Law Enforement Archives

City/County Law Enforcement Center Approved

April 27, 2021 Tom Tingerthal Leave a comment

An agreement between the City of Chillicothe and Livingston County will allow for the creation of a Law Enforcement Center in the building that houses the Chillicothe Police Department. The City Council approved the agreement Monday. City Administrator Darin Chappell explains. Chappell says this is a first-step towards future plans. Under the agreement, the move will likely take place by […]

Challenges of Rural Law Enforcement

April 20, 2021 pleather61 Leave a comment

There are many benefits to living outside of a major metropolitan area. There can also be some challenges. In law enforcement, smaller departments in smaller towns can mean Officers need to be well versed in a variety of areas due to a lack of specialty departments. Linn County Prosecuting Attorney Shiante McMahan says it can be difficult at times. McMahon […]