DOJ grant helps CPNPD switch from police cruisers to heavy-duty trucks

When the last Ford Crown Victoria rolled off the assembly line in 2011, many police departments were left wondering what their fleets would look like as they replaced worn-out patrol cars. They had depended heavily on the roominess, durability and speed of the four-door sedans for decades. The law enforcement favorite largely comprised CPN’s fleet Read More »

Federal grants to improve emergency communications in Pottawatomie County

 First responders learned hard lessons in the aftermath of the May 19, 2013 tornado outbreak that damaged substantial portions of CPN’s jurisdiction. In the early stages of the rescue and recovery efforts around Bethel Acres, Okla., radio communications across the county quickly were overwhelmed. Emergency responders working in the afflicted areas received busy signals when Read More »