Tag: law enforcement
HOA fines retired cop for flying pro-police flag
A retired St. Paul police officer has been fined by his homeowners association for flying a thin blue line flag in support of police...
Here’s what’s in the DFL’s public safety bill
The days and hours the Minnesota Legislature has left to wrap up its work are dwindling. A midnight deadline on Monday, May 22 looms...
Man who killed Wisconsin deputy was a Minnesota felon with kidnapping,...
The suspect in Saturday’s murder of a Wisconsin sheriff’s deputy was a Minnesota felon on probation for kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct.
According to the...
Deputy fourth Wisconsin officer killed in 2023, most in 20 years
(The Center Square) — Last weekend’s murder of a St. Croix County deputy has made 2023 the deadliest year for law enforcement in Wisconsin...
EXCLUSIVE: Widow of Pope County deputy speaks exclusively to Alpha News
Shannon Owen calls Josh the love of her life.
“We met before Facebook and all that. We talked for about six months and never met....
Wisconsin deputy shot and killed during DUI investigation
(Law Officer) — A deputy in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, was shot and killed on Saturday night while conducting a DUI investigation after a...
DOC commissioner appeared on podcast with ex-inmate who assaulted officer
Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell recently appeared on a podcast with Maurice Ward, a former inmate who assaulted a corrections officer.
“I appreciate the...
Photos: Thousands gather for Deputy Josh Owen’s funeral
An estimated 4,500 people gathered at Minnewaska Area High School in Glenwood Saturday for the funeral of Pope County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Owen.
Owen was...
DOC faces criticism for separating officer from his K9
A recent decision to separate a corrections officer from his K9 partner has sparked outrage in the law enforcement community.
Corrections Canine Officer Bernie Henninger...
Two Wisconsin police officers killed in gun battle during traffic stop
(Law Officer) — Two Wisconsin police officers were killed during a gun battle that occurred during a traffic stop in Barron County on Saturday....