Local police react to racial profiling reform bill
We re wrapping up our two-part series on policing in Greater Lafayette. Part two takes a look at proposed legislation to end racial profiling by police.
Posted: Jan 14, 2021 9:19 PM
Updated: Jan 14, 2021 9:39 PM
Posted By: Samantha Thieke
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) Democratic State Rep. Chris Campbell is supporting a bill designed to end racial profiling by police. The videos that we saw last summer really highlight that this issue is happening in our own communities, and when our police officers present a video to justify deadly force, it really highlights that this issue needs to be addressed, Campbell explained.
Local police departments see decline in officer applications
News 18 is kicking off a two part series about policing in our community.
Part one revolves around a continuing problem faced by both Lafayette and West Lafayette Police Departments.
Posted: Jan 13, 2021 6:50 PM
Updated: Jan 14, 2021 12:52 PM
Posted By: Samantha Thieke
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) Both Lafayette and West Lafayette Police Departments are seeing a drastic decline in the number of people applying to become officers. It s real easy for police officers, for the system to perpetuate some, basically, racist policies, said Lafayette resident Josh Johansen. I wouldn t want to be a police officer in this day and age, said Vicki Smith, who works in Lafayette.
Law enforcement now eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine, agencies taking different approaches
First responders are now eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine in Indiana. Local law enforcement agencies are approaching the process of enforcing the vaccine on officers differently.
Posted: Jan 6, 2021 6:50 AM
Posted By: Micah Upshaw
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) First responders are now eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine in Indiana. Here locally, several law enforcement officers have taken their first dose.
West Lafayette Police Chief Troy Harris, Lafayette Police Chief Patrick Flannelly, and Tippecanoe County Sheriff Bob Goldsmith are among those now vaccinated against the virus. These leaders are each approaching the process differently when it comes to enforcing their staff and officers get the shot. Some are making it a priority to be taken while others say it s a choice.
Racing: Chris Johnson breaks all-time jockey record for wins in New Zealand
19 Dec, 2020 10:30 AM
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Chris Johnson drives Sassenach to the line to claim victory and the national record at Awapuni. Photo / Race Images
Chris Johnson drives Sassenach to the line to claim victory and the national record at Awapuni. Photo / Race Images
NZ Herald
Veteran jockey Chris Magic Johnson established a national record for race victories at Awapuni when Sassenach provided him with win 2452 in New Zealand.
The 56-year-old required one winner to surpass the previous mark set by David Walsh after drawing level at Invercargill last Saturday.
Rider Troy Harris had a lapful of horse as he angled into the clear at the 300m where Tavi Mac dashed to the front and cleared out from his rivals, eventually posting a one and a half-length winning margin over Callsign Mav with southern mare Kiwi Ida taking third. Sharrock makes no secret of the affection he holds for his pint-sized poster boy. “He has a special place in my heart, this horse,” Sharrock said. “He’s not the best horse I’ve ever trained, but he is the toughest I’ve ever laid a hand on. “The tenacity he shows every time he lines up is just amazing.