Public Protectors

Sep 2011 10

Ask A Small Town Cop

2011 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Public Protectors

by Detective Will Knight

Welcome to a new monthly column where small town, local cop and detective Will Knight answers some of your questions about how things really work in a small town police department. He is writing this under a pseudonym to protect his identity as he often works undercover, but he has worked as a police officer in small California towns for the past ten years. If you’d like to submit a question, simply email Will at life@kingsriverlife.com with the subject line “Cop Question”.

Sep 2011 3

FIRE! Part I: The Birth of a Volunteer Fire Department

2011 Articles, Contributors, Hometown History, Jim Bulls, Public Protectors, Reedley News

by Jim Bulls

In 1849, news of the California gold rush reaches the Portuguese Azores, original homeland of Manuel and Mary Enos. It isn’t long before the couple is on board a clipper ship, rounding the “Horn” and heading to San Francisco. The Enos’ will settle in the gold fields of Trinity County, where they raise a family of nine.

Jul 2011 16

Kingsburg Police Chief Jeff Dunn: A Hands on Type of Chief

2011 Articles, Contributors, James Garcia Jr., Public Protectors

by James Garcia Jr.

When one thinks of the kind of Chief of Police their town should have, characteristics such as competence, trust, dedication and honor come to mind. In Kingsburg, some may be surprised to realize that we are represented by those traits and more.

Apr 2011 16

Police Making Use of Social Networks

2011 Articles, Community, Lorie Lewis Ham, Public Protectors, Reedley News

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Just like the rest of the world, police departments have started taking advantage of social networks to communicate with the public. Big cities across the country like Philadelphia, New York and Chicago have been on Facebook for awhile now. Fresno has had a Facebook page since 2009, and now many of our own smaller towns are jumping on board as well, with Reedley being one of the first of the smaller towns in this area.

Feb 2011 12

Police Chaplains-A Helping Hand to the P.D. & the Community

2011 Articles, Helping Hands, Lorie Lewis Ham, Public Protectors, Reedley News

by Lorie Lewis Ham

We are all familiar with police officers—we see their cars driving around town, see them in uniform at crime scenes and local events—but how many of us are aware of the police chaplain who serves the community and the Police Department just as diligently, and as a volunteer?

Jan 2011 15

C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors)

2011 Articles, Community, Helping Hands, James Garcia Jr., Public Protectors, Reedley News

by James Garcia Jr.

When a family loses a loved one, there is typically some support: friends and family visit or often stay for extended periods of time; a local priest, pastor or other church official might pay a visit; or the church family might bring meals to the home for that terrible first week. If the individual who died was in law enforcement and was killed in the line of duty however, then there is an organization that steps in to help: C.O.P.S.

Dec 2010 11

‘Tis the Season, Holiday Safety Tips

2010 Articles, Community, Public Protectors

by Steven Wright

The season of joy, forgiveness, thankfulness and hope is upon us. In a perfect world, we should celebrate the birth of our Lord every day, be ever mindful of his sacrifice and be generous with our giving.

Unfortunately, this is not a perfect world and very often we find ourselves in situations that cause just the opposite to happen. Sometimes no matter what we try to do things just do not go how we hope.

Sep 2010 4

Restore or Discard

2011 Articles, Public Protectors

by Steven Wright

Restore or discard— In today’s world we find that people are on two ends of this perspective. Goods and services, and the ability to obtain them, are at the tip of your fingers. We can shop on-line for food, clothes, furniture, cars, houses, and even a date or a life partner. Most of the things we obtain today are made to last as long as our desire to keep them, or until something else catches our eye. Use it once and throw away.

Jul 2010 17

My Top 10 Driving Don’ts

2010 Articles, Public Protectors

by Steven Wright

There are many Top 10 lists out there, for almost everything. Mine may not be as entertaining but it could save your life, especially if you drive in California. I did something this past Memorial Day weekend I don’t normally do: travel.

May 2010 29

TMI: Too Much Information

2010 Articles, Public Protectors

by Steven Wright

Not a day goes by that I don’t say “TMI” to myself several times. In this information age, it actually applies in many different areas of our society, impacting us from the time we get up until the time we turn the lights out.