Program Rewards Deputies for Language Proficiency
from PoliceOne
 On a given day, about 100 inmates at the Virginia Beach, Va., city jail can't speak English. Fewer than 50 sheriff's deputies know another language. Sheriff Paul Lanteigne is hoping to attract and reward staff members who are proficient in a second language by offering more money. More
South Dakota County is Entering Digital Age
from Paris Express
The Logan County, S.D., Sheriff's Department now has a presence on the Internet. "It's a great way to communicate with the public and keep them informed about what the Sheriff's Department is doing," Smith said last week. "I think it's something the people will appreciate and I think the information on it will be helpful to them." More
Looking at the Law from a New Angle
from the Voice of San Diego
Andre Garrett is a process server, a document filer, an interviewer, a compiler of birthdates and children's names and assets and other tidbits of information needed to file legal documents like divorce papers. He also helps people file for child support, immigration status changes and other ubiquitous court processes very commonly misunderstood. He's an "intake specialist" for a legal document preparation franchise. More
Recycling Bill Waiting on Governor, Who's Waiting on Budget
from the Lodi News Sentinel
After a year and a half of discussions and political wrangling, California lawmakers late last week tightened restrictions on recyclers in order to crack down on metal theft.But it will take one more step to turn that bill into a law, and as of Tuesday, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wasn't signing any bills. The state has gone two months without a budget, and Schwarzenegger told legislators that he's not signing any bill unless it relates to the budget. More
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Supporting the Troops
from the Dowagiac Daily News
The Cass County, Mich., Sheriff's Office is a patriotic workplace that recently received a citation for Employer Support of Guard and Reserve. Sheriff Joe Underwood's office was nominated by Marine Ken Lebeda, who is also a deputy sheriff. Fellow Deputy Paul McGowan is serving his second tour of duty in Iraq. More
New Tool Helps Sharpen Surveillance Images
from The Gainesville Sun
There is a new tool available in North Florida to enhance the often grainy surveillance photos and tapes that can solve crimes like convenience store hold-ups. The Levy County Sheriff's Office used a $30,000 federal grant to buy the Star Witness Pro Image Processing training, computer and program. Officials said Star Witness can enhance a wide variety of images, including thermal, night vision, and infrared as well as surveillance tapes. More
'Poli-Migra': New Spanish Word for Blurred Line Between Police and ICE
from La Raza via New America Media
A new police tactic has caused alarm among Chicago’s immigrant community. The term “poli-migra” has emerged in the local Spanish lexicon to reflect ongoing police efforts that have blurred the lines between local, state and federal authority. Immigrants from Latin American countries detained by Chicago police officers for minor infractions are increasingly ending up in “immigration hold” status. More
It Takes a Neighborhood to Become a Family
from The Messenger
According to the National Sheriffs' Association Neighborhood Watch Program's Web site, neighborhood watch is one of the best-known and oldest crime prevention programs. But it doesn't work without the residents. Someone has to take the lead. More
Seniors Taught Best Way to Get Emergency Action
from The Hub
When you play in the game of life, you want to hold the best cards possible — especially in emergencies. An innovative education program, Adults Calling Emergency Services 911 (ACES 911), initiated by the Monmouth County, N.J., Sheriff 's Office under the auspices of Sheriff Kim Guadagno, aims to increase an individual's odds of prompt emergency assistance. More
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