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According to Highway Patrol, Lyndon Williams, 53, of Kinston was struck by the cruiser at 8:32 p.m. between Caswell and Gordon streets on April 28. Williams died at the scene.  Johnson was traveling south on MLK Jr. Boulevard when Williams entered the roadway. Johnson is listed as a "police officer 1" making slightly under $33,000 a year and currently has no dismissal, suspension, or demotion for disciplinary reasons taken by the municipality in his personnel record.  Johnson is the same a...

Springfield, IL -(Mattoon Radio)- Illinois Department of Natural Resources accepting applications for Conserva...

Dale Bowman Here are some preliminary details from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for those interested in applying to be part of the next class of conservation police officers. And I know more than a few readers are interested. The application period runs through May 31. The hope is to hire up to 25 CPOs in December. Here are the details from IDNR: Interested in a Career in Law Enforcement? IDNR Wants You. Illinois Department of Natural Resources accepting applications for Conserv...

While postal carriers and meter readers who also encounter dogs on a regular basis are taught how to deal with them, Benson says many law enforcement officers are not adequately trained to avoid dog attacks. Instead, he says they’re resorting to lethal force.

Jazz, Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office K9, has received a grant for a new bullet and stab protective vest. The donation is from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) nationwide charity located in East Taunton, Massachusetts.  The “Healthcare for K9 Heroes” grant is given to law enforcement departments who have the financial burden of raising funds to support their K9 unit, who have no more than three K9s, and who have previously been awarded a vest. K9s from the age of 2-7-years-ol...

The Aberdeen Police Department will begin offering $2,000 sign-on bonuses in an effort to attract new officers. Addressing town commissioners on Monday, Police Chief Carl Colasacco said the agency is having difficulty filling three vacant officer positions and an investigator opening. He said the pool of applicants has dwindled because of the coronavirus pandemic, with fewer aspiring officers able to attend the classes needed to obtain their Basic Law Enforcement certification. “Staff has ...

ISU Law Enforcement classes offer local officers close-to-home certification Updated at Share This Law Enforcement Program Coordinator Lynn Case instructs a class of 22 in striking techniques at the class facility on Jan. 26, 2021. Along with useful striking skills, graduates of the class receive all necessary training required to become a law enforcement officer in Idaho. | Kalama Hines, EastIdahoNews.com POCATELLO — Idaho State University has been certifying police officers for at least 6...

A December to remember for App State’s more than 1,700 graduates More than 1,700 Appalachian State University graduates were conferred degrees during the university’s virtual Fall 2020 Commencement Dec. 11. This photo collage shows a handful of the numerous celebratory commencement photos shared by App State’s Class of 2020 graduates via social media. Photos submitted “You have earned one of the most significant achievements of your lifetime, and you did so under historically challengin...