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Police force sees flight

Is turnover, low morale affecting Durango’s safety?

DATE: Feb 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police upset after memorial vandalized

Officers’ chief issued policy not to interfere

DATE: Feb 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Officers charged with murder

Yet, contention surrounds district attorney filing charges

DATE: Jan 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Driver uses ‘handgun’ in Durango

Road rage descended into a temper tantrum complete with pretend guns Tuesday afternoon along South Camino del Rio. The incident began when one driver was cut off near Walmart. ...

DATE: Jan 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

State leaders talk police tensions

Denver roundtable aims to bring sides together over racial issues

DATE: Dec 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Does ADA apply when police arrest mentally ill?

High court to hear Calif. case

DATE: Dec 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colo. police reform a possibility

In wake of incidents, lawmakers consider options

DATE: Dec 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Inn death determined to be suicide

A man found dead Sunday at Durango Downtown Inn died by suicide, La Plata County Coroner Jann Smith said. An autopsy found helium asphyxiation caused the death, she said. He rent...

DATE: Dec 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Keep your cars locked

The theft in October of a 1997 Toyota Camry and 18 vehicle break-ins during the same month provide a cautionary tale. “Keep your vehicle locked,” Durango police Sgt. Jeremiah Lee ...

DATE: Nov 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

National Guard activated in Mo.

Grand jury still deliberating

DATE: Nov 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Cops to take kids shopping; fundraising underway

Youngsters, rejoice: “Shop with a Cop” is back. On Dec. 17, local law enforcement officers are going to take 100 kids shopping. The event, which is organized by the Fr...

DATE: Nov 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Albuquerque mayor signs federal police reform deal

ALBUQUERQUE – Calling it “a new beginning” for a city marked by police shootings and angry protests, Albuquerque officials signed an agreement Monday with the U.S. Justice Department aimed a...

DATE: Nov 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Regional News