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How Panic Buttons Improved Safety at West Georgia Technical College, WGTC, James Perry, Centegix, panic alarms, security ...

While the training and testing at the Lubbock Police Academy are extremely tough, it's often what happens at home that can make or break a recruit.

Get ready, West Texas! Back the Badge Foundation is hosting a special event to raise funds for our brave first responders.

In particular, his classic skull logo has been taken on by military and law enforcement members as a symbol of their own ...

Police are investigating after a shooting on Tuesday afternoon in southwest Oklahoma City. According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers responded to a shooting near Southwest 29th Street ...

The Norman Police Department is reminding residents of Homeland Bagging with Badges on Saturday. Police officials are asking the public to join in April 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a ...

PORT ST. LUCIE — The city's newest — and youngest — police officer succinctly expressed his feelings about receiving his official badge. "Cool," said 10-year-old William Rivero, with a shy smile.

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In Darlington, a new police officer has found more than just a job—she’s discovered her true calling. Officer Keylonee Harris, a dedicated mother of six and soon-to-be-married public servant, embodies ...

NORFOLK, Neb. (KTIV) - The City of Norfolk has released its process and timeline for selecting its new police chief. “We’ve implemented a comprehensive selection process with broad-based input ...

Newly appointed Interim Chief Jimmy Johnson and Deputy City Manager Andrew Freeman on Monday detailed Amarillo’s forthcoming search for a permanent police chief, emphasizing that the city is in ...