Bare Footprints in Snow Lead Marion County Deputy to Man Lost for Four Days
The sheriff's office says a forest patrol deputy followed tracks near Breitenbush Lake and found a man who had been lost for four days.
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Stuart announces police reaccreditation and third Excelsior recognition
Stuart's October 30 newsletter reports police reaccreditation and a third consecutive Excelsior recognition, explaining the voluntary assessment process.
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Pennsylvania State Police announces Rapid DNA forensic science award
In an October 28 announcement, PSP reported an IACP award for its Rapid DNA program, municipal access and investigative leads that complement laboratory analysis.
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Georgia DPS accepts digital IDs; physical licenses still recommended
Georgia DPS says digital licenses and IDs are optional during its officers' interactions. Its guidance explains the reader process and why to keep a physical card.
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Top 5 Good Police Stories of the Week: October 31, 2026
Five stories from this week's Thin Blue News coverage: flood rescues, a cliff rescue, rescue-dog support, a deputy's lifesaving award and Kentucky's newest troopers.
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Pennsylvania announces crypto-ATM warnings against sheriff-impersonation scams
Pennsylvania's attorney general announces crypto-ATM warning signs and explains how residents can verify suspicious calls claiming to come from law enforcement.
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Kentucky State Police graduates 40 new troopers in Cadet Class 107
KSP says Cadet Class 107 completed 24 weeks of training; 13 cadets also earned associate degrees. The October 30 release lists graduates and assigned posts.
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Bare Footprints in Snow Lead Marion County Deputy to Man Lost for Four Days
The sheriff's office says a forest patrol deputy followed tracks near Breitenbush Lake and found a man who had been lost for four days.
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Conservation Officers and Rescue Teams Carry Injured Hiker Off Mount Cardigan
A dated recent feature on the October 25 Mount Cardigan rescue: conservation officers, fire personnel and wilderness responders carried an injured hiker 1.9 miles.
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K9 Trina Finds Missing Man in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Hawaiʻi police credit K9 Trina and a multiagency search with finding a missing man alive in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Oct. 19.
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K9 Trina Finds Missing Man in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Hawaiʻi police credit K9 Trina and a multiagency search with finding a missing man alive in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Oct. 19.
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Polk County K-9 Ace Comes Home After Being Shot Protecting Deputies
Polk County Sheriff's K-9 Ace is home after being shot protecting deputies, surviving emergency surgery and losing his left front leg.
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New Bodycam Shows Vancouver Police K-9 Midas Helping End 40-Minute Standoff
Newly released Vancouver Police bodycam shows K-9 Midas helping officers end a 40-minute standoff after a Grappler stopped a fleeing vehicle.
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