Willow Springs Police Department

05/25/2026

05/12/2026

🚔 Welcome to the Team! 🚔

The Willow Springs Police Department is proud to announce the addition of our newest Reserve Officer to the department family.

Reserve Officers play an important role in supporting our mission to serve and protect the community through patrol assistance, special events, traffic control, and community engagement. Their dedication and willingness to volunteer their time reflects a strong commitment to public service and the citizens of Willow Springs.

Please join us in welcoming Reserve Officer Brooke Fogg to the department. We are excited to have her on board and look forward to the professionalism, integrity, and service they will bring to our community.

Congratulations, and welcome to the badge! 👮‍♂️🇺🇸

05/07/2026

The Willow Springs Police Department has been proud to serve our community during several recent events throughout the city.

Our officers recently escorted visiting dignitaries, provided security during the Hannah Harper Concert, and assisted with parade operations to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

We would like to thank our officers, dispatchers, event staff, volunteers, and the citizens of Willow Springs for their continued support and cooperation. Events like these showcase the strong partnership between our department and the community we proudly serve.

We would also like to thank all of our surrounding agencies that volunteered to help, Missouri State Highway Patrol, West Plains Police Department, and the Howell County Sheriff's Office for their assistance.

Thank you for allowing us to continue serving and protecting Willow Springs. 🚔

04/29/2026

With the events that are coming up, I would like to remind everyone that no animals will be allowed at City Sponsored Events, or Public gatherings.

A.
No person shall bring or maintain possession or control of any dog or canine to any City sponsored or sanctioned public gathering as defined in this Chapter upon any public property or within one hundred (100) feet either side of the center of the street or other route for events such as parades, or within one hundred (100) feet of the boundary of such event, without permission from the Board of Aldermen.
B.
This Section shall not apply to:
1.
Service dogs as may be individually prescribed by a licensed medical provider upon presentation of such proof.
2.
City, County, State or Federal Law Enforcement officers while acting as such.
C.
Any person who violates the provisions of this Section shall be subject to a fine as provided by Section 100.220.

04/27/2026

Update: This test will be Postponed!

Siren testing for Tues, April 28 has been postponed due to the incoming weather.

04/27/2026

*We would like to thank West Plains Bank and Trust Company for the gifts for the officers, it is very appreciated!

Willow Springs Police Department

04/27/2026

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# # ⚠️ SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE ⚠️
Tornado Watch has been issued until 9 pm tonight
The National Weather Service has released an updated graphic regarding the timing for today’s storms . We are now under a **Moderate Risk (Level 4 of 5)** for severe weather.
**What to expect:**
* 🕒 **Timing:** The main window for development is between **6:00 PM and 9:00 PM**.
* 🌪️ **Hazards:** All modes of severe weather are on the table, including the potential for **tornadoes** and **large hail** (up to baseball size).
* 💨 **Winds:** As the system moves through, we could see damaging wind gusts reaching 70-80 mph.
The atmosphere is destabilizing quickly. Now is the time to ensure your weather alerts are turned on and your shelter plan is ready.
Stay weather aware and keep an eye on the radar! ⛈️📱

04/23/2026

We will be testing the outdoor siren system on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10am. This would also be a good time for residents and businesses to either prepare a plan for severe weather, or conduct a drill for an existing plan.

04/16/2026