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We just received information from a citizen who reported receiving two telephone calls from persons purporting to be employees of the Social Security Administration. The number was a local number. These are spam number and can be generated anywhere in the world so don’t be fooled If the number appears to be local. The Social Security Administration has this alert posted on their website. Please follow these suggestions, WARNING Be on the lookout for fake calls, texts, a...nd emails Scammers are pretending to be government employees. They may threaten you and may demand immediate payment to avoid arrest or other legal action. Do not be fooled! Be Alert Social Security may call you in some situations but will never: Threaten you. Suspend your Social Security number. Demand an immediate payment from you. Require payment by cash, gift card, pre-paid debit card, or wire transfer. Ask for gift card numbers over the phone or to wire or mail cash. Social Security may email or text you about programs and services, but will never ask for a return call to an unknown number. Social Security only sends emails or text messages if you have opted in to receive them and only in limited situations, including the following: When you have subscribed with Social Security to receive updates and notifications by text or email. As part of Social Security’s enhanced security when accessing your personal my Social Security account. If you receive a suspicious call, text, or email: 1. Hang up 2. DO not return unknown calls, texts, or emails. 3. Do not give money or personal information. 4. Report the scam to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). If you receive a call, text, or email that you believe to be suspicious, about a problem with your Social Security number or account, do not respond or engage with the caller or sender. Report Social Security phone, email, and text scams through our dedicated online form. Submit a Report What to look for The caller or sender says there is a problem with your Social Security number or account. Any call, text, or email asking you to pay a fine or debt with retail gift cards, wire transfers, pre-paid debit cards, internet currency, or by mailing cash. Scammers pretend they are from Social Security or another government agency. Caller ID, texts, or documents sent by email may look official but they are not. Callers threaten you with arrest or other legal action. Be Active Protect yourself, friends, and family! If you receive a questionable call, hang up and report it at oig.ssa.gov. Do not return unknown calls, emails, or texts. Ask someone you trust for advice before making any large purchase or financial decision. Do not be embarrassed to report if you shared personal information or suffered a financial loss. Learn more at oig.ssa.gov/scam. Share this information with others.

NEWS RELEASE The Boonville Police Department along with the Boonville Fire Department will be taking back unwanted prescription drugs October 23, 2021, at the Boonville Fire Department located at 500 Bingham Road Boonville, Mo. 65233 On Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Boonville Police and Fire Departments and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 17th opportunity in 10 years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their home...s of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the Boonville Fire Department at 500 Bingham Road Boonville, Mo. 65233. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. If you cannot turn in your unwanted prescription drugs on the above date you can drop them off at the Boonville Police Department located at 401 East Morgan Street Boonville, Mo. 65233 any time before the event. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicinesflushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trashboth pose potential safety and health hazards. For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the October 23, 2021 Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Diversion website.

Boonville Police Dept. Conducts Compliance Checks On September 25th, 2021, the Boonville Police Department conducted alcohol sale compliance checks at local establishments. During this operation, four establishments were found to be non-compliant and sold intoxicating liquor to a minor. Non-Compliant establishments were identified as La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, The Palace, The Hotel Frederick and Casey's North. Every other establishment licensed to sell intoxica...Continue reading

Communications Officer: The Boonville Police Department is accepting applications for a part-time communications officer. Applicants must be in good health and be able to successfully complete a high-level training program. Salary is $11.98 per hour and this position is scheduled to work 56 Hours every two weeks. This is a no benefits position. The Boonville Police Department operates 24 hours/365 days a year so applicant must be available to work any shift and any days of t...he week. This position may lead to a full-time position with benefits. Pre-employment physical and drug screening at the discretion of the city. For further information contact the Boonville Police Department 401 East Morgan Street Boonville, Mo. 65233 Applications taken until position is filled. EOE for race, sex, and handicapped status. Please attach copies of the following items to your application: High School Diploma College Diploma (If Applicable) Birth Certificate Social Security Card Driver’s License For Application, please copy and paste the following link: http://boonvillemo.org//30e68d1f-7087-46d3-89a1-d613c0abcd

PRESS RELEASE On January 8, 2021 at app 5:38 P.M. The Boonville Police Department was dispatched to the 700 Block of Locust Street for a reported assault with a possible hostage. Officers from the Boonville P.D., Cooper County Sheriff’s Department, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol went to the scene to investigate. A perimeter was set-up while officers tried to contact anyone inside the residence. Officers were unable to make contact.... The Missouri State Highway Patrol S.W.A.T. Team was called to assist. Upon their arrival the suspect surrendered and was taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing.

Rolling Hills Park, Lookout Point and both city cemeteries will be closed this afternoon due to the chance of ice tonight. The Boonville Police Department would urge those who do not need to travel to stay home tonight and tomorrow due to the expected weather conditions. We wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year!

BOONVILLE, MISSOURI POLICE DEPARTMENT LETTER OF COMMENDATION LIFE SAVING AWARD On December 8, 2020 at 11:23 P.M. Ptl. Courtland Ross was on general patrol near Bingham and Eleventh Streets when a vehicle pulled over and asked for assistance for a child that was not breathing. Ptl. Ross immediately contacted Dispatch for medical services. Ptl. Ross noticed the child was blue in color and not breathing. He initiated two back blows to the baby and the child began breathing. ... Ptl. Ross’s quick response, recognition of the medical emergency and immediate actions resulted directly in saving the life of the child. Failure to act or delay could have led to a different outcome. Your actions reflect highly, not only upon yourself, but also on the image and reputation of the Boonville, Missouri Police Department. THROUGH THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN THE CHIEF OF POLICE, YOU ARE AWARDED THIS COMMENDATION ON THIS DATE 12/28/2020 Bobby Welliver Chief of Police

Sgt. Maggie Schanzmeyer

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