New Branson Police Chief Named

Eric Schmitt has been named Chief of Police in Branson Missouri.

Schmitt served as Assistance Police Chief since 2017, following a 25 year career as an officer in the Denver area.

This announcement follows the resignation on Monday of Jeff Mathews, former Branson Police Chief, as well as a Staff Sergeant in the department. Mathews and the resigned Staff Sergeant have been involved in an internal investigation at the department.

Schmitt has not yet named his replacement, but has said that it will be an internal promotion.