MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) – “The tones are dropping again, but not for us to respond. We’re wanting the City Council to respond to this call. And I feel like they’re not.”“They could take this opportunity and be the hero. And be like ‘yeah, we’re going to step up and we’re going to own this.’”Continue r
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Sept. 9 that new police cadets will receive a $10,000 raise when hired by the Houston Police Department.Whitmire said the raise and other additional incentives will help HPD to recruit and retain new officers. These incentives go into effect immediately.HPD cade
After a Las Vegas police union said it won’t comply with the NFL’s new leaguewide facial recognition policy that’s coming to Allegiant Stadium, Sheriff Kevin McMahill said he has “contingency plans in place” to keep football games safe.The policy would require Metropolitan Police Department officers
PATERSON, N.J. (PIX11) — There are many aspects to policing in Paterson, New Jersey.But this job, in New Jersey’s third largest city, does indeed come with certain hazards, and a level of intensity that often convinces Paterson’s cops to go looking for higher-paying, less dangerous work – in neighbo
DAYTON — Dayton police union leaders say they fear the city is trying to get out of a signed contract agreement with the union and its officers.The FOP and the city signed the contract a couple of months ago after a year and a half of negotiating.Continue reading at www.whio.com
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — First-year Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officers are getting a $20,000 pay raise over the next three years. Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved a collective bargaining agreement with the local police union Tuesday. Jacksonville’s Fraternal Order of Police President Randy Re
The program will start as a $1,000 bonus for the first 100 officers in year one of a pilot program, with opportunities for payment to increase to $5,000On Monday, a Dallas City Council committee reviewed the details of a pilot program that would pay current Dallas police officers up to a $5,000 bonu
HONOLULU (Hawaii News Now) – Honolulu’s firefighters put themselves in hazards to protect the public. But on Monday they made sure to protect their own lives by taking part in free cancer screenings at the East Kapolei Fire Station.National studies have found that firefighters have a 9% higher chanc
The negotiations related to the Tallahassee firefighter union contract for years 2025-27, which appeared to be moving towards a quick resolution, have hit a snag.It was reported that a deal was worked out last week which both negotiating teams looked upon favorably. The negotiated terms included 3%
FORT PIERCE, Fla. —Fort Pierce city leaders and the city’s police union reached a deal on a new contract Monday afternoon.The main sticking point was money. In the end, the two sides agreed to an across the board raise of 9% with additional raises depending on seniority.The agreement will now head t
Chandler, AZ — The Chandler City Council has approved a one-year service agreement with Crisis Preparation and Recovery, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, to provide Chandler Police with on-site and telehealth mental health clinician services.An embedded clinician through the contracted services
JACKSON, Miss. — The Jackson Fire Department leadership has been at odds before with the Jackson Association of Firefighters, the union associated with the International Association of Firefighters. But both sides agree firefighters need a big salary boost.Resean Thomas, president of the local firef
A McKeesport detective and former financial officer for the Fraternal Order of Police is accused of stealing more than $1 million from his union lodge, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office said.Joseph Osinski, 55, was arrested on Thursday and charged with theft by unlawful taking, theft by dec
Lakeland officials have struck a deal to increase pay for the city’s unionized police officers in an attempt to address the department’s issues with hiring and retention.City commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fraternal Order of Police’s Lakeland
ATLANTA — Atlanta firefighters are accusing the city of manipulating data in a salary study in order to reduce raises for firefighters. Their union warns it will worsen staffing issues if the city doesn’t make it right. The issue emerged at a city council meeting Tuesday, which was well-attended by
The City of Minneapolis is reporting a 45% increase in applications for the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), adding that there were 697 applications submitted last year, compared to the 1,014 applications received this year so far.This increase in applicants comes after the Minneapolis City Coun
Chemicals used on nonstick pans, stain-resistant clothes and construction materials also line the gear used to protect firefighters – but it could make them sick, and some state lawmakers are taking action.Massachusetts this month became the second state to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, o
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – First responders are trained to save others while putting their own lives on the line.Many of the challenges they face after a call are often hidden from the public eye.“You see things that I would describe as unimaginable,” said Colerain Township Fire Department Chief Allen Wall
Fresno police officers will receive a 3 percent raise, among other benefits, after city council unanimously approved a new contract with the police union. “These negotiations are intense, and we’re trying to balance public safety while also balancing the budget,” Councilmember Mike Karbassi said as
Massachusetts will ban PFAS in firefighter protective equipment beginning in 2027, after Gov. Maura Healey signed the bill into law on Aug. 15.The legislation will also require manufacturers and sellers to notify and label gear beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, if they are made with the perfluoroalkyl and
This summer, Midland officials have pushed to figure out how to address a multimillion dollar deficit in the city’s firefighter pension, but recently efforts to stabilize the fund have slowed.Currently, the Midland Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund doesn’t have enough money to pay for the retirem
ROCK SPRINGS – Serving a community of about 23,000 can keep the Rock Springs Police Department busy, and lately, the department finds it challenging to attract candidates.An emergency resolution of the Rock Springs Police Civil Service Commission to amend Chapter 5 – Examinations, Sections 1, 2a, 2d
Police officers in Dallas could receive a $1,000 bonus for recruiting new officers into the department.The pilot program, which starts on Oct. 1 as part of the fiscal year 2025 budget, is intended to help with officer retention and recruitment as the Dallas Police Department works to increase the nu
Tallahassee city commissioners Wednesday voted 3-2 to discontinue negotiations with firefighters and side with a special magistrate’s decision on the contract, effectively breaking the impasse and leaving the union to try again on its upcoming three-year contract.Continue reading at www.tallahassee.
