Carbon County Sheriff

Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

Alex Bakken

Beginning in the 1980s, the presence of police car computers slowly started to appear in departments throughout the United States. By the late 1990’s, most cities had incorporated in-car computers into their fleets. As the 2000s came about, more and more departments, including smaller and more rural agencies, began adding in-car computers to their vehicles. Within the last five years, the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office has embraced this technological advancement as well. 

We’ve all seen the movies where one law enforcement agency or another tracks a suspect via their cellular phone. Usually, their cell phone location is flashing on a satellite map, giving officers and dispatchers an up-to-date, real-time view of the suspect. The dispatchers typically never have to get a warrant or cite exigent circumstances for cell phone tracking, they simply type in some commands into their terminal interface and the tracking begins. For once, Hollywood got something right.

Press Release

Carbon County School District No. 2 Education Association

Carbon County Sheriff

Alex Bakken

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Last week we discussed the concept of knowing ourselves in relation to exercising our rights under the Second Amendment and carrying a concealed firearm. Being cognizant of why we carry and what the potential lifelong ramifications could be are incredibly important, and often understated. Another equally important pillar of responsibly exercising our Second Amendment rights that is just as often overlooked is basic handgun proficiency.

As residents of a Second Amendment Sanctuary state, we enjoy broad freedoms when it comes to exercising our rights under the Second Amendment. We can open-carry once we turn 18, we can conceal carry (without a permit,) once we turn 21 (as long as certain statutory requirements are met,) and we enjoy a relatively hassle-free firearm purchasing environment.

Carbon County Sheriff

Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

Alex Bakken

When it comes to providing law enforcement services in rural areas such as Carbon County, Wyoming, the landscape is filled with numerous challenges. Lack of resources, immense geographical areas, and a multitude of municipalities are all challenges we must effectively navigate as public safety administrators. 

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

After reading Part I one of how concealed carry works in the state of Wyoming, you may be asking yourself, why bother with a permit? Since Wyoming state statute allows us to carry as a citizen (under the stipulations of W.S. 6-8-14,) why would I get a permit? We’ll answer that question and more here in Part II of how concealed carry works in the state of Wyoming.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

“Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops. My decision to attack at this time and place was based upon the best information available. The troops, the air and the Navy did all that Bravery and devotion to duty could do. If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt it is mine alone.”

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff