The iconic image of a police officer chomping down on a sugar-filled donut is a classic portrayal of the typical law enforcement stereotype. One Illinois Police Department decided to live up to the saying, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em."
The Dixon Police Department's K9 officer Hery (pronounced "Harry") is on the receiving end of a charitable donation that will help keep him safe and on the job.
It seems like nearly everyone has gotten one of these IRS scam phone calls. You know, the old "you-owe-us-money-so-give-me-your-personal-information-so-you-won't-go-to-jail" call. I've gotten several, but being aware that it's a scam, I just hung up. A cop in Eau Claire, Wisconsin decided that he'd go me one better and call them back.
In their efforts to step up the patrolling of the neighborhoods and keeping them safe the Janesville Police department have add a green vehicle to their fleet.