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Sarah Roebuck

Senior News Editor

Sarah Roebuck is the senior news editor for Police1, Corrections1, FireRescue1 and EMS1, where she oversees daily news coverage and reporting across the four verticals.

She has more than 10 years of journalism experience and has been recognized for her expertise in digital media, including being sourced in the book “Broadcast News in the Digital Age.” She previously served as a digital content editor in newsrooms across three states, where she honed her skills in storytelling and audience engagement.

Roebuck earned her bachelor’s degree in broadcast and cinematic arts from Central Michigan University. She joined the Lexipol team in April 2023, bringing her extensive experience and passion for public safety to the role. Have a story idea? Email her at sroebuck@lexipol.com You can also connect with her on LinkedIn.

LATEST ARTICLES
The Contraband Interdiction Unit outperformed 20 teams from corrections agencies and sheriff’s offices across the Southeast in tactical scenarios hosted by the Alabama DOC
Authorities say two traffic stops near Washington State Prison led to the seizure of drugs, a firearm, a drone and other contraband intended for inmates
A new 10-week training program and $60K starting salary are helping the Horry County Sheriff’s Office recruit and retain younger correctional officers
Special Agent Brandon Jewell was seriously injured when a pickup struck his vehicle, killing his K-9 partner, Sissy
The Travis County CO was terminated the same day he was arrested and charged with bringing contraband into a correctional facility
Correctional Officer Jonathan Lee Townsend began his CDCR career in 2002 and served at Corcoran for more than 20 years before his death
Plastic fans, lighter padlocks and revamped mail processing are among measures aimed at limiting weapons and contraband
The audit found staffing, classification and alarm systems were compliant on the day inmate Rashawn Cannon killed Officer Andrew Lansing
The settlement resolves claims that more than 1,500 pregnant CDCR staff were forced to choose between unsafe duties, demotion or unpaid leave
The firing of over 2,000 correctional officers in early 2025 pushed the statewide vacancy rate from 13.3% to 27.4%