Law Enforcement

The U.S. Department of Justice has recovered the majority of the ransom paid to the hackers who caused a major shutdown of a Georgia-based gas pipeline.

The Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the sovereign power of American Indian tribes on June 1, 2021, ruling that tribal police officers have the power to temporarily detain and search non-Indians on public rights-of-way through American Indian lands.

Flags across the nation are to be lowered Saturday to recognize Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Kiowa County Sheriff Casey Sheridan announced Tuesday that he will be stepping down from his elected role effective June 4.

In a statement posted to social media, Sheridan said, "I have chosen to put my family and my health first as I step away from my law enforcement career. This was an exceedingly difficult decision as I loved and enjoyed being the Sheriff of our county."

Less than a year after the death of George Floyd in police custody, a jury found former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.

Following a brief illness, Crowley County Sheriff John "Smokey" Kurtz died Wednesday at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo surrounded by family members.

Outside the Crowley County Courthouse in Ordway, a parked CCSO pickup displayed a portrait of Kurtz, while his desk held additional memorials.

A brief note, posted on Facebook by Undersheriff Terry Reeves, stated, "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Sheriff John "Smokey" Kurtz. Sheriff Kurtz passed away this morning in the presence of family at Parkview Medical Center"

Dispatch received a call stating that a man with a rifle and bomb was demanding money.

A man suspected of stealing vehicles in Texas and Oklahoma has been arrested in Kiowa County, Colorado, following a pursuit and crash.

The trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd is underway in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Many police chiefs and regular American civilians agree that officers' body camera footage should be released to the public after police shoot someone dead.