving, for doing a job that puts others first, and for being a hero in the community.”

Another year has passed. Today marks 2 Years of passion and success! Congratulate and celebrate Corporal Andrew Boillot on his 2nd Year Anniversary with The City of Kimberling City Police Department. We are grateful of your commitment to excellence, dedication to the community, your professional growth and lastly your faithful service! Corporal Boillot and K9 Officer “Zesta” are an asset to the city.

Christmas Parade Map for Participation and Attendees.

The Kimberling City Police Department partnered and participated in Faith & Blue 2023 this weekend. Faith and Blue Mission - "Facilitate safer and stronger communities by engaging officers and residents through the connections of faith-based community organizations" #FaithandBlue #faithandblue2023 Faith & Blue

Palisades is currently shut down due to storm damage. Please find an alternate route why the crew cleans up this large tree. Thank you all for your patience.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfKimberlingCity/NationalNightOut2023Registration National Night Out 2023 Agenda 5:00 PM – 9:00PM • Meet and Greet your First Responders with Equipment Displays • Kimberling City Police Department • Missouri State Highway Patrol • Stone County Sheriff's Office DARE Car and Special Response Team Unit • Southern Stone County Fire Protection District • Mercy Ambulance and Life Line Air Helicopter - (Pending any emergency) • FREE Hamburgers and Hotdogs (Donated by Harter House and Cooked by Generations Bank) • Taste of Kimberling City & Beyond • The Funky Twig - Ice Cream • Duckees Drive Thru - Pizza • Chicago Dogfather - Chicago Hot Dogs • Live Music from Veterans of the Ozarks CRC Classic Rock Band 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Opening Remarks – Mayor Bob Fritz • Swearing in Ceremony – K9 Officer Sig – 910 & K9 Officer Zesta - 912 • 200 Day 2023 Update– Kimberling City Police Department – Chief of Police • Kimberling City Police Department Q & A. • Special Recognitions: • Elks 2505 Quilts for Valors

Sun shades were installed today at Lakeshore Park just in time for summer! Thank you Public Works for coordinating this project!

We are proud to serve the citizens of Kimberling City!