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EPD's 'Choose Not to Lose' Program is the Best 'Choice' for Area Kids

Jon Prell — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:00:13 +0000

It was on April 8th when the Evansville Police Department announced a joint venture with the EVSC to help kids make better choices called Choose Not to Lose. The most visible signs of the program are the unmistakeable program Jeep vehicles assigned to each of the Evansville high schools.

Learn More About Police Work with Evansville Police Department's Citizen Academy

Ryan O'Bryan — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:30:38 +0000

In an effort to give the public a better understanding of how they operate, the Evansville Police Department is giving residents an opportunity to learn more about their inner workings. Since taking over as Chief in 2011, Billy Bolin has made it a priority to change the perception of the police department by the public; [...]

Teen Suspect in Stolen SUV Arrested Outside of EPD Headquarters [VIDEO]

Kat Mykals — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:15 +0000

A teenager driving an SUV in reverse on Martin Luther King Jr BLVD at Vine, backs across the road, hits another car, and does it all in front of an EPD officer! The Evansville Police Department posted the edited dash cam video of the incident to their Official Facebook Page. According to that page, since [...]

Click It or Ticket – Indiana Police Stepping Up Seat Belt Enforcement During Two Week Campaign

Ryan O'Bryan — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:30:43 +0000

Law Enforcement on the local and state level will be keeping their eyes open for drivers not wearing their safety belt while traveling the states highways and byways. I’ll admit, in this day and age, the fact that authorities have to remind the public to wear their seat belts surprises me a bit, considering what [...]

"Coffee With A Cop" To Hold First Weekend Edition This Saturday

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:00:41 +0000

After hearing suggestions from those unable to attend the first three, the Evansville Police Department will host their next “Coffee with a Cop” event this Saturday morning beginning at 9am. The idea is simple, EPD officers will get together at Donut Bank on St. Joe Avenue for a cup of hot coffee, and invite the [...]

Evansville Police Department Hosting Jewelry Party Benefit for Detective Battling Leukemia

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:30:49 +0000

The Evansville Police Department continue the support for one of their own as they get ready to host a jewelry party this Friday evening (May 3rd, 2013). Taking place at the F.O.P. Club at 801 Court Street (click for map) in Downtown Evansville from 5:00-7:00pm, proceeds from the benefit will help cover the medical costs of [...]

Evansville Law Enforcement Waiting Tables for Special Olympics Today

Ryan O'Bryan — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:00:32 +0000

Local officers from the Evansville Police Department, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Department, along with Vanderburgh Confinement Officers will trade their badges for aprons to benefit local Special Olympics athletes during today’s “Cops & Cowboys” fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse. How can you help? It’s easy! Simply stop by Texas Roadhouse on Eagle Crest Boulevard on Evansville’s east [...]

Evansville Police Make Arrest in University of Evansville Twitter Threats

Ryan O'Bryan — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:32:00 +0000

The individual responsible for threatening tweets against the University of Evansville on Tuesday which led to school officials to cancel the men’s baseball game against Austin Peay State University later that day is in police custody. The Evansville Courier and Press reports that 24 year old Evansville resident, Naquan Powell in relation to the following [...]

Evansville Police Investigating Twitter Threats Against the University of Evansville

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:08:52 +0000

A Twitter user known only by the name, Sir Quan, (@PopeQuanPaul), caused the cancellation of the men’s baseball game against Austin Peay State University on Tuesday after sending tweets to the UE Athletic Department earlier in the day alluding to possible violence at the game. Around noon on Tuesday, Sir Quan posted the following tweet: [...]

Third Evansville Police Department "Coffee With A Cop" Scheduled for Tuesday

Ryan O'Bryan — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:16 +0000

After a great turnout after the first two, the Evansville Police Department will host another “Coffee with a Cop” event Tuesday morning beginning at 7am. The idea is simple, EPD officers will get together at Donut Bank on the corner of Washington and Weinbach Avenue for a cup of hot coffee, and invite the public [...]

'Choose Not to Lose' Campaign Reveals New School Liaison Vehicles [VIDEO]

Ryan O'Bryan — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:30:49 +0000

The Evansville Mayor’s Office, along with the Evansville Police Department, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s and Prosecutor’s Office, the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation, and the Evansville Catholic Dioceses officially launched their joint, “Choose Not to Lose” campaign at Eastland Mall on Monday with the primary focus on seven brand new Jeeps that will be used at each area [...]

Evansville Police Teams with The Pub for Nathan Schroer Fundraiser April 11th

Ryan O'Bryan — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:00:28 +0000

The Evansville Police Department are rallying around one of their own, and asking for your help in his fight against leukemia. Officer Nathan Schroer is currently battling the disease for the second time in less than 10 years. A Detective assigned to Holly’s House, Nathan has helped countless victims of domestic and sexual violence. He also [...]

Learn How the Evansville Police Department Works During Citizens Academy

Ryan O'Bryan — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:00:51 +0000

Believe it or not, rimes don't get wrapped up in an hour or two. Actual police departments work a bit differently than those you see on TV and in the movies. The 40th Citizens Academy with the Evansville Police Department looks to give the public an opportunity to look behind the curtain and see what it takes to keep the city streets safe.

Second Evansville Police Department "Coffee With A Cop" Scheduled for Tuesday

Ryan O'Bryan — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:00:17 +0000

After a great turnout a couple of months ago, the Evansville Police Department will host another “Coffee with a Cop” event Tuesday morning beginning at 7am. As with the first go ’round, the idea is simple, EPD officers will get together at Donut Bank on Diamond Avenue for a cup of hot coffee, and invite [...]

Ride Along with an Evansville Police Officer from Wherever You Are This Thursday

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 06:00:28 +0000

The Evansville Police Department (EPD) is giving the community a chance to live vicariously through one of their own during the first ever Virtual Ride-Along on Twitter. The idea of a ride-along isn’t new, as the department has given everyday citizens like you and I to hop in officer’s cruiser and see the city through [...]

Evansville Police Department to Host Violence and Preparation Response for School and Business Professionals

Ryan O'Bryan — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:00:06 +0000

The two day seminar will be presented by the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) and will focus on being prepared and responding to incidents of mass violence. Unfortunately, stories involving disgruntled ex-employees, or mentally unstable people walking into a business or school and shooting up the place is becoming more commonplace in the headlines these [...]

Evansville Police Invite the Public to 'Coffee with a Cop'

Ryan O'Bryan — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 07:39:26 +0000

No, it’s not the punchline to a joke. In an effort to open the lines of communication, the Evansville Police Department is welcoming all residents to join them for coffee — and yes, donuts. I exchanged e-mail’s with Evansville Police Chief Billy Bolin on Wednesday and asked him if the idea came from another city or [...]

Evansville Police Searching for Second Suspect in Subway Robbery [PHOTO]

Ryan O'Bryan — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:45:43 +0000

21-year-old Keenan Compton is suspected of robbing the Subway restaurant at 1211 Tudor Lane. According to the Evansville Courier and Press, officials with the Evansville Police Department released Compton’s name and photo earlier today. He is described as a black male, 5-feet-6-inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. The incident report states that Compton and his [...]

Mayor Winnecke's New Community Relations Board

Nino NCognito — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:23:44 +0000

In an effort to improve relations between the community (specifically the Black community), newly appointed Evansville Police Chief Billy Bolin asked me to become a part of a new Communtiy Relations Board. Every 1st Friday of the Month, the Board meets in the Civic Center to discuss ways in which the Police can more effectively do their jobs and keep the city safe. What suggestions would you make to the Chief and the Mayor?