For emergency responders, the portable radios they carry as part of their essential gear is literally a lifeline — not only for themselves, but members of the […]
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The Good, the Bad and the Stupid 3
Good: SB 175 — updates offenses of extortion and attempted extortion. It specifically adds “or other thing of value” (understood to include sexual acts) to the list […]
Morgantown Police investigate shooting on Water Street
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Police are investigating a shooting that happened just before 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20. Officers responded to a shots-fired call at 1993 Water Street, to […]
Refocusing on ‘to serve and protect’
In a past life, West Virginia University sociology professor James Nolan was a Wilmington, Del., police officer. In his 13 years on the force, Nolan noticed something: […]
State police under federal probe
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced Monday that he has accepted the resignation of West Virginia State Police Superintendent Jan Cahill amid an investigation of the agency […]
Star City PD hiring full- and part-time officer positions
The Star City Police Department is looking to add to its ranks and is accepting applications for full- and part-time probationary police officer positions. Police Chief Jessica […]
New police training academy gives more options for local departments
A new law enforcement training program at Fairmont State University (FSU) kicked off this week with its first class of cadets. The program promises an immersive experience […]
Man charged after nearly crashing into deputy, fleeing the scene
Multiple police units from departments in the Morgantown area were called to a scene near the Morgantown Industrial Park Tuesday morning to help search for a fugitive […]
University Police implement new incentives for potential recruits
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 […]
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 […]
