Medford, Ore — Medford City Manager Brian Sjothun named Medford Police Deputy Chief Scott Clauson its next police chief Thursday evening. Chief Clauson (pictured here being sworn in as Deputy Chief in 2016) will replace Chief Randy Sparacino when he ...
Update: 2/24/19 6:35 p.m. – Oregon State Police said Fanelli was taken into custody around 6:45 p.m. Saturday. Captain Timothy Fox with OSP said there are other suspects involved in this case. “There is a third person that I know was ...
ASHLAND, Ore. — In the heat of the moment, an officer has to decide whether or not to pull the trigger and end one life to save others. This question and many more are what officers have to face in a ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The ATV accident and another drowning in the Rogue River over the weekend in Josephine County have members of law enforcement concerned. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office often responds to calls for water rescues, especially in ...
WEED, Calif. — Since the 1980s, College of the Siskiyous has been able to offer about half of the necessary training needed to become a peace officer in California. The program is now becoming a full academy beginning June 4th. It’s ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — A new online database launched this week to help find missing or unidentified persons. NamUs, which is an acronym for National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, debuted its new 2.0 website Monday. Funded by the National Institute ...
Jackson County, Ore. — About 500 jobs in law enforcement are expected to open up in the next year, and that number is expected to double over the next three years. Now local agencies are hoping qualified candidates will step ...
Law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon are preparing to fill hundreds of positions next year. Law enforcement agencies across the state say the need for law enforcement employees started last year when more than 400 people retired. This year, they’re expecting 500 people ...
Medford, Ore. — A revolving door at the Jackson County Jail has the sheriff’s office taking new steps, to deal with overcrowding. NBC5 News first told you back in May, about a plan to evaluate the needs at the jail. ...
Medford, Ore. — Law enforcement and elected officials have been out this evening combing a local neighborhood. Not for criminals, but for feedback. “If they don’t know what’s going on, if they don’t know there’s problems, then how can they ...