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Saturday, May 18, 2013  A national animal welfare group has donated $50,000 to a University of Missouri training academy to help rural law enforcement investigators attend anti-cruelty workshops.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Operation Southern Exposure will target nighttime drivers with dangerous tendencies.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Heartland law enforcement authorities are on the lookout for what they consider to be a dangerous fugitive who has been known to be violent.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  In light of Monday's accident, law enforcement urge everyone to be cautious at railroad crossings.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Drones poised for peaceful, everyday use in U.S., but privacy backlash could hamper industry

Saturday, March 23, 2013  A group of about 30 high school juniors and seniors participated in the program to help them better understand the duties of a law enforcement officer.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Saturday, Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) held their Student Alliance Program in Macon.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The legislation, which the Senate Judiciary Committee was expected to consider Thursday, would update a 26-year-old law by requiring police to obtain a search warrant from a judge before accessing the content of all emails and other private information.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Members of the Ottumwa Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies took part in a two day course starting Thursday, focusing on leadership.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Law enforcement officials stress safety on Halloween saying to wear reflective gear, travel in groups and being aware of your surroundings

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Communications System Upgrade  at Law Enforcement Center in Ottumwa will provide quicker emergency response times

Monday, September 24, 2012 

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  There have been more accident fatalities in 2012 than at this time last year.

Friday, July 27, 2012  The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance for information leading to those responsible regarding recent burglaries at churches in the county.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Congressman Dave Loebsack met with representatives of local law enforcement at a round-table meeting in Ottumwa Friday morning.