Dennis Albert knows a thing or two about law enforcement. A 26-year veteran with the Kent County Sheriff’s Office, he has done everything from road patrol to undercover detective work to supervising a team of […]
They say everyone gets their 15 minutes of fame, but Ofc. Mike Stephens of the Lowell Police Department might wish he could give his back. It was 2.5 years ago when Stephens came across a […]
While some people enter public service to follow in the footsteps of a family member, Chris Hurst and his high school friend were inspired by something different. “We both liked this show Emergency!,” Hurst explains. […]
Officer Jesalyn Heard has worked for various law enforcement agencies, but none have felt the same as Lowell. “In a bigger city department, you don’t get a close-knit community,” she explains. Heard says she appreciates […]
In late November, two men carrying cameras walked into the Lowell police station. They were there to conduct what they called a “First Amendment audit,” a practice that seems to involve filming in a public […]
Two years ago, Jason Faraj walked into a Lowell business and smooth-talked his way into writing a check to pay for thousands of dollars in merchandise. Then, the check bounced, and Faraj disappeared. In some […]
Officers may come and go, but Dave Oesch has been a constant presence in the Lowell Police Department for nearly 20 years. “I’ve been through five [police] chiefs, and I can’t say anything bad about […]
For Officer Aubrey Culver, working for the Lowell Police Department has meant returning to her roots. The 44-year-old grew up in Lowell, and her parents have spent their entire 48-year marriage in the community. Some […]
For Ian Shears, the best part of being a police officer is the opportunity to make connections in the community. From chatting with residents to handing out stickers to kids, he loves being able to […]
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