Roll of Honor
Incident
Master Deputy Sheriff Brandon Collins was killed when his patrol car was struck from behind while he conducted a vehicle stop on northbound U.S. 69, near West 143rd Street in Overland Park, at approximately 1:30 am.
He had re-entered his patrol car when a pickup truck struck it from behind, causing it to burst into flames. The driver of the pickup truck fled the scene on foot but was arrested a short time later and sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison.
Deputy Collins had served with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office for 21 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
21 years. You could have gone home.
Master Deputy Sheriff Collins gave the Johnson County Sheriff's Office 21 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Olathe community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Master Deputy Sheriff Collins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Master Deputy Sheriff Brandon Scott Collins is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In KS, 237 of 335 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.7% of this state's fallen. That is 16.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Johnson County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Brandon Scott Collins's cause is highlighted.
How Brandon Scott Collins Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 12.5 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Brandon Scott Collins is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Brandon Scott Collins was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Johnson County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
