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Selectman Douglas Reardon said American Legion Post 13 brought a petition article seeking Keno games in Greenville to Saturday’s Town Meeting at the Mascenic Education Center as a way to raise money.“It’s greatly needed there to put people in seats,”...

System shows gunshots up, but critics wonder whether it helps solve crimes

Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina said he sees hiring civilians as "the forefront of the wave of the future." He added: "The civilians are giving us some relief and helping

City says the changes protect motorists, pedestrians – and free speech

Randy Hatzenbuhler, president of the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, announced that the 44th edition of the award-winning Medora Musical is extending its season in 2008. This year's show will open Friday, May 30, and run nightly at 8:30 (MD...

Minneapolis has also launched civilian crisis response corps to handle certain mental health emergencies without police.

From Christian Science Monitor: The city has become one of the first to push public safety in a new direction with its new stand-alone Community Safety department.

Albuquerque police union starts campaign focused on crime Durango, Colorado Tue 67% chance of precipitation 14% chance of precipitation 1% chance of precipitation 0% chance of precipitation Toggle font size Escuchar en Español: Loading the Español audio player... ALBUQUERQUE – The union that represents police officers in New Mexico’s largest city has launched a $70,000 campaign aimed at highlighting Albuquerque’s persistent crime problems. The Albuq...

.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... The Albuquerque Police Officers’ Association launched a campaign urging the community to speak out again “endless DOJ oversight.” There will be 33 billboards around the city, as well as spots on TV, radio and social media. (Adolphe Pierre-Louis / Albuquerque Journal) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The A...

Two Belen police officers are out of job following years-long investigations into accusations of excessive force. However, the KOB 4 Investigates team has learned during that time both officers received promotions despite pending disciplinary actions by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Board, which has the authority to revoke an officer's certification to be a cop.