Indiana University Police officers trained to identify mental health crises

INDIANA — In a proactive step to enhance campus safety and well-being, police officers at all nine Indiana University campuses receive specialized training to identify…

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New video series explores the mental health toll on firefighters and first responders

INDIANA – Unfortunately, life in public safety comes with adverse outcomes: premature deaths due to fire-related cancer, the intense grieving of families following line-of-duty deaths,…

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Police Log: May 28, 2024

Bedford Police Department Arrests – May 27 Incidents – May 27 Incidents – May 26 Accidents – May 27 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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One week left to apply for the FFY24 Nonprofit Security Grant Program

INDIANA – The FFY 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP-S) grant application window will close on May 30, 2024. Organizations cannot be located in Hamilton or…

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Police Log: May 7, 2024

Bedford Police Department Incidents – May 6 Incidents – May 5 Accidents – May 5 Accidents – May 6 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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Police Log: January 25, 2024

Bedford Police Department Incidents – January 24 Incidents – January 23 Accidents – January 24 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – January 25 Arrests –…

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department has new suicide awareness decals on their vehicles

ORANGE CO. – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has new decals on their vehicles to raise suicide awareness. Thanks to HD Graphix in Orleans, who…

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Police Log: August 27, 2023

Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 26 Incidents – August 26 Incidents – August 25 Accidents – August 26 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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IDEM issues Air Quality Action Day for Monday including Bedford and surrounding counties

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) and is forecasting high ozone levels for Monday, August…

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Get tested, know your status – Free HIV and Hepatitis C testing

BEDFORD – IU Health Community Health offers free HIV and Hepatitis C screenings at four different locations in Lawrence County. These rapid antibody tests only require a finger prick….

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