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Oct. 2, 2020

TOP NEWS

17 arrested on federal drug, gun charges in Jasper County KLTV-TV U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox announced Wednesday that 17 individuals have been arrested in the Eastern District of Texas pursuant to a federal indictment which alleges drug trafficking and firearms violations. READ MORE

SAT NEWS

Awards, accolades and honors around the state SAT Justin Marr, left, poses for a picture with Victoria County Judge Ben Zeller after being sworn in as interim Victoria County sheriff for the remainder of the year. Victoria County: Marr appointed sheriff Justin Marr was appointed sheriff of Victoria County in July. He replaced T. Michael O'Connor, U.S. Marshall. Marr won the GOP nomination for Victoria County sheriff.

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IN-STATE NEWS

CPS says missing Smith County child may be in silver Toyota after family sells truck KSLA-TV CPS now says that the child’s family has sold the truck they were originally said to be driving. The new vehicle authorities and the public are to watch for is a silver Toyota Camry with license plate NCN 7692. READ MORE

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Saltillo man arrested by Hopkins County Sheriff's Office for allegedly assaulting a woman Front Porch News Hopkins County Sheriff's Office arrested a Saltillo man on Wednesday night for allegedly assaulting his ex-wife. The victim told HCSO Deputies that John Diogo Fernandez assaulted her during an argument. Fernandez allegedly threw her on the ground and then choked her along with striking her on the right side of her head multiple times. READ MORE

Stolen checks 'washed' and then cashed in Central Texas KWTX-TV The Brazos County Sheriff's Office has released a surveillance image of a woman wanted in a case involving stolen checks that have been "washed" and then cashed in the Harker Heights area. The image was recorded by an ATM surveillance camera in Harker Heights. READ MORE

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Aransas Pass Police Department to use new non lethal device KIII-TV We continue to see a national debate over the methods used by law officers across the country to get control of violent or potentially violent suspects. Some law enforcement folks here in South Texas are trying out what they call, “humane" techniques. The Aransas Pass Police Department posted to their Facebook page that they are going to start using a new device called a bola-wrap. READ MORE

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The aching blue: Trauma, stress and invisible wounds of those in law enforcement The Conversation Arash Javanbakht writes: Steve has served as a police officer for 24 years, including being a SWAT team member for years. He and I have worked together on his traumatic experiences. He has told me that in a given day a police officer might have to deal with two to three overdoses and do CPR. READ MORE

A look back through the years at San Antonio law enforcement WOAI-TV Law enforcement has changed over the years. From the time where officers rode horseback to the early days of forensic investigation, San Antonio area authorities have seen it all. Here is a look back through the years at San Antonio law enforcement. READ MORE

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NATIONAL NEWS

5 tips for safe, legal and effective drug interdiction Police1 Drug interdiction is a high-risk activity in part because of the range of scenarios law enforcement officers will encounter. Are you dealing with an individual who simply has a stash on hand for personal use or a dealer involved in a large-scale operation? Will your subject react calmly to enforcement action or will they take desperate action to avoid arrest? READ MORE

Video: Situational awareness during inmate escorts Corrections1 Because escorting inmates in your facility is usually an uneventful process you may be tempted to get complacent during this process. In this tip, risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham outlines how to pay attention to the task at hand. READ MORE

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Building better mental health HelpGuide Your mental health influences how you think, feel, and behave in daily life. It also affects your ability to cope with stress, overcome challenges, build relationships, and recover from life's setbacks and hardships. Strong mental health isn’t just the absence of mental health problems. Being mentally or emotionally healthy is much more than being free of depression, anxiety or other psychological issues. Rather than the absence of mental illness, mental health refers to the presence of positive characteristics. READ MORE

How the #Walkthebridge movement is shining a light on police suicide Police1 Post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) has been a silent killer among the law enforcement community for many years. PTSI affects many current and retired officers who quietly battle the daily traumas they have witnessed during their careers. Many hide this injury well, with fake smiles and dark humor, but the fact remains they are hurting inside. READ MORE

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