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After initially telling the Star-Telegram they did not have all of the video evidence collected by the Tarrant County Sheriff ...

Prior to that, he worked for the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office as a correctional officer and deputy. Manteca police said the alleged offenses occurred in Ripon while Castro was off-duty.

"What's concerning is the fact that these kinds of things continue to happen, but the level of discipline isn't significant," an expert said about LMDC officers.

In its initial stages, the California Model has improved working conditions for some officers. Others say it’s creating more ...

ALL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: On Wednesday, April 9, law enforcement officers served seven felony arrest warrants related to an alleged conspiracy among ...

McKee budgeted $1 million. Correctional officers union opposed the consolidation plan. ACI is fighting prison drug problem, synthetic marijuana delivered through chemically infused stationery.

A Texas deputy was killed when her cruiser was struck by a tractor-trailer Wednesday. Wood County Sheriff's Deputy Melissa Pollard was on duty when the collision happened, KYTX-TV reports.

A former Limestone Correctional Facility corrections officer now admits he smuggled contraband into the facility. John Paul Ketteman, 28, of Huntsville pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said on Wednesday he formally requested the Jacksonville Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to help investigate an incident ...