Community connections: Olive Branch police start new volunteer program
The Olive Branch Police Department Citizen Volunteer Program will assist with extra patrol requests and vacation check requests from homeowners, as well as play a significant role in contacting new businesses. (Courtesy Olive Branch Police Department)
The Olive Branch Police Department is launching a new Citizen Volunteer Program designed to strengthen community ties and offer residents a direct way to contribute to public safety.
The initiative intends to leverage citizen support for various police functions, mirroring similar successful programs in neighboring communities.
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Brandon LaGrone II
Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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