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Small town in Maryland suspends entire police department amid misconduct investigation

Small town in Maryland suspends entire police department amid misconduct investigation

April 10, 2024

The small town of Ridgely, Maryland, has suspended its entire police force without explanation pending the results of an ongoing investigation, local officials say. The dramatic move has led to […] Read More

Small town police department in Arkansas on the brink of collapse after salary dispute

Small town police department in Arkansas on the brink of collapse after salary dispute

April 3, 2023

A small Arkansas police department is facing an existential crisis after the chief and several officers decided to quit following a salary dispute. According to city officials, the town’s city […] Read More

Small town North Carolina police officer rescues man from house fire

Small town North Carolina police officer rescues man from house fire

January 29, 2023

A police officer from the small town of Chadbourn in North Carolina is being praised for his heroic work after saving a man from a house fire. According to police, […] Read More

Small Colorado town opens its first police station as population continues to grow

Small Colorado town opens its first police station as population continues to grow

December 21, 2022

Timnath, a small town in northern Colorado, recently opened its first-ever police station to meet public safety needs after an unprecedented growth in residents spurred the need for a full-time […] Read More

Small town on a Virginia island looks to replace its sole police officer three years after his death

Small town on a Virginia island looks to replace its sole police officer three years after his death

September 27, 2022

A small town on an island in the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia is struggling to replace a longtime officer who died three years ago. The 1.2-square mile island lost its […] Read More

Small town Minnesota police department officers one-month paid sabbatical to officers

Small town Minnesota police department officers one-month paid sabbatical to officers

January 31, 2022

A small-town Minnesota police department is offering its officers a one-month paid sabbatical to officers to recruit, retain and improve the overall health of its sworn personnel. The Paynesville Police […] Read More

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