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Video: Colo. Sheriffs Sue To Overturn Gun Laws

May 20, 2013

Nearly nine of 10 Colorado sheriffs have signed onto a lawsuit seeking to overturn a trio of new gun-control laws signed into law in March. Of the state's 64 sheriffs, 55 support the lawsuit announced Friday that's spearheaded by Weld County Sheriff John Cooke.

Colo. Sheriffs Announce Gun-Rights Lawsuit

May 20, 2013

Colorado sheriffs have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit to overturn a trio of state gun-control laws passed in March. They spoke at a press conference Friday. Read the full story here.

L.A. County Undersheriff Rips Lee Baca

May 1, 2013

Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca is a disengaged leader running a "house of cards" agency that's "on the verge of crumbling" his second-in-command deputy told the Los Angeles Times.

W.Va. Sheriff Laid To Rest

April 8, 2013

Mingo County (W.Va.) Sheriff Eugene Crum was remembered in a Sunday memorial service as a tireless drug fighter whose loss has left a community devastated.

Colo. Sheriffs Protest Obama Gun Control

April 3, 2013

Sixteen Colorado sheriffs will publicly protest federal gun-control initiatives today as President Obama visits the Denver area to meet with law enforcement leaders and community members.

Colo. Gov. Signs Trio of Gun Laws

March 20, 2013

Colorado's Gov. John Hickenlooper signed three new gun proposals into law Wednesday, drawing ire from Republicans and warnings from pro-business advocates. Magpul Industries has been preparing to leave its Erie facility.

Colo. Sheriff Won't Enforce 'Knee-Jerk' Gun Control

March 19, 2013

In the coming days, Gov. John Hickenlooper is expected to sign laws expanding background checks to purchase firearms and limiting ammunition magazines to 15 rounds. The laws passed the state's legislature last week.

Sheriffs Push Back on Obama Gun Control

January 25, 2013

More than 90 sheriffs from mostly rural counties say they won't enforce what they deem unconstitutional gun laws from the Obama administration or Congress.

SF Mayor Fails To Unseat Sheriff

October 11, 2012

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee failed to muster nine of the 11 votes needed to oust Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi, and the sheriff has returned to his job on Wednesday.

Vocal Ariz. Border Sheriff Dies In Truck Rollover

September 19, 2012

Cochise County (Ariz.) Sheriff Larry Dever died when his truck rolled over in northern Arizona Tuesday night. Dever was a vocal proponent of SB 1070, Arizona's tough immigration law.

Wis. Sheriff Blasts 'Idiot' Supervisor, Demands Apology

July 17, 2012

Milwaukee County (Wis.) Sheriff David Clarke took umbrage at a county supervisor's critique of his bulk handgun order, issuing a statement Tuesday calling the elected official a "puke politician," "small man," and "an idiot."

Video: Cop Tells Sheriff To 'Calm Down'

July 3, 2012

Benton County Sheriff Keith Ferguson exchanged tense words Saturday with a Bentonville police officer who pulled him over to ask about an improper license plate.

N.M. Sheriff To Deputy: Release DWI Suspect

April 25, 2012

A New Mexico sheriff's deputy refused his sheriff's order to release a drunk-driving suspect, causing an angry brawl that was captured by another deputy in an audio recording.

Video: Ohio Sheriff Resigns In 'Kissing Cop' Probe

April 16, 2012

An Ohio sheriff has resigned following allegations that he misused agency funds during a training trip in which he arranged a rendezvous with a subordinate who became known as "the kissing cop."

Ohio's 'Kissing Cop' Kisses Again

April 16, 2012

Ohio's "kissing cop" allegedly became involved with her new boss, Delaware County Sheriff Walter L. Davis III. Janine Senanayake was known as Janine England, when she was fired for kissing Perry Township PD's former chief on dash-cam while escorting a prisoner. Read the full story here.

Tenn. Deputy Under Fire For Mowing Lawn In Shorts

March 26, 2012

A Bradley County (Tenn.) Sheriff's Office deputy who lost his job in December for mowing his lawn in his shorts will retain his law enforcement certification.

SF Mayor Seeks Sheriff's Removal

March 21, 2012

San Francisco's Mayor Ed Lee has suspended Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi and plans to remove the embattled lawman, after his sentencing in a domestic violence case.

SF Sheriff Pleads Guilty to False Imprisonment Misdemeanor

March 13, 2012

San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi pleaded guilty to the lesser misdemeanor false imprisonment charge, ending his prosecution for a domestic dispute with his wife.

La. Sheriff Charged with Fraud, ID Theft

February 24, 2012

The Ouachita Parish (La.) sheriff and a major in the agency have been charged with conspiracy, computer fraud, identity theft and obstruction, U.S. Attorney Stephanie Finley announced.

San Francisco Sheriff To Face Charges In Domestic Incident

January 13, 2012

San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi is expected to face three misdemeanor charges stemming from an investigation into accusations he physically abused his wife.

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