Jul 7th, 2008 · Some sheriff deputies in Fairfield County, Ohio, are using golf carts to save gas and money. Deputies in the community of Bremen (pop. 1,200) use the electric carts to patrol some neighborhoods. Deputies say the carts are not only more efficient, they also improve community-policing efforts. Mike Thompson reports from member station WOSU.
Mar 27th, 2008 · No one expects a 3-year-old who dresses like a princess to swear like a sailor, and yet some do. Experts say it's a part of the process of learning language. And policing every bad word uttered isn't necessarily the right reaction for parents.
Sep 6th, 2007 · Police chiefs and sheriffs around the country are getting creative in their search for officers and deputies. In Anaheim, Calif., the police department has a long range plan. The Anaheim Police Department is teaching youngsters about policing in the hopes that they will want to be police officers when they grow up.
Aug 19th, 2007 · A proposed Senate bill would extend copyright protection to fashion designs. However, a fashion consultant says he thinks the law is unncessary and would be difficult to enforce.
Feb 8th, 2007 · Iraqi police are a key component of the U.S. and Iraqi troop strategy to secure Baghdad. But it's an uphill struggle for American trainers to create a sense of responsibility and professionalism -- and to fight infiltration by militias. The 89th Military Police brigade tries to promote improved policing.
Jan 16th, 2007 · French motorcycle police helped provide security during last night's Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills. They also hit L.A. highways to see how policing the city differs from movie depictions.
Aug 4th, 2006 · The homicide rate in Compton, a neighborhood in L.A., tumbled after the sheriff doubled forces in the area. Last month -- after police pulled back -- seven killings were reported. Does "containment-style policing" work?
Aug 2nd, 2006 · Hundreds of New Orleans residents came together for Tuesday's National Night Out, hoping that collective action could help curb the crime wave hitting a city still crippled by the legacy of Hurricane Katrina. Many neighborhood organizations rallied to raise money for local policing efforts.