Cody Police Department
In honor of National Coffee with a Cop Day, the Cody Police Department, the Park County Sheriff’s Office and the Wyoming Highway Patrol will be hosting a local Coffee with a Cop event on Wednesday, October 4. At 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., members of the community are invited to meet local law enforcement officers…
UPDATE: Superintendent Vernon Orndorff sent out an updated recorded call to middle school parents this morning. The Cody Police Department investigated the report of a possible school shooting at Cody Middle School into most of last night and found that the threat was non-credible. “After a through investigation, the Cody PD discovered that the two…
The Cody Police Department has released a statement on their Facebook page about numerous reports of counterfeit $100 bills in the community. “The Cody Police Department has received several reports of counterfeit one hundred-dollar bills. We would like to inform you about the issue of counterfeit money and how to protect yourself from becoming a…
Newly-appointed Chief of Police for Cody, Jason Stafford, spoke about his first month as police chief, what he learned from his predecessor as well as the challenges Cody faces moving forward. He also gave his perspective on law enforcement policies and procedures and the shape of the Cody PD as it is now. Chief Stafford…
The Cody Police Department is looking for a suspect who committed several auto burglaries and stole one vehicle in the early morning of Monday, June 26. An unknown adult male broke into several vehicles throughout Cody. A vehicle parked in the 1900 block of 15th Street captured a photograph at approximately 1:00 AM. The stolen…
With the recent announcement of Cody Police Chief Chuck Baker’s retirement, I invited him on Speak Your Piece to reflect on the last seven years as our police chief and who will succeed him. Chief Baker was candid in talking about the accomplishments under his watch, the current investigation into Office Stinson and why it’s…
The City of Cody released new information about the ongoing internal investigation involving a Cody law enforcement officer. “This disclosure aims to enhance transparency, address public inquiries, and uphold the City of Cody’s standards of professional conduct in law enforcement,” reads a June 15 press release. The investigation relates to a traffic stop conducted by…
Anyone looking for a career in law enforcement will find plenty of “Now Hiring” signs in the Bighorn Basin. As of June 12, law enforcement agencies in all four counties of the Bighorn Basin are looking to fill important positions. The Park County Sheriff’s Office posted an opening for a lateral Patrol Deputy in mid-May.…
After seven years of dedicated service to the Cody community and a 43-year-long career, Cody Chief of Police Chuck Baker has announced his retirement from the Cody Police Department, effective June 30. Baker formally announced his decision to retire – after several months of consideration – at the June 6 meeting of the Cody City…
On Friday, May 26, the City of Cody and Cody Police Department released a statement saying a Cody police officer was on “paid administrative leave” while a formal complaint against the officer is investigated. “The City of Cody and the Cody Police Department acknowledge its commitment to maintaining transparency, accountability, and the highest standards of…