Former York County detective loses police license for illegal arrest, other misconduct

Wilfred ‘Bill’ Vachon was stripped of his police certificate this month for an incident in 2011 in which he handcuffed, questioned and pressured a business owner over an alleged theft.

Largest class ever graduates from Maine Criminal Justice Academy

The graduating class included 16 women and, for the first time, rangers from the Maine Forest Service.

House passes bill to boost police academy board’s disciplinary authority

The bill was prompted by high-profile police killings and calls for police reform across the country.

Rural police departments confront pandemic challenges

Maine Criminal Justice Academy graduates its latest class

The new officers spent 18 weeks in training and studying.

Philip Ray Morse Sr.

Constitutional action to remove sheriffs is rare

Local police officers graduate

Five River Valley officers awarded for bravery

Former corrections officer backs away from guilty plea in Auburn