Law & Order

  • K9 crew: Meet the newest members of the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation – the professional, well-dressed and always happy to see you K9 division of Pita, Lola and Lobo. Lobo and Pita are explosives detection dogs, while Lola specializes in human remains detection. These additions will enhance SBI capabilities and enable officers to respond more quickly to partner agencies. The SBI has 16 K9s – including six human remains dogs, four bomb dogs, two drug dogs, two arson dogs, one electronics storage detecti
    K9 crew: Meet the newest members of the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation – the professional, well-dressed and always happy to see you K9 division of Pita, Lola and Lobo. Lobo and Pita are explosives detection dogs, while Lola specializes in human remains detection. These additions will enhance SBI capabilities and enable officers to respond more quickly to partner agencies. The SBI has 16 K9s – including six human remains dogs, four bomb dogs, two drug dogs, two arson dogs, one electronics storage detecti

    RANGER

    Meet local fire heroes

    The public is invited to a family fun community event out from 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 28, at Parker’s Burgers & Sweets, 5465 U.S. 64 W.

    Come meet the guys and gals from several local fire departments, and enjoy some food, treats and door prizes.

    Bring the kids out to meet a firefighter, check out the fire trucks and take some photos with a hometown hero. Watch firefighters play Jenga using a Jaws of Life tool. Kids will be able to play under the stream of water from a deck gun.

    There will also be an opportunity to join a department as a volunteer and help in a capacity that works for you. Organizers hope this becomes an annual event.

    Details: Call 828-516-5114.

    CHEROKEE COUNTY

    5th Scam Jam set for seniors

    Government agencies are teaming up to present the fifth annual Scam Jam from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at Murphy First Baptist Church and from 2-4 p.m. on that same day at Andrews United Methodist Church.

    You’re invited to join an informative and engaging event designed for mature adults to learn about the latest scams and how to stay safe, according to a release. Experts will share tips and tools to help protect yourself against fraud and stay safe.

    The Cherokee County Department of Social Services’ Adult Protective Services team, Reach of Cherokee & Graham Counties and the N.C. Department of Justice are sponsoring the event. Admission is free.

    Details: Visit cherokeecounty-nc.gov/251/Social-Services.

    RALEIGH

    Give feedback on the N.C. Highway Patrol

    The N.C. Highway Patrol maintains national law enforcement accreditation through the Commission on Law Enforcement for Accreditation.

    As a part of this process, an opportunity is provided to citizens of North Carolina for public feedback via the CALEA Portal. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns.

    The overall intent of the accreditation process is to provide our agency with information to support continuous improvement and foster a “pursuit of professional excellence,” according to a release.

    Details: Visit cimrs2.calea.org/889.

    Compiled by Publisher David Brown. Staff Correspondent Anngee Quinones-Belian contributed to this report.