Douglas County Sheriff
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DougCo unveils mobile warning siren system
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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office rolled out a new emergency alert system to reach residents during life-threatening conditions amid extreme drought and heightened fire conditions. The DCSO programmed Hi-Lo sirens into patrol vehicles that emit a distinct, alternating tone, followed by a recorded message: “A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for this area. Please…
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Douglas County commissioners approve shoplifting ordinance despite pushback
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The Board of Douglas County Commissioners approved an ordinance Tuesday afternoon that will mandate businesses report suspected shoplifting crimes. The ordinance, a highly-debated measure that has been in the works for over a year, was unanimously adopted by the three-commissioner board despite considerable pushback from community members, some of whom sarcastically noted their concerns during…
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DougCo deputy fired after DUI, careless driving arrest
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A Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy was fired Friday after he was arrested by Parker Police the previous weekend. Andrew Sanders faces charges of driving under the influence, careless driving, assault on a police officer and obstruction in relation to a traffic stop just before 8 p.m. Feb. 7, according to a Friday news release from…
