Broken Arrow Police Chief Brandon Berryhill announces retirement

Broken Arrow Police Chief Brandon Berryhill announced his retirement Friday after 30 years with the city of Broken Arrow.

The BAPD announced that Chief Berryhill will remain in office as chief until October 31, 2024, while a nationwide search for a successor is completed.

“I moved to Broken Arrow 30 years ago as a newlywed,” Chief Berryhill said in a BAPD statement. “We were immediately welcomed by the city we call home. I am blessed to have raised my family here. I am sure growing up in Broken Arrow was a huge factor in my children’s lives. I am grateful for my wife’s support along the way and attribute much of my success to her support. It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Broken Arrow. As it says in Matthew 23:11, ‘The greatest among you shall be your servant.'”

Chief Berryhill has been chief of the BAPD since 2017. He joined the department in 1994 after serving two years as a campus police officer at the University of Central Oklahoma.

He also served as a major for seven years and as deputy chief of police for six years with the BAPD.

“Local policing is more than just law enforcement. It is preventing crimes before they happen,” said Broken Arrow Mayor Debra Wimpee. “And Police Chief Brandon Berryhill has taken crime prevention to a new level by focusing on community outreach and education to build strong and ongoing relationships with the citizens of Broken Arrow. His dedication to raising awareness of issues such as the fentanyl epidemic, domestic violence, human trafficking and others is a reflection of his commitment to making BA a safe community for all. Thanks to the efforts of the Broken Arrow Police Department under the leadership of Police Chief Berryhill, Broken Arrow is one of the safest communities in the country. Thank you for protecting and serving the citizens of BA, Chief of Police.”

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