Soothing stress is big part of UVa police department therapy dog’s day (VA)

One look into the startling blue eyes of Officer Cooper Rexrode evokes a sense of calm, as well as an odd desire to rub his belly, stroke his ears and coo baby talk into his earnest face.

[…] Although Cooper has only been on the job a few months, he proved effective during a recent trip to the area’s Emergency Communications Center to visit dispatchers… READ MORE

Registration open for Citizens Police Academy (MS)

CLINTON, Miss. — Clinton residents interested in learning more about their Clinton Police Department are invited to join the Citizens Police Academy.

Chief Ford Hayman has announced another round of the popular Citizens Police Academy to run in the evenings from March 23-28. The class will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. There will be a Police Ride Along on Friday… READ MORE

Eau Claire Police Department issues phone scam warning (WI)

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) — The Eau Claire Police Department is warning people to be on the lookout for a phone scam that’s been circulating.

According to the police department, a scammer is using the Eau Claire Communications Center phone number and identifying themselves as an Eau Claire police officer or detective.

The scammer is asking residents to call them immediately, saying the recipient of the call is a victim of a crime or to threaten arrest… READ MORE