Van Buren Officers Train For Shooter Scenarios
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department worked through active shooter training last week to prepare officers for different scenarios on school grounds. The training was designed to give officers a better understanding of school layouts and entry points. Van Buren County Sheriff Michael Brock said this was the first major training the department conducted on […]
Van Buren Sheriff Confirms Fall Creek Death Weather Related
Van Buren County Sheriff Michael Brock has confirmed the death of a man at Fall Creek Falls State Park earlier this week was directly related to the cold weather. Brock confirmed the cause of death Thursday evening after receiving reports from the medical examiner. Dozens of emergency workers spent almost 17 hours from Tuesday afternoon […]
Van Buren County Experiencing Scam Calls Impersonating Sheriff, Jail, And Court Clerk
Van Buren County Sheriff Michael Brock said his office has received multiple reports of citizens receiving scam calls. Brock said callers were impersonating Sheriff’s Deputies as well as other jurisdictional officers. Brock-1 (:15) “Advising people of maybe existing warrants for court, civil processes that people are being held liable for,” Brock said. “Telling them […]
