law enforcement

Police and sheriff's departments around Oregon say they want authority to arrest people who use and possess drugs as a way to steer them to treatment.

Jackson County has seen fewer violations of water laws this year among cannabis growers. The state water agency chalks that up to increased enforcement and education.

The Klamath County Sheriff and his two sons will no longer be able to work together, after county commissioners say he broke an agreement to follow ethics laws.

On Wednesday morning, the Josephine County Board of Commissioners approved a ballot measure that would increase funding for law enforcement in the county.

California is considering banning the use of “reverse search warrants,” which compel tech companies to disclose the identities of individuals based on the location of their phone and internet search history. Abortion activists call it vital.

Pennsylvania Police have detained a 28-year-old in connection to the murder of four University of Idaho students.

Sheriff ends daytime patrols in Tehama, reflecting officer shortage throughout California and national trend. Law enforcement blames low pay and tougher regulations; lawmakers and civil rights advocates disagree.

New gun law set to go into effect next week will require a permit to purchase for anyone with a pending firearm background check, according to state police.

A growing list of Oregon sheriffs are telling their constituents they won’t enforce voter approved gun restrictions despite not yet knowing how some aspects of the law will work and not having a clear role in enforcing others.

Elected officials in Josephine County are banding together in an effort to raise money for underfunded law enforcement operations this November.

How a recent Supreme Court decision affects tribal law enforcement.

The Jackson County jail began posting social media stories on Wednesday about inmates who have recently been released due to overcrowding issues at the jail.