Buffalo Police Department - Wyoming

03/06/2026

**Administrative Lines Restored**

Our administrative phone lines have now been fully restored. Please resume using our non-emergency number (307-684-5581) for all non-emergency reports.

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We are currently experiencing issues with our administrative phone lines.

911 is still fully operational. If you are experiencing an emergency, please dial 911.

For non-emergency matters, please contact us at 307-217-1980 until the issue is resolved.
We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as service is restored.

03/05/2026

A Fire Restriction for Johnson County will go into effect Saturday March 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM (midnight).

These restrictions are defined in the attached Resolution 710. Residents are asked to review the resolution and follow all guidelines to help reduce wildfire risk in our community.

Thank you for doing your part to keep Johnson County safe.

The latest news and updates from the County Commissioners in Johnson County Wyoming, including special announcements, job postings, and upcoiming events.

03/03/2026

The BPD is grateful to share that Officer Thomas has been released from the hospital and is now home, where he will continue his recovery and rest.

We deeply appreciate the support of our community over the past two days, as well as the outpouring of care shown to the Thomas family.

We recognize that this incident has affected many beyond our organization, and we continue to keep all those impacted in our thoughts.

We are proud to serve this community and thankful that Officer Thomas will soon be back, serving alongside us.

03/02/2026

The Buffalo Police Department would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our community and our fellow agencies for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers we have received today.

Officer Thomas remains under the care of hospital staff and is being treated for serious, but non-life-threatening, injuries. Your kind words, prayers, and messages of encouragement have been shared with Officer Thomas and his family and are deeply appreciated.

We recognize that this accident has forever changed the lives of the families of both drivers, and our hearts go out to everyone involved. We ask for your continued prayers for all individuals affected by this tragic incident.

03/02/2026

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, a BPD officer was involved in a head-on collision along Highway 59 while returning to the academy in Douglas. The officer is currently in Casper receiving medical care.

Out of respect for the officer and their family, the officer’s identity is not being released at this time.

We respectfully ask our community to keep the officer, their family, and the entire BPD family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. As always, we thank you for your continued support.

01/29/2026

Do you recognize this hooligan? 🐶🚔

He’s been reported for multiple trespassing violations on N. Burritt and surrounding areas.
If you know this four-legged menace and who may own him, please contact the Police Department so he can be reunited with his humans.

01/28/2026

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is rallying around Deputy Randy Brown and his family as they navigate a very difficult medical journey. In times like these, the strength of our law enforcement family and community means everything. If you are able, please consider offering support and keeping the Brown family in your thoughts and prayers. 💙

Hi, my name is Allison. I was a Registered Nurse for many years, car… RandyAllison Brown needs your support for Help Her Battle Triple Negative Breast Cancer

01/23/2026

One of our own is facing a devastating house fire, and the Keeler family could use our support. If you’re able, please consider showing some love and support to this wonderful family by donating to the Keeler Fire Fund at Bank of Buffalo.

11/13/2025

As we work through the current power outage, please use extra caution while driving, especially as schools begin to release students. Some traffic signals may be non-operational; if you encounter one, remember to treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

Due to ongoing power fluctuations, our officers and dispatchers will be prioritizing emergent calls only. Please note that our 911 system remains fully operational and has not been affected by the outage.

09/24/2025

Buckle That Helmet—You Might Get a Surprise!

The BPD has teamed up with Johnson County Public Health and our awesome local businesses to encourage safe riding habits for kids in our community!

If you're out on an e-bike, bicycle, skateboard, scooter, or anything with wheels—and you're wearing your helmet and riding safely—you might just get a surprise gift from a BPD officer!

We’re on the lookout for kids who are making smart, safe choices—and we want to celebrate that!

Spread the word. Wear your helmet. Get rewarded!

09/19/2025

Phone Outage Update

We’re happy to report that our administrative phone lines are now fully operational. If you need to contact the department for any non-emergency matters, you can once again reach us through our regular phone lines.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during the outage.

09/19/2025

Phone Outage

We are currently experiencing an outage with all administrative phone lines. At this time, 911 is fully operational and should be used for emergencies only.

For non-emergent matters, we ask that you either report them in person at our station or wait until our administrative lines are back in service.

Our Dispatch Center and Lobby remain open 24 hours a day to assist you.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to restore phone service. Again, 911 is operational and available for emergency use only.