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Indiana Conservation Officers to host recruiting events in Greene and Owen counties

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Indiana Conservation Officers to host recruiting events in Greene and Owen counties

Anyone interested in becoming an Indiana Conservation Officer is encouraged to attend one of two recruiting events, hosted by DNR Law Enforcement’s District 5 on Monday, May 24, and Thursday, June 3. The same material will be presented at each event. The event on May 24 will take place at the Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area Visitors Center at 6 p.m. The address is 13540 W County Road 400 S in Linton…..

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President issues Proclamation for Emergency Services Week 2021

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President issues Proclamation for Emergency Services Week 2021

Every day, in communities across the country, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers put themselves on the line to save lives, safeguard dangerous situations, and deliver hope to families and communities in crisis. With selflessness, professionalism, and grace under fire, they provide essential care — never more so than during our battle with COVID-19 over the past year. This year’s Emergency Medical Services Week theme, “THIS IS EMS: Caring for Our Communities,” honors our heroic frontline workers who provide vital emergency medical care and ease the burden of crisis for Americans in need of help.

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Man in black with fedora and cane barks at people then scuffles with officers

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Man in black with fedora and cane barks at people then scuffles with officers

When an LPD officer responded to a Sunday night report of a man in black wearing a fedora and carrying a cane while blocking highway traffic and barking at people, a scuffle ensued and the suspect allegedly tried to get hold of the officer’s weapon while threatening to kill him. With assistance from a bystander, the suspect was handcuffed then jailed.

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Buckle Up: Click It or Ticket campaign starts now, through June 6

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Buckle Up: Click It or Ticket campaign starts now, through June 6

INDIANAPOLIS — On average, more than 90 percent of motorists can be found wearing their seat belts on any given day. Unfortunately, the small percentage of people who choose not to buckle up make up a disproportionate amount of the fatalities that occur every year on Indiana roads. It’s a concern that more than 200 Indiana police agencies will be working to address this spring by participating in the national Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign. Now until June 6, officers will be out in greater numbers seeking to educate motorists about the importance of wearing a seat belt.

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UPDATE: Presidential Proclamation on Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week 2021 revised

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UPDATE: Presidential Proclamation on Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week 2021 revised

UPDATE: President Biden's initial Peace Officers Memorial Day proclamation indicated the flag should be flown at half-staff on Saturday, May 15, 2021. That is the normal protocol for most years in accordance to “4 U.S. Flag Code § 7”. However, there is an exception to that protocol that reads, “unless that day is also Armed Forces Day.” This year May 15 is also Armed Forces Day and according to U.S. Flag Code, the flag should be flown at full-staff. President Biden has updated his proclamation………. Every day, we ask a great deal of the men and women of our Nation’s law enforcement agencies; from ensuring public safety, to serving as front-line workers, to responding to incidents involving domestic violence, substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and homelessness, often with limited resources. Every morning, our Nation’s law enforcement officers pin on a badge and go to work, not knowing what the day will bring, and hoping to come home safely.

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IN CUSTODY: Suspect accused of brutally beating a man with a club in March

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IN CUSTODY: Suspect accused of brutally beating a man with a club in March

UPDATE with ARREST: Scott Douglas Stahl, 43, Bloomfield, is in custody. Stahl was booked into the Greene County Jail yesterday, Thursday, May 13, at 5:51 p.m. Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy Terry Wade was the arresting officer. Stahl is accused of brutally beating another man with a club last March. Since a warrant was issued for his arrest on March 25, Stahl was believed to be hiding out or on the run while law enforcement was actively looking for him. The warrant remained outstanding until yesterday.

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Presidential Proclamation on Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week 2021

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Presidential Proclamation on Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week 2021

Every day, we ask a great deal of the men and women of our Nation’s law enforcement agencies; from ensuring public safety, to serving as front-line workers, to responding to incidents involving domestic violence, substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and homelessness, often with limited resources. Every morning, our Nation’s law enforcement officers pin on a badge and go to work, not knowing what the day will bring, and hoping to come home safely.

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Warrant issued for driver with history of driving while suspended

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Warrant issued for driver with history of driving while suspended

A driver who has a history of driving while suspended was arrested on May 8 by a BPD officer who made it clear the driver wasn’t going to get a break. The driver bonded out of jail and was supposed to be in court early this morning. He was a no show so now there’s a warrant out for his arrest.

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