The West Virginia University Police Department is sweetening the pot for potential new officer recruits with some new incentives going into place starting in July. UPD Chief […]
Tag: law enforcement
Law enforcement recruitment problematic for all departments
Police departments countywide and throughout the state are experiencing an unprecedented shortage of new officer recruits. The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department said they will be down eight […]
Launch Pad hosts police officers and community children
In honor of National Police Appreciation Week, Launchpad Trampoline Park in Westover hosted Hop with a Cop Thursday evening. Kids were able to jump around with officers […]
Annual wreath-laying ceremony honors fallen officers
“To members of law enforcement and your families, know not a single day or a single week is enough to recognize your service and sacrifice.” At 10 […]
Training program helps law enforcement identify, assist those suffering from dementia
Law enforcement and other first responders often come into contact with people suffering from a cognitive impairment. While many times these people are suffering from a mental […]
Guest essay: It takes a village to fight fentanyl
by William Ihlenfeld West Virginia has long struggled with addiction, and the tremendous harm suffered by its people is well documented. But just when we thought that […]
Upcoming career fair offers chance to learn about working in law enforcement
If you have been thinking about a career in law enforcement and want to know more, an upcoming law enforcement career fair at the National Guard Armory […]
In defending gun law, AG Schmitt aids the criminals
The Biden administration sued Missouri in federal court in Kansas City last Wednesday over the state’s bonkers attempt to nullify enforcement of federal gun laws here. The […]
Feb. 20 letters to the editor
W.Va. 705 is a tragedy waiting to happen The W.Va. 705 intersection of Chestnut Ridge Road at Pineview Drive is a dangerous and accident-prone intersection for motorists. […]
Jan. 23 letters to the editor
Thank you to MLK Jr. Day participants On behalf of the Community Coalition for Social Justice, it is my pleasure to thank those who contributed to the […]
