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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 12, 2011

Texas Officer's Research Leads to Honors for Oregon Deputy Killed in 1880s by Lynch Mob

Seventeen years after retiring from the Dallas County Sheriff's Department in Texas, Terry Baker handles cases colder than any he saw during his 39-year career.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 6, 2011

NLEOMF Honors Ohio Sheriff In Wild Animal Escape

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) will honor Muskingum County (Ohio) Sheriff Matt Lutz for his handling of the escape of 56 wild animals from an Ohio man's 46-acre farm in October.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 6, 2011

N.Y. Sheriff's K-9 Dies In Building Search

Niagara County Sheriff's Deputy Craig Beiter and Rocky were searching St. Mary's Hospital in Niagara Falls on Sunday, when Rocky jumped over a over a three-foot retaining wall and fell about 60 feet to his death.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 5, 2011

Sources Say Sheriff Arpaio Botched Sex Crime Cases

More than 400 sex-crime cases reported to Maricopa County (Ariz.) Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office during a three year period were inadequately investigated.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 5, 2011

N.M. State Police Investigate Sheriff's Apparent Suicide

Lea County (N.M.) Sheriff Rod Coffman was found dead at his home at 11:30 p.m. Sunday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 5, 2011

Deputy Fired In Election Flap Named Deputy of the Year

A Kershaw County (S.C.) Sheriff's deputy who was fired for supporting a candidate who challenged the sitting sheriff in a 2010 election was recognized as "deputy of the year" by the community.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2011

Retired Commander Warned L.A. Sheriff About Problem Deputies

A retired commander in Los Angeles County's jail system told the Los Angeles Times that he warned Sheriff Lee Baca and other senior officials last year about deputies using excessive force against inmates, but was ignored.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2011

Naked Wash. Man Assaults Deputy

A Thurston County (Wash.) Sheriff's deputy stunned a naked man, who assaulted him after ripping off his clothing.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 30, 2011

Ala. Deputy Recovering from Gun Battle

A Madison County (Ala.) Sheriff's deputy is now recovering from injuries he sustained when a robbery suspect fired at him with an AK-47 rifle.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonNovember 30, 2011

One Way To Help Finance New Squads

To help finance the purchase of new patrol cars, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is considering an out-of-the-box option—selling off its fully equipped higher-mileage cars to smaller departments.

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