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3 days ago
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Cherokee County sheriff and FBI team up for crime probe
(KODE & KSN) — The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is teaming up with the FBI to investigate crime in the area. The partnership will allow the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office to assign one of its deputies as an FBI Task Force Officer. That deputy will be assigned to investigate criminal activity within Cherokee County while working with other law enforcement agencies. It's part of the FBI Safe Streets Task Force Program, which focuses on identifying and targeting criminals and groups accused of serious felony offenses. The goal is to prioritize investigations so they can be brought before prosecutors while giving investigators all resources available to local and federal law enforcement agencies. 'Because that's what we're after. Again, is just create a better quality of life for the citizens and visitors that come here to see Cherokee County, where we would like to completely end crime. But we know that's not potential. But if we can reduce it and show the people that are thinking about committing a crime, that there's consequences for their actions,' said Brian Henderson. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Perth Now
27-05-2025
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Awards for service to railway, hospital
Two people with nearly a century of volunteering combined were among more than 150 people celebrated by the Shire of Murray for Volunteer Week. Nominees were awarded certificates of recognition for reaching five, 10, 20, 30 and 40-year milestones, and awards for outstanding contributions were presented at the May 20 function at the Exchange Hotel. Don Butler and Brian Henderson each received milestone awards for 40 years each of support for the Hotham Valley Railway. Rae Endersby received an outstanding contribution award for her 35 years of service at the Murray District Hospital. She has helped fundraise for patient items and equipment. Your local paper, whenever you want it. Shire president Douglas McLarty said the event was a small way the shire could thank volunteers in the community. 'We are incredibly fortunate to have so many volunteers who give their time and energy to Murray. Their contributions play a vital role in supporting and connecting our community,' he said. 'These longstanding volunteers, along with many others within our community, work tirelessly behind the scenes solely for the betterment of our community and for that we are immensely grateful.'
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Cherokee County officers celebrated for outstanding service
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — Cherokee County law enforcement are recognized for the services they provide to their respective communities. The annual Cherokee County Law Enforcement Awards Banquet took place Thursday night (5/15) at Bethel Church in Baxter Springs. Agencies represented were Columbus, Galena, Baxter Springs, and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. The event, which includes dinner and the awards ceremony, allows each agency to recognize those who go above and beyond the call of duty. Sheriff Brian Henderson made this an annual event in 2023, when he was chief of police in Baxter Springs. 'It's not just administration picking somebody, it's their peers that are selecting them and saying, 'hey, this person deserves it.' And that's important to us,' said Sheriff Henderson. 'You look back at your accomplishments and just to know that you're your friends that you work with every day have recognized your efforts that you're out there doing, because a lot of times, that stuff goes unnoticed, and so it's a good opportunity for them to see that they're appreciated,' said Galena Police Chief, Chad Allison. Each agency gave out various awards Thursday. Those included Officer of the Year, Deputy of the Year, and a life-saving award. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
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Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Have a plan
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — Spring is right around the corner and in the Four States, that means severe weather season. This is 'National Severe Weather Preparedness Week' and step one is having a plan. That plan should include things like where you'll go when the sirens sound and what items — like important documents or medication you'll take with you. And make sure everyone in your family knows that plan before a storm arrives. 'You have to make sure that you know where you're going to go, are you going to a public shelter, do you have a place in your home that you're going to be able to retreat to,' said Carl Junction Fire Protection District Chief, Joe Perkins. 'Having things where you know right where they're at, such as cash, credit cards, your identification,' said Cherokee County Sheriff, Brian Henderson. 'If a cell tower were to get hit and it knocked out all service, what's the plan if your kids are in school? How would you communicate? Or, if it were after school and you were headed home from work,' said Cherokee County Emergency manager, Matthew Haviland. You can learn more about making a severe weather plan for your family, HERE. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
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‘ClearCase' technology helps Volusia Sheriff's Office solve shootings faster
The Brief The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is the first in the nation to use ClearCase, a new forensic tool that speeds up shell casing analysis at crime scenes. Investigators can take pictures of shell casings with a phone, log the data in a national firearm database, and use the ClearCase machine to determine if casings match a specific firearm. This technology significantly reduces forensic processing time from weeks or months to just hours, enhancing law enforcement's ability to solve crimes quickly. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A new device called ClearCase helps the Volusia County Sheriff's Office launch forensic investigations faster than ever. What we know VCSO Deputy Chief Brian Henderson said the initiative, carried out through a partnership between LeadsOnline and VCSO, is the department's latest effort to remain on the cutting edge of criminal investigation. "We have a sheriff that made a commitment many years ago that we will try every tool that's out there that's legally available to us to stop violent crime," Henderson said. The department is the first in the nation to deploy the technology. The program revolves around the testing of shell casings left at crime scenes. With the use of a cell phone, investigators are able to take pictures and record the location and amount of shell casings at a given scene. That information, along with other data, is later logged in a national firearm database, allowing agencies to collaborate during the investigation of crimes. For instance, if a shooting were to occur in Daytona Beach, the shell casings could be traced back to another incident in Georgia. "This is like DNA for a gun," Henderson said. After pictures are taken, the casings are then labeled and placed into the ClearCase machine. "[The] machine then triages them to determine if they all could be fired from the same firearm or different firearms," he said. The machine detects the unique markings left behind when a bullet is fired. In the past, according to Henderson, getting information such as that could take weeks or even months due to a logjam in their branch of the FDLE, which services all of Central Florida. The process is now cut down to a matter of hours. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local: Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source The information in this article comes from the Volusia County Sheriff's Office and reporting done by FOX 35's Chris Lindsay.
