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December 17, 2021

Charleston County honors retiring officer after four decades in law enforcement - Live 5 News WCSC

Capt. Jim Woods, (center) retired from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office after a career that spanned four decades. Charleston County Council recognized him for his service Thursday night. CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston County Council recognized a longtime law enforcement officer on his retirement. Capt. Jim Woods had been with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office since 200...
December 17, 2021

Columbus law enforcement agencies grapple with staffing shortage - WTVM

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - With a growing population and an uptick in crime, having enough uniformed officers on staff is very crucial. The shortage of police officers has impacted coverage specifically, officers’ beats. Mayor Henderson said there are 26 beats in the city that officers have to cover and he admits, due to the shortage, at times officers have had to split beats. This caused the num...
December 17, 2021

'First Amendment audits' attract attention of West Michigan law enforcement - WWMT-TV

A Mattawan Police Officer (pictured left) talks with Steve Jones, a First Amendment auditor (pictured right) in front of the Antwerp Township Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 (WWMT/YouTube) <p>{/p} COLDWATER, Mich. — A growing group of self-described First Amendment auditors have been recording video around public buildings across west Michigan. For the last several years, groups of priva...
December 17, 2021

Oklahoma Rep. Terry O'Donnell, wife indicted over law change that let her become tag agent - Oklahoman.com

A state representative was accused Friday in a grand jury indictment of misusing his power to change the law so his wife could become a tag agent. Terry O'Donnell is charged in the indictment with five felonies and three misdemeanors. "He denies any wrongdoing," his attorney, Mack Martin, said. His wife, Teresa O'Donnell, faces three felonies and one misdemeanor. The most severe offense, co...
December 17, 2021

Libertarian Party argues a Georgia ballot-access law is most restrictive in the nation - Courthouse News Service

People wait in line to vote early at the State Farm Arena on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) ATLANTA (CN) — Third-party candidates for U.S. Representative in Georgia experience burdensome ballot-access restrictions, an attorney for the state's Libertarian Party told an 11th Circuit panel Friday. Bryan Sells, who represents the Libertarian Party of Georgia and two ...
December 17, 2021

New safety-focused law changes license plates - FOX21News.com

DMVs in some counties are not able to complete motor vehicle transactions or issue drive licenses. LAKEWOOD, Colo. — A new Colorado law aims to improve safety for first responders and motorists by ensuring drivers have reflective and legible license plates. Starting Jan. 1, 2021, the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles will implement the License Plate Expiration on Change of Ownership Act, wh...
December 17, 2021

Harrison County woman named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year - WBOY.com

Rachel Romano receives her award for Law Enforcement Officer of the Year (WBOY image) CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia Association for Justice has named its new Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, and she serves in Harrison County. Prosecuting Attorney Rachel Romano was honored Friday morning for her hard work and dedication to the people of Harrison County. Romano was appointed to her ...
December 17, 2021

Maryland Delegation Announces More Than $31.5 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Airports Across the State - Congressman Jamie Raskin

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $31,662,850 in the first round of federal funding to airports across the state from the bipartisan infrastructure law. This funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportatio...
December 17, 2021

Loveland, Berthoud law enforcement calls: Several theft, shoplifting calls - Loveland Reporter-Herald

Loveland Police Department arrests Wednesday 1:13 p.m. In the 1500 block of East Eisenhower Boulevard, a 51-year-old Erie man for investigation of DUI and driving with a revoked license. 7:33 p.m. In the 3800 block of Ash Avenue, a 20-year-old Loveland man for investigation of criminal mischief and violation of misdemeanor bail bond conditions as well as on a misdemeanor warrant. Thursday ...
December 17, 2021

IDOT workers fed up with drivers breaking Scott's Law - WGEM

QUINCY (WGEM) - Following an incident Thursday morning when a driver sideswiped an Illinois Department of Transportation truck, road workers at IDOT said these situations are too commonplace for their safety. While no one was hurt, the driver was ticketed for failing to yield to a stationary emergency vehicle (under Scott’s Law) and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. This wake-up c...