http://www.tetonsheriff.org/tcso-rss.xml Get your press releases and news articles from the Teton County Sheriff's Office, Jackson Hole, Wyoming en-us Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:42:11 GMT Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:42:11 GMT http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=341 http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=341 Q: Is it legal to do street performances in Jackson to solicit donations? A:No, there is a Town of Jackson ordinance prohibiting this. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:42:11 GMT http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=340 http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=340 Q: I am currently a Police Officer in the State of Georgia and will be moving to Wyoming in the near future. How many of hours of training would I need to complete to become Wyoming certified? A:Certification and training must be evaluated by Wyoming P.O.S.T. to see if it meets their standards. If prior training meets the standards, then a lateral officer would challenge the Wyoming POST test, attend the two week Wyoming Law and Procedures and be certified in firearms, first aid and domestic violence. Please see the Wyoming Post website for further: http://attorneygeneral.state.wy.us/post.htmSgt Kelly WellsTraining Sergeant Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:38:32 GMT http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=337 http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=337 Sometime during the last 30 days, suspect(s) unknown stole an 8 foot wooden giraffe from the yard of a River Front Subdivision residence, south of Jackson. If you’ve seen the carved giraffe yard ornament, or know who purloined same, please call the sheriff’s office at733-2331.Tom Ninneman's story from Jackson Hole Radio. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:12:21 GMT http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=336 http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=336 Q: Is it legal to ride a bike on the highway facing traffic? A:No, it is not legal for people to ride facing traffic. Wyoming State Statute number 31-5-702 gives bike's the same rights and duties as a vehicle. Statute number 31-5-704 requires bike riders to ride in the same direction as traffic, as wells as riding to the far right as practicable without impeding the normal and reasonable flow of traffic. Thanks for your question, Deputy Chad Sachse. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:07:55 GMT http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=334 http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=334 Both lanes of travel are now open on N HWY 89 just north of town. Thank you for your patience! Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:17:07 GMT http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=333 http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=333 Collision near wildlife museum, both lanes of travel will be closed for an unknown period of time. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:09:54 GMT http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=329 http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=329 Both lanes of traffic are now open on Highway 22. Expect delays. Please use caution around emergency vehicles. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:03:12 GMT http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=328 http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=328 One lane of Highway 22 near Spring Gulch Road is now open. Traffic is moving slowing. Please be patient while rescue works clear the scene. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:19:39 GMT http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=327 http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=327 Highway 22 is closed near Spring Gulch Road for a crash. Unknown time frame for lifting of closure. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:58:09 GMT http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=322 http://www.tetonsheriff.org/search.aspx?article=322 Over the last couple of weeks, there has been media attention given to the issue of bicyclists who are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). One of the reasons I like having a website is so matters such as these can be communicated effectively.A couple of weeks ago, at around 1:00 in the morning, Deputy Aaron Dunlap had occasion to pull over a bicyclist who was operating the bicycle without a front light. Pursuant to that stop, Deputy Dunlap arrested the bicyclist for DUI. This arrest provided me with a great opportunity to look at the DUI law as it pertains to bicycles, and then to formulate a philosophical approach to the issue.The law absolutely allows for a person to be arrested for DUI if they are operating the bicycle under the influence. Therefore, I wholeheartedly and fully supported the arrest. I also thought I should take a look at the matter from a global public safety perspective as well. By that I mean, would I rather a person who is under the influence ride a bike or drive a car, and is there a public safety distinction to be made?To me, it is obvious that if an inebriated person had to choose between a car and a bicycle, I would rather they pick the bicycle because they pose less of a risk to the public. This is not to say they do not pose a public safety risk while on a bike, they just pose a lesser one. Of course I would prefer they take a taxi, a designated driver or call a friend to pick them up.In thinking this issue through, I thought if we arrested people for DUI on bicycles on every occasion, the unintended consequence of that might be that we create a disincentive for them to take the bike over the car, thereby possibly exacerbating the public safety problem.Secondly, I found it troubling the DUI law covers “any vehicle” which includes a bicycle, but the implied consent law covers (only) motor vehicles which excludes bicycles. It made little sense to me that on the one hand a person could get arrested for DUI riding a bicycle but the method to secure the blood alcohol concentration was changed.By no means should this present the message I am adamantly opposed to arresting a bicyclist for DUI. Sometimes, arresting for DUI could very well be the appropriate charge. To me it would depend on the circumstances. People who are creating a severe hazard by riding all over the road would certainly be one example. A bicyclist crashing into a parked car would be another one. The totality of the circumstances in terms of public safety should be our guiding principle. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:29:14 GMT