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Friday, May 24, 2013  A multi-agency effort in Portales has resulted in the arrest of several suspects in connection with drug trafficking.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  "Chief Nelson has been a breath of fresh air to the Dumas Police Department and the community." Gayla Cox of the domestic violence shelter in Dumas, Safe Place, is not alone in her assessment of Police Chief Jim Nelson. Nelson replaced Chief Dale Alvan and has worked to improve relations with the community.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  APD releases crime statistics for 2012, showing a 5% decrease in overall crime.

Monday, January 28, 2013  President Barack Obama will meet with police chiefs from three communities that have experienced mass shootings, part of his administration's push to address gun violence.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Federal law suit filed against Bovina officials for conspiracy

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Charlotte police say they're prepared to handle protests at Democratic National Convention

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Florida police chief who led initial probe into Trayvon Martin's fatal shooting is fired

Friday, May 18, 2012  A potentially deadly scene in Canyon at the WTAMU campus as dozens of law enforcement officials swarm a building with a reported gunman inside.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Florida police chief at center of neighborhood watch shooting temporarily steps down.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Pronews 7 has confirmed that the City of Guymon's Chief of Police has been placed on paid administrative leave.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Racial profiling has been an issue among our law enforcement community in this country for years.

Saturday, November 19, 2011  The West Family says they were very happy with the efforts made by the canyon police department in the case, but they don't have that same feeling about what the grand jury did.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  A natural gas leak in one Portales neighborhood forced a handful of Portales residents to leave home. Police also safely removed children and workers from a daycare center Tuesday.

Friday, July 15, 2011  Santa Fe's interim police chief has been officially promoted to the top law enforcement job.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  The Childress County Constable and the last elected police chief in Childress passed away Monday. His services are scheduled for Thursday.