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“Work in Wyoming, where breaking the law is still illegal & cops are funded!” the billboard commissioned by Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak reads
The measure would have asked voters to “increase and maintain” the number of patrol officers using marijuana tax revenue and cash from the city’s general fund
Chief Wayne Jones said the cruiser represents the PD’s “dedication to recruiting the best and brightest individuals to serve our community”
“Now more than ever, these efforts are essential in maintaining our public safety workforce, and this investment will help us do that.”
If confirmed, Brian O’Hara will take over a department some city leaders and community members had sought to abolish in recent years
Eleven officers were sworn in moments after the town manager pleaded with elected officials to delay the department’s launch
Only 11% of employees indicated change is managed well by city leadership
Maria Yturria becomes the first Hispanic officer to hold the second-highest rank in the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s 200-plus-year history
An internal audit revealed that each was hired despite falling short of psychological testing standards
The decision comes as the town nears the start-up date for its own police department, which is expected in February
Marcus Applefield, 26, wanted to become a sheriff’s deputy after suffering a life-altering injury
The NOPD currently has 971 officers, a “historical low,” according to one report
The measure, which would provide $300 million over five years to PDs with no more than 125 officers, was one of several policing bills passed
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