Monthly Archives: June 2005

The Northfield Police Department hosted Victim Assistance Program Training, provided by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in Northfield last Tuesday. Here’s a photo of that class. The names as pictured from L to R are: Vanessa Eng, … Continue reading →

I’m writing this after I got home around 11:30 p.m., having sat down in our Emergency Operations Center for the second time in three days this week. Around 5:30 p.m. the weather got pretty nasty looking on the RADAR. The … Continue reading →

Ray Cox posted a picture tonight that speaks of the weather tonight. The weather alerts for Rice County started about 3:30 p.m. this afternoon, unfortunately not everyone was prepared. Our officers received calls asking for traffic control from sporting events … Continue reading →

I was outside last night checking the clouds and weather and caught the next three photos. The camera didn’t do it justice but this was the first full rainbow I’ve seen in a very long time. It’s good to stop … Continue reading →

Deputy Sheriff Greg Gariepy of the San Bernardino, California Sheriff’s Department died on June 22nd from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident while responding to assist another deputy. Deputy Gariepy was a US Marine veteran. He is survived by his … Continue reading →

Deputy Sheriff George Griffin of the White County, Arkansas Sheriff’s Department died June 21st as a result of a a car accident on June 17th. He had served the department for 2 years. Corporal Steve Gaughan of the Prince George’s, … Continue reading →

Deputy Sheriff John W. Sanford Jr. of the Northumberland County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office died during an automobile accident on Sunday, June 19th. Deputy Sanford Jr., 50, was responding to a disturbance call at the time of an accident. Deputy Sanford … Continue reading →

The Center for Missing and Exploited Children provided me with this list of missing children: #1 Boy Scout Remains Missing, Kidnapping PossibleSummit County, UT 6/20/05 Larry Upchurch Case Manager #2 Police, rescue workers continue search for missing teen last seen … Continue reading →

I received several calls with respect to any impact the police department may experience should the state shut down because the legislature fails to agree on a budget. The short term implications could mean that state computer information systems such … Continue reading →

A recent conversation between myself and the director of our combined dispatch center renewed an interest of mine. Specifically, how accountable are our law enforcement agencies to the community with respect to documenting contacts with the public. This concept goes … Continue reading →