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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Head of Utah Department of Public Safety announces retirement
After more than 25 years of service to the state, Jess Anderson on Thursday announced his retirement as head of the Department of Public Safety, a position he's held for seven years. 'Under his guidance, the department made significant strides in emergency response coordination, community safety initiatives, and legislative engagement. His tenure has been marked by incredible commitment to the mission of 'Keeping Utah Safe,'' the department stated in announcing Anderson's retirement. 'Serving as commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has been the honor of a lifetime,' Anderson said in a prepared statement. 'I'm incredibly proud of the work we've accomplished and the dedicated professionals I've had the privilege of leading. It's time for me to step into a new chapter with my family, and I leave knowing the department is in capable hands.' Anderson's last day will be July 16. Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed Beau Mason as the new commissioner of public asfety, effective July 17. Mason has been with the Department of Public Safety for 20 years and in 2023 was appointed as a deputy commissioner overseeing emergency medical services and the state's school safety program. Anderson's career began with the Utah Highway Patrol and spanned into multiple leadership roles within DPS. Utah Senate President Stuart Adams issued a statement on Thursday publicly congratulating Anderson. 'Commissioner Jess Anderson's quiet strength, unwavering integrity and deep commitment have shaped the safety and well-being of Utah in meaningful and lasting ways. More than a public servant, he has been a steady hand in uncertain times, a trusted adviser and someone who truly cares about the people of this state,' Adams said. 'On behalf of the Utah Senate, and with deep personal gratitude, we thank Commissioner Anderson for his tireless service, steady leadership and the positive difference he has made. We wish him and his family joy and well-deserved rest in this next chapter of their lives.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Texas state capitol evacuated after ‘credible threat' toward lawmakers
The Texas state capitol was evacuated on Saturday after the state's Department of Public Safety warned of a 'credible threat' against legislators, ahead of a planned anti-Trump protest Saturday evening in Austin. The Texas Department of Public Safety evacuated the Capitol and Capitol grounds Saturday afternoon 'out of an abundance of caution,' a statement from the agency read. The statement did not provide any further details on the nature of the threat. The Texas legislature is not in session. But several Texas lawmakers — and members of Congress — were scheduled to speak at the protest in downtown Austin, which is part of the nationwide 'No Kings' protest movement. The evacuation comes hours after two Democratic Minnesota lawmakers were shot in their homes. One of the politicians, former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, and her husband were killed in the shooting.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
MBI investigates Jefferson County officer-involved shooting
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Jefferson County. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said officers responded to a local hospital regarding a woman suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers gathered information from the victim and went to a residence on Crosby Road. Police report has new details on Mississippi nightclub attack When officers arrived, they said the unidentified suspect displayed a firearm, which resulted in a shootout between the suspect and the law enforcement officers. Martin said the suspect sustained critical injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. According to Martin, the shooting involved Jefferson County deputies, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP), and the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP). No officers were injured during the shooting. MBI will share their findings of the investigation with the Mississippi Attorney General's Office. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
04-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Maryland suspends home detention agency's license after teen charged with murder in double shooting
Maryland has revoked the operational license of a home detention monitoring company that officials say failed to notify authorities about violations, leading to a lapse in public safety, according to a letter from the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. According to a letter from Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Carolyn J. Scruggs, the state has ordered Advantage Sentencing Alternative Programs, Inc. (ASAP) to return its license to the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards, cease monitoring Marylanders, and provide personal information for those under its supervision. The letter says that ASAP has 30 days to submit a written request for a hearing challenging the actions proposed Tuesday. Teen charged in deadly double shooting near Columbia Mall The suspension comes after the arrest of 18-year-old Emmetson Zeah, who was charged with first-degree murder in a shooting that killed two teens, a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old. The shooting happened outside the Columbia Mall on Feb. 22. Zeah was denied bail, and Howard County District Court Judge Allison Sayers said there was clear evidence that he was a danger to the public. Prior to the deadly shooting, Zeah was out on bail for attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault charges related to a home invasion and attempted stabbing case from November 2024, according to court documents. What is ASAP Inc. accused of? The letter accuses ASAP of failing to notify the state about Zeah's violations in a timely manner, jeopardizing public safety. According to Maryland law, home detention monitoring agencies must notify the Division of Parole and Probation of any violations by offenders, with a $1,000 fine for the first day the agency does not provide notice, and $250 for each subsequent day. ASAP was ordered to pay $1,000 for not alerting officials about Zeah on Feb. 13, and $250 for each of the six days after that, according to the letter. A total of 232 individuals were under supervision with ASAP's ankle monitors, and 883 were on private home detention monitoring at the end of April, a spokesperson for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services said.
CBS News
02-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Fatal motorcycle crash under investigation in Bloomfield Hills
A crash involving a speeding motorcycle resulted in the death of the rider Sunday afternoon in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, local police reported. "We are thankful that no other injuries or fatalities resulted from this dangerous and reckless behavior," Chief Jeff King, Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety, said in the press release. The circumstances leading to the fatal crash started about 2:45 p.m. Sunday in the area of Woodward Avenue and Hickory Grove Road, according to a report from Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety. The motorcycle operator was traveling on a high rate of speed when a police officer tried to stop the rider; but the biker drove southbound on Woodward and the officer was unable to pursue at that point. A short time later, another Bloomfield Hills officer saw the same motorcyclist riding at a high rate of speed southbound on Woodward near Long Lane Road, at which point the motorcyclist was "attempting to disobey multiple traffic control devices," according to the report. At the traffic light on Long Lake, the southbound motorcycle collided with an eastbound vehicle. Police said the eastbound vehicle had the right-of-way at the intersection. The motorcyclist was thrown off the bike as a result of that crash, and collided with objects in the median. Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety crews attempted to provide medical care, but the motorcycle operator was pronounced dead at the scene. The occupants of the other vehicle were not injured. Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety is working with the South Oakland County Crash Investigation Team on the investigation. Police ask that anyone with information to share about the crash call Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety at 248-644-4200.
