Eureka Police Department’s newest K-9 funded through donations to assist POP
The Eureka Police Department’s new K-9 unit is one of two in Humboldt County that can sniff out methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana and cocaine.
Nearly 2-year-old Maggie, a black Labrador retriever, began hitting the streets in the last few weeks. The addition is intended to assist EPD’s Problem Oriented Policing unit, said Police Chief Garr Nielsen. However, the roughly $15,000 cost of purchasing the dog and training both her and her handler, Officer Ed Wilson, did not burden city coffers.
Earl the dog and Fargo officer take national award
Fargo Police Sgt. George Vinson and his K9 partner Earl, have been chosen by the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) to receive the 2010 Detector Dog Case of the Year Award. This National Award is given to the K9 team which demonstrates the best detector case of the year. The case involved K9 Earl finding a few pounds of methamphetamine in the sealed and operational gas tank of a motor vehicle.
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New York State police members honored for actions in Theall case
Three state troopers received awards for their efforts and quick action in the confrontation of a 21-year-old man who fatally shot his infant son on June 22, then turned his gun on officials.
Sgt. Thomas Haumann, Trooper Carlo Gennario and Trooper Richard Snyder were awarded at the 35th annual ceremony honoring heroism, investigative persistence, education, safety and community service, police said.
The award stems from their acts when Adam Theall, of Blossvale, shot his infant son with a shotgun and then leveled the shotgun at Trooper Gennario and ignored all commands to drop his weapon, police said.
Gennario fired his pistol at Theall while seeking cover behind his patrol car.
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State Police Recognize Heroism At Awards Ceremony
Twenty-nine individuals and one unit were recognized Thursday by New York State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D’Amico for bravery, investigative persistence, police education, traffic safety and community service at the New York State Police Annual Awards Day Ceremony.
The annual ceremony, held at the New York State Police Academy, pays tribute to the courage and perseverance of employees and sworn members of the New York State Police.
The awards ceremony immediately followed the State Police’s Annual Memorial Day Service to honor the memory and service of deceased members of the State Police.
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Napa Policeman, 25, is Public Safety Officer of the Year
Omar Salem might still be considered a rookie, compared to his colleagues with decades of experience in law enforcement.
But Salem, who’s been a Napa police officer for the past three and half of his 25 years, has been recognized by his peers and the public for his contributions to not only the department but the community as well, especially the younger set: Salem has been named public safety officer of the year by the Napa Chamber Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization.
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Cops hanging out at donut shops Friday
They sing and dance….ooo weee ooo!
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Local police officers will once again take part in one of their largest annual fundraisers for Special Olympics Illinois on Friday.
Police will be on top of and outside of Dunkin’ Donuts in Urbana, Champaign and Rantoul seeking donations for the Law Enforcement Torch Run, which benefits Special Olympics Illinois. Anyone who makes a donation will receive a free donut.
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Officer’s memorial wall unveiled
To honor all of the police officers who gave the supreme sacrifice of dying in the line of duty, a monument to honor their lives and service was unveiled Sunday on the lawn of the historic Surry County Courthouse following a memorial service.
This week a time to honor, remember law enforcement
Sheffield Police Chief Greg Ray said the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Week is important to all law enforcement personnel.
“First of all, it’s the right thing to do, to recognize our fallen brothers and sisters,” Ray said. “Law enforcement in general is a big family, and this is a way for us all to say thanks to the service of the officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.”
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A look inside the world of Tucson Police S.W.A.T.
They are the best of the best responding to the worst situation in Tucson. Let’s put it this way, when Police call 91-1 they get S.W.A.T. Little is known about the team members that make up Special Weapons and Tactics. They are the highly skilled and specially trained to handle every and any emergency.
David Ortiz, a Medic with S.W.A.T. says,” The goal for the S.W.A.T. Team really is to save lives.”
Before you sit side by side with the most elite part of the Tucson Police force on you to way to resolve a high risk situation, you start at the beginning, in training.
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K9 units sniff out top awards in annual testing
The only scent to hit Officer Dan Anthony’s nose on Sunday morning was the fragrance of wet dog, courtesy of his brindle Dutch shepherd.
Scribbles, however, couldn’t care less.
The only odor this dog cared about was that of a volunteer walking through the wet, yellow grass of a nearby field — mimicking a criminal absconding from the law.
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