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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 jury awarded $8.3 million after attorneys questioned the need for five Sedgwick County officers to restrain a 135-pound juvenile in a prone position for approximately 39 minutes
The proposed legislation would fund mental health screenings and referrals for corrections officers at the federal, state and local levels
COs describe how mandatory overtime, staffing shortages and lack of support are eroding morale
The loss of roughly 2,600 corrections officers since the 2025 strike continues to strain operations across 42 New York prisons
The inmate slammed the CO head-first into the ground, causing his body to go limp, court documents state
A 48% vacancy rate is straining South Carolina’s ability to intercept drones smuggling contraband into prisons
EMS agencies say unpaid bills for emergency transports and services provided to incarcerated patients are threatening payroll, staffing and response times
Under Chad Dotson, Virginia saw the nation’s lowest recidivism rate and introduced reforms to improve safety and accountability in prisons, VADOC said
The Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act aims to improve staffing, reduce burnout and enhance safety in federal prisons
The former Dannemora mayor, who is currently a DOCCS civilian employee, allegedly arranged brief municipal work to qualify retiring corrections officers for higher-tier benefits