Sheriff Bailey preparing for retirement

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When Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey started in law enforcement, officers didn’t have computers, body cameras, bullet proof vests, or cell phones. When deputies needed backup, they sometimes had to use a pay phone to call dispatch.

Animal Control struggles with overcrowding

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Berrien County Animal Control has been struggling to house animals that belong to people who are caught up in the criminal justice system and waiting for court dates. Berrien County Commissioner Alex Ott told colleagues this week