Monthly Archives: January 2006

Officer Jeffery Alan Wroten, 44, of the Maryland State Division of Correction died of a gunshot wound while guarding an inmate. Officer Wroten served his department for 4 years. He is survived by five children.

Detective John Piskator, 41, of the Key West, Florida Police Department died of a fatal heart attack while participating in physical fitness training on January 23rd. Detective Piskator had served his agency for approximately 2 years. He is survived by … Continue reading →

I thought you may be interested in knowing that Senator Coleman hasorganized a town hall meeting (via satellite) today regarding Meth.Dakota County Attorney, Jim Backstrom will be speaking on a panel. The details are below. You can watch The Town … Continue reading →

Trooper Matthew Dewayne Myrick, 36, of the Texas Department of Public Safety – Texas Highway Patrol died in an automobile accident on Friday, January 20th. Trooper Myrick had served his department for two years. He is survived by his wife … Continue reading →

What is CEPTED? It is “crime prevention through environmental design.” A way of conducting business that gained acceptance in most of the civilized world in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. It’s a concept of designing and taking advantage of … Continue reading →

Last week, I posted a short item about the training that was held in Northfield for area police supervisors and administrators. On Tuesday of this week, I traveled to Minneapolis to attend a training session hosted by the Upper Midwest … Continue reading →

Deputy Cory Allen Ricks, 33, of the Seward County, Kansas Sheriff’s Office was killed on January 16th as a result of an automobile accident. Deputy Ricks is survived by his wife, son, daughter, four sisters, and parents.

Special Agent Greg R. Boss, 36, of the US Postal Service, Office of Inspector General, was killed in an vehicle accident in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Agent Boss had served his department for 2 years. He is survived by his parents, … Continue reading →

Senior Corrections Officer Wayne Clark, 62, of the New Jersey Department of Corrections was killed in an automobile accident on January 10th. Officer Clark served his department for 23 years. He is survived by his girlfriend, two sons, two daughters, … Continue reading →

A substantial undertaking started today at St. Olaf College here in Northfield. Law enforcement administrators and supervisors from Faribault, Owatonna, Rice County Sheriff’s Office and Northfield Police Departments assembled on the campus today to begin a three day training session. … Continue reading →