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‘An Excellent Nose’: Nebula is UM’s Newest K-9 Cop

Black Labrador retriever trained to find weapons and explosives, keep campus safe

OXFORD, Miss. – During her training, Nebula, the University of Mississippi‘s newest police dog, sniffed out a single grain of gunpowder in a massive warehouse, impressing both her handler and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents training her.  Nebula came to UPD recently as part of a mutual aid agreement. The 18-month oldRead the story …

Dios, UM’s New K-9 Cop, to be Sworn in Sept. 6

Dog's value to UPD goes far beyond his ability to detect narcotics and other contraband

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Police Department is getting a well-trained, sociable new officer, but this one isn’t typical. He has four feet, is covered in fur and is only a year old. Dios, the university’s new K-9 officer, will be sworn in at a campus ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 6 inRead the story …

UM Remembers Dedicated UPD Officer Robert Langley

Family, friends and co-workers share memories at campus service

OXFORD, Miss. – Law enforcement officers from across the state gathered Friday with friends and family members of fallen University of Mississippi police Officer Robert Langley to pay tribute on the 10th anniversary of his death in the line of duty. Langley, who also was a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, was killed Oct.Read the story …

UPD to Remember Fallen Officer Robert Langley

Memorial service to feature several co-workers, director of Law Enforcement Alliance for Peer Support

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Police Department will hold a memorial service at noon Friday (Oct. 21) in Paris-Yates Chapel on the 10th anniversary of the death of Officer Robert Langley, who was killed in the line of duty in 2006. Langley was killed while assisting with a traffic stop on Jackson AvenueRead the story …