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MN County Volunteer Unit Launches Aladtec for Online Workforce Management
The Hennepin County (MN) Sheriff's Office Volunteer Services Division have found that a number of Aladtec features contribute to successfully managing their large group, including shift reminders, coverage finder, the library, and the discussions feature.
November 2, 2016
Hennepin County Mn Sheriff
Weapons
Alabama Sheriff Asks for Donations for Backup Weapons
All certified deputies are to carry a concealed weapon on them at all times while off-duty now, and the agency is taking donations to offset the cost.
August 27, 2015
Technology
Alabama County's Dispatchers Get New PlantCML Call Processing System
The center is currently equipped with 10 call taking positions to field emergency and administrative calls, as well as to dispatch calls to first responders at the Decatur Police Department, Decatur Fire and Rescue, the Morgan County Rescue Squad, Trinity Police Department, Priceville Police Department, Decatur EMS and 22 volunteer fire departments.
February 14, 2011
Patrol
Alabama Sheriff’s Lieutenant Donates Kidney to Police Corporal
One night, Lt. Mike House and his wife were watching the local news on television and saw an interview with Cpl. Jerry Hughes and his wife and daughter. The story focused on Hughes’ search for a donor.
March 12, 2024
Screengrab from Jefferson County SO Video
Patrol
Ala. Deputy's Shooting Was 'Within Policy,' Sheriff Says
A Tuscaloosa County (Ala.) Sheriff's deputy struck by a bullet returned fire and killed an armed robbery suspect during a vehicle stop. Sheriff Ted Sexton said his deputy was "within policy."
December 24, 2011
Vehicle Ops
Alabama Sheriff to Return Tracked Vehicles to Meet Federal Guidelines
Calhoun County, AL, Sheriff Larry Amerson says his department is returning its tracked armored vehicles because of new federal guidelines from the Obama Administration.
November 17, 2015
Photo: Calhoun County (AL) Sheriff's Office
Patrol
Alabama Sheriff Says He Won't Enforce COVID-19 Restrictions
Sheriff Mark Moon of the Blount County (AL) Sheriff Office has declared that he will not enforce the "stay-at-home" restrictions imposed by Governor Kay Ivey.
May 4, 2020
Patrol
Alabama Sheriff's Office Trolls Social Media Trolls with Humorous Post
The Walker County Sheriff's Office had some fun on social media over the weekend with people who are critical of law enforcement despite having very little—if any—actual knowledge of the profession or the law.
July 22, 2019
Patrol
Alabama Sheriff Shot and Killed While Responding to Trespassing Call
The Lowndes County (AL) Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of Sheriff John "Big John" Williams, Sr. after he was shot and killed while responding to a trespassing and noise complaint call at a convenience store on Saturday night.
November 25, 2019
The Lowndes County (AL) Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of Sheriff John 'Big John' Williams, Sr. after he was shot and killed while responding to a trespassing and noise complaint call at a convenience store on Saturday night.
Patrol
Alabama Sheriff Seeking Trial Delay Claims to Have Contracted Coronavirus
Attorneys for an embattled Alabama sheriff—who is currently facing felony theft charges—falsely claimed in court documents that he was being tested for COVID-19, also known as coronavirus.
March 11, 2020
Patrol
Alabama Sheriff Amends Policy, Allowing Deputies to Drive to Church in Patrol Vehicles
Sheriff Rick Singleton has amended the policy of the Lauderdale County (AL) Sheriff's Office regarding off-duty use of agency vehicles, now allowing deputies to drive to church in their squad cars.
January 6, 2020
Patrol
Officials Identify Alabama Gunman
He first killed his mother and the family dogs in Kinston, Ala., the authorities said, then drove 10 miles to Samson, where he shot five members of his extended family, including the uncle who had raised him.
March 11, 2009
Training
Whistleblowers Sounding the Alarm
Regardless of how they are viewed, whistleblowers' capacity to effect change within their agencies often eclipses that of those with more formally acknowledged power.
April 24, 2014
Photo: Mark W. Clark
Patrol
False Burglar Alarms
The majority of burglar alarm activations are not by bad guys. False alarms account for 10 to 25 percent of all calls to the police. Each call usually requires the response of two officers for 20 minutes. In 2002, American police responded to 36 million alarm calls, costing $1.8 billion.
May 31, 2008
Patrol
Ala. City Mourns Slain Officer
The Mobile (Ala.) Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Steven Green, after a robbery suspect fatally stabbed him and fled in the officer's patrol car. The suspect was fatally shot by other officers after a manhunt.
February 5, 2012
Photo: Mobile PD
Patrol
Tasering at Alabama Walmart
An Arizona couple were arrested July 8 and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and second-degree assault on a police officer after this incident at a Walmart in Foley, Ala.
July 13, 2011
Taser Walmart Arrest Thumb 1
Patrol
Pawn Shop Alarm
A call comes in about an alarm going off at a very popular pawn shop just a little past midnight. You've handled a large number of false alarms at this location, but this time it could be a real burglary.
March 13, 2015
Burglars might come through the wall of an adjacent business. Photo: Amaury Murgado
Weapons
Ala. District to Arm Teachers, Staff
Despite Gov. Robert Bentley's vetoing a local bill to arm teachers and staff in Franklin County Schools (FCS), the Alabama state legislature passed the legislation last week.
May 27, 2013
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