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Police investigating after dozens of shots fired in Decatur

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Officers with the Decatur Police Department found 45 shell casings after responding to reports of ...

Decatur Citizen Police Academy shows residents how department operates

From firing Tasers at life-sized targets to questioning police about officer-involved shootings, participants in t Police Department's Citizens Police Academy this summer received ...
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One teen dead, another hurt after 'targeted' violence in Decatur Monday night: police

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A shooting incident left a 16-year-old dead and an 18-year-old hurt Monday night in Decatur. At this time, police believe it was a targeted attack. Decatur Police officers ...

Chief: Decatur Police Department officer numbers improving

Police officer hiring numbers are finally showing improvement, Decatur Police Chief Torry Mack told the Personnel Board last week. Mack said the 130-member department is only down 15 ...
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Decatur police launch Operation Lawn & Order to help elderly residents maintain yards

Decatur police officers and department staff volunteer their time performing other outdoor maintenance for the elderly. [COURTESY/DECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT] The Decatur Police Department has launched ...