By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

One common question that we get asked as law enforcement officers is “what happens if I refuse to identify myself to law enforcement?” This is a great question, and largely depends upon the context in which identification is being requested. Different states have different laws, and for this discussion we will focus solely on Wyoming.

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

10/14/2023

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

It pleases me to report that our sheriff’s office has made significant progress in numerous areas throughout the course of the last year. We have a great team of individuals that comprise our office and we continue to make much-needed progress in a variety of different areas.

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

As most of our readers are already aware, the newest Carbon County Commissioner was sworn in yesterday, December 5th, at the regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners Meeting. Newly appointed Commissioner Mr. Garret Irene has been selected to fill a vacant position on the current board. 

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

For those who have ever wondered what it takes to meet the physical fitness requirements for the law enforcement academy, you’re in luck. In this brief article, we’ll discuss the current physical fitness requirement standards for the state of Wyoming, what is required to gain entry into the academy, and some of the pros and cons associated with the current way we do things.

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

“A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

Thus reads the Second Amendment, arguably the most famous amendment in our Constitution. Constantly discussed, debated, and reviewed, the Second Amendment certainly does not suffer from a lack of publicity. 

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

Can you be detained by Law Enforcement Officers while not being under arrest? According to Terry v. Ohio (U.S. 1968,), you can.