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Violent crime down, vehicle theft up in latest Crime in Washington report

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:55:05 +0000

The annual Crime in Washington 2023 report found that overall violent crime went down, but hate crimes and vehicle thefts increased.

Washington law enforcement org weighs in on upcoming changes to pursuit law

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:05:21 +0000

In less than two months, law enforcement agencies across Washington state will have a less restrictive set of rules when it comes to vehicle pursuits of fleeing suspects.

Drug take-back event in Southwest Washington collects 1,504 pounds of unused medications and syringes

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:39:21 +0000

More than 413 residents in Clark and Klickitat counties safely dropped off a total of 1,504 pounds of unused medications and syringes during a multi-site drug take-back event on Saturday, October 28.

Local prevention groups hosting drive-thru drug take-back events Saturday

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:34:55 +0000

Community organizations and law enforcement in Southwest Washington are holding drive-thru drug take-back events on April 22nd to safely dispose of unused and expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.

Target Zero Region 6 Taskforce encourages everyone to celebrate responsibly

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:22:37 +0000

As St. Patrick’s Day draws near, law enforcement agencies in southwest Washington will be adding additional DUI patrols, be sure to plan a safe and sober ride.

‘These laws work’: Inslee wants permit-to-purchase gun legislation

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 22:47:12 +0000

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday morning said he plans to ask next year’s state Legislature to pass a permit-to-purchase law requiring prospective gun buyers to apply directly to a state or local law enforcement agency to obtain a purchase permit prior to approaching any seller.

Washington AG Bob Ferguson wants $1.5 million a year for organized retail crime unit

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 01:25:29 +0000

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is asking the state Legislature for $1.5 million annually to fund the creation of a 10-member organized retail crime unit in his office.

County Council supports establishing regional law enforcement training center in Clark County

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:41:57 +0000

The Clark County Council last week approved a resolution that supports a Criminal Justice Training Commission expansion to add a regional law enforcement training center in Clark County.

Ridgefield Police recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month with pink patches

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 22:00:03 +0000

Ridgefield is joining public safety agencies across the nation by participating in the “Pink Patch Project” for the fifth consecutive year this October.

Herrera Beutler introduces the ‘Pathways to Policing Act’ to bolster police officer recruitment

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 20 May 2022 18:44:21 +0000

Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA, 3rd Congressional District) this week introduced bipartisan legislation to address police staffing shortages in Southwest Washington and across the country.