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Oklahoma County Sheriff Deploys HD Surveillance System at Prison
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) has deployed Avigilon's high definition (HD) surveillance system at its 268,000 square-foot detention center, a move designed to save the agency more than $10 million annually in personnel costs and will reduce the incidents of false liability claims.
March 31, 2010
Patrol
Gunman Stood Over and 'Executed' L.A. County Sheriff's Sergeant, Sheriff Says
A gunman who killed a Los Angeles County sheriff's sergeant in Lancaster, CA, on Wednesday first wounded him, then stood over him and fired four additional rounds into the lawman's body, Sheriff Jim McDonnell said Thursday. "This was a calculated execution," the sheriff said. More Here.
October 7, 2016
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Patrol
Scott County (Minn.) Sheriff’s Office
With an area of 375 square miles, the county, located southeast of the central park of Minnesota, is 25 miles southwest of Minneapolis, making it part of the seven-county metropolitan area.  Though Scott County's population is 77,924, the racetrack, casino and the Renaissance Festival alone account for more than 5.3 million annual visitors.
December 31, 1999
Patrol
LA County Can Now Fire Unvaccinated Sheriff's Deputies without Sheriff's Approval
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance Tuesday giving the county personnel director, instead of the department heads like the county sheriff, the power to discipline or terminate employees who do not comply with the county’s COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
April 6, 2022
Patrol
Video: Gunman Stood Over and 'Executed' L.A. County Sheriff's Sergeant, Sheriff Says
A gunman who killed a Los Angeles County sheriff's sergeant in Lancaster, CA, on Wednesday first wounded him, then stood over him and fired four additional rounds into the lawman's body, Sheriff Jim McDonnell said Thursday. "This was a calculated execution," the sheriff said.
October 7, 2016
2016 10 07 0956 Sgt Steve Owen
Training
Scott County (Minn.) Sheriff’s Office
Established in 1853 and named for General Winfield Scott, Scott County, the fastest growing county in Minnesota, is considered by some to be the entertainment capitol of the state  its attributes include 10 golf courses, 38 lakes, one river, and several parks and state wildlife management areas.
December 31, 1999
Vehicle Ops
Oklahoma Sheriff Adds 'In God We Trust' to Vehicles
The Creek County (OK) Sheriff's Office is putting "In God We Trust" decals on all detective and deputy vehicles, but he said the four words are not about religion. More Here.
November 25, 2015
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Patrol
Jefferson County (WI) Sheriff's Office
The citizens police academy at Jefferson County Sheriff's Office places participants in action-packed scenarios designed to build trust and understanding of law enforcement.
February 8, 2018
Part of Jefferson County's Citizens Police Academy involves learning how to shoot a weapon and deciding when to use it. Photo: Ronnie Garrett
Training
Douglas County (Colo.) Sheriff's Detention Unit
Inmates at Douglas County Detention Center in Colorado are indeed being punished, but the deputies who work there don't style themselves as punishers. Rather, they work as enforcers and facilitators-maintaining order and teaching life skills that will hopefully reduce the number of "repeat customers" to the jail.
September 16, 2009
Closer Look 1
Training
Hillsborough County (Fla.) Sheriff's Agricultural Unit
Homer Brown, Larry Lingo, and Lowell Cain—the three detectives who work the Agricultural Unit of Hillsborough County, Fla.—aren't afraid to get down and dirty. "We just got done rounding up some cows at 10 this morning," says Det. Brown, referring to a case the trio and their horses handled on a hot, humid day last July.
September 30, 2007
Weapons
Orange County Supervisors Investigating Sheriff's Department Overtime
County supervisors said Monday that they will order their performance auditor to conduct an in-depth study of the Orange County Sheriff's Department overtime spending, which has soared beyond the $41 million mark in recent years.
June 16, 2008
Training
Former Orange County Sheriff's Corruption Trial Opens
The corruption case against the former Orange County lawman once dubbed "America's sheriff" opened this morning with federal prosecutors describing Michael S. Carona as a political manipulator whose ambitions were fueled by power and greed.
October 28, 2008
Patrol
L.A. County Sheriff's Sergeant Dies in Crash
A Los Angeles County (CA) Sheriff’s Department sergeant responding to a pursuit in Compton died in a crash Monday morning. More Here.
October 24, 2016
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Editor's Notes
Bad Cop: Orange County Sheriff Michael Carona
Some of you may have had some sympathy for Orange County (Calif.) Sheriff Michael S. Carona who was hauled into federal court last week, literally in chains. Well, handcuffs anyway.
November 3, 2007
Vehicles
L.A. County Sheriff Tests 2010 Patrol Vehicles
Each year, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department pushes the new crop of patrol vehicles to their limit at a California speedway, as part of an annual performance and safety evaluation.
October 25, 2009
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department tested the 2010 crop of patrol cars and motorcycles at its annual event. Photos by Paul Clinton.
Patrol
Former Orlando Chief Elected Orange County Sheriff
Mina will now lead the largest law-enforcement agency in Central Florida, with a $250-million budget and about 2,600 full-time employees.
November 8, 2018
Mina Getty
Patrol
Sheriff David Clarke of Milwaukee County Resigns
Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. —who rose to national prominence with his no-holds-barred conservative rhetoric — resigned his office Thursday.
August 31, 2017
Training
L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca to Retire
Sheriff Lee Baca announced today he will retire from the top position at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department after four terms. He is ending his re-election campaign, which he said has brought "negative perception" to the department, and will not seek a fifth term. Read the full story here.
January 6, 2014
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