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Monday, April 15, 2013  The security team for the Utica Boilermaker is already considering changes to its security plan for the upcoming race on July 14th following the bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The Buffalo Bills and Erie County plan to more than double the number of law enforcement officers on duty during game days as part of the team's recently negotiated 10-year, $271 million lease for Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  A New York conservation officer is being honored for catching two men who had been shooting deer from inside a house when the animals came to a video-monitored bait pile in the yard, then selling the meat at an annual feast.

Monday, January 14, 2013 

Friday, December 28, 2012  96 year old saved, then they had to save themselves.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  In light of tragedies involving gun violence in recent years, Ithaca Police are making sure they're prepared to handle a similar incident. Police say their response to active shooter incidents has changed over the last 15 years, most notably since the school shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  A child's death at Fort Drum in northern New York is being investigated by military and civilian authorities.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  More than 200 women from across the state attended the New York Women in Law Enforcement Annual Training Conference this year.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Sheena Morris's family and friends gathered together on Friday to watch the Dr. Phil Show, featuring polygraph results taken by Sheena's fiancee, Joe Genoese.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  A representative from the Department of Homeland Security provided training for local law enforcement agencies to help them properly handle people under the influence of synthetic drugs.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  A retired FBI special agent is on a cross-country bicycle trip to raise awareness and money for Concerns of Police Survivors, or C.O.P.S.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Accidents happen with people of all ages, but federal agencies and law enforcement are very concerned with new drivers and older drivers.

Friday, August 24, 2012  For 9-year-old CJ Mills, this was a day he will never forget. CJ was granted a Make-A-Wish wish – he became a police officer.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Law enforcement agencies in New York and in Canada are coming together for the "Safety Without Boarders Initiative" to improve road safety.

Friday, October 28, 2011  Cicero Police Chief Joseph Snell says potential cuts to the police department's budget could leave the town with severely inadequate police services and create an unsafe environment for officers and people who live in the town.