During his visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program last week, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager had a discussion about the balance that law enforcement agencies have when it comes to transparency with the public. Hager talks more about this balance, and what’s released to the public vs what’s available to the public. Hager gives an…
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The Ada Police Department is gearing up for their next Toward Zero Deaths Campaign. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says their upcoming campaign will center around distracted driving enforcement. Hager says distracted driving can be more than just using your cell phone while driving. You can learn more about Toward Zero Deaths by going to…
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The Ada Police Department will be getting a new facility after the Ada City Council decided to include a new police department in the public works building project. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says his department is excited about this new project, and he’s thankful that the council did its due diligence before approving the…
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The Ada Police Department has been seeing some worrying trends in traffic safety recently, and the department is encouraging drivers to take some time and follow established traffic laws. Ada Police Officer Alex Saric says one area of concern is speeding in town. Saric says he’s also noticed an increase in stop sign violations as…
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It’s been just about a year since the Ada Borup West School partnered up with the Ada Police Department to bring a School Resource Officer to the school, and the program has been nothing but a success for all parties. Ada Borup West SRO Alex Saric gives his thoughts on the SRO Program, and the…
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The Ada Police Department will be having the opportunity to add a new volunteer position, to assist officers through times of hardship. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says a community member came forward with an opportunity for the Department to add a volunteer Chaplain. Hager says one way that the chaplain would be used, is…
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The City of Ada has made a lot of investments in 2025, whether it was to infrastructure, or programs, but one area that has seen some of the biggest return on investment is the city’s public safety departments. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson talks about the ways they have invested into these departments, and why…
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Did you know that if you’re planning to be out of town for a couple days, the Ada Police Department will check on your home while you’re away? Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more about their residential check program, and how you can get signed up for it. People can contact the Ada…
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Car accidents continue to be one the highest causes of accidental deaths across the entire country, but the number is trending in the right direction. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says that vehicular deaths in Minnesota have taken a huge drop. The year is not over however, and Hager says area agencies will be continuing…
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The Ada Police Department will be kicking off a new Toward Zero Death (TZD) Campaign this holiday season. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more about this month’s Campaign. Hager says TZD is having a drinking and driving campaign because drunk driving arrests skyrocket during the holidays, and he reminds people to be smart…
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