For any police officer charged with a felony in Massachusetts, discipline from the state’s police oversight board is automatic — their certification to work in law enforcement is suspended.But when officers are cleared of those criminal charges, either by acquittal or some other disposition, the Pea
AKRON, OH — A Memorandum of Understanding has been agreed upon between the City of Akron and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 “that will update language around the discipline process reflected in the police union contract.”“These language changes clarify the overall discipline process and set expec
HOUSTON — Two years ago, Houston firefighters received a billion-dollar settlement in a years-long contract dispute with the City of Houston for raises and back pay.A few months ago, arbitration documents show that the city and the firefighter union went to arbitration because the city wasn’t implem
A Pembroke Pines police union’s petition to temporarily protect officers’ private text messages from becoming public record has been denied, federal court records show.Federal judge Ed Artau’s March 30 decision on whether the union would be granted a provisional stop to city officials’ demands for t
CHICAGO, IL — A staffing study released Wednesday calls on the Chicago Police Department to put hundreds more officers on the street, although the long-awaited plan could be hampered by labor contracts and the city’s financial crisis.Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling and other officials said the p
HOUSTON — As the partial government shutdown continues to leave TSA without pay, the Houston Police Officers’ Union is suggesting a career change for agents.What they’re saying: The Houston Police Officers’ Union posted a callout on Wednesday for agents with the Transportation Security Administratio
Idaho law enforcement groups say they are increasingly frustrated by immigration legislation lawmakers are proposing without first seeking their input.After a slate of immigration bills had stalled in the legislative process, a Republican Senate leader on Thursday introduced some late-session new bi
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — An appellate court ruled on Friday that the Rochester Police Accountability Board does not have the authority to recommend discipline against Rochester Police Department officers.According to the decision, the local law giving the PAB that power is unlawful because it conflicts wit
Chicago lawyers appealed a ruling from a Cook County judge that ordered officials to delete millions of body-worn camera videos that have not been flagged for further review, records show.After the city’s appeal, Cook County Circuit Court Judge Michael Mullen agreed to stay his order that gave the c
PITTSBURGH — Local Fraternal Order of Police leadership is calling for answers from the City of Pittsburgh over the release of bodycam videos from an incident involving ICE.11 Investigates has obtained a letter to the city from FOP Fort Pitt Lodge No. 1 President Robert Swartzwelder.In the letter, S
The Baltimore City Fire Department is facing scrutiny over its recruitment process following a potential threat on Tuesday at Frank J. Trenner Fire Training Academy on Pulaski Highway.Matthew Coster, President of the Baltimore City Firefighters IAFF Local 734 union, expressed concern after a recruit
BUTLER COUNTY, OH — Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser resigned from his police union and created a formal credibility‑tracking list for officers after the head of another union publicly challenged his office and its handling of a Middletown officer’s criminal case.In a March 9 letter sent to Sher
GRAPEVINE, TX — The Grapevine firefighter union continues to put pressure on the city to abandon its plan to reorganize the fire department.In a statement on Thursday, the Grapevine Professional Firefighters Association said it disagrees with the city using a consultant’s study from 2021 to make the
ABILENE, Texas — Firefighters raised concerns about transparency in ongoing contract negotiations during an Abilene City Council meeting Thursday morning.Some firefighters are worried about the negotiation process as talks with city leadership continue ahead of a state-law deadline to reach a new ag
The Atlanta firefighters’ union says it’s mystified as to why Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens still hasn’t signed the city’s first contract with the union, almost 11 months after the collective bargaining agreement was struck. The union is now threatening legal action against the city unless the mayor s
Despite widespread and bipartisan opposition from hundreds of public workers who’ve appeared before lawmakers for weeks, the Florida Legislature passed legislation that labor advocates say will strike a blow to public sector unions.The measure (SB 1296), which will head to Gov. Ron DeSantis, drew cr
SIOUX FALLS, SD — The revelation of crime statistics last week brought good news: lower crime overall in Sioux Falls.One issue of concern involves the number of those in jail who have reoffended and are back in the system.Mayor Paul TenHaken is candid about one of his safety concerns in Sioux Falls.
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — As Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman continues budget town halls and prepares to release his proposed budget, rank-and-file firefighters are pressing county leaders to make staffing a top public safety priority.Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighters Loca
TULSA, OK — Long-time Tulsa police officers are getting ready for retirement after the ends of their careers were delayed, complicating a public safety picture critics say lacks oversight.The Tulsa Police Department has repeatedly said it’s short-staffed by about 100 officers. To keep veteran cops f
UTICA, NY — The Utica Professional Firefighters Association is condemning remarks made by a city councilor during a recent budget meeting, saying the comments trivialized the serious health risks firefighters face from exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective gear.In a statement issu
In partnership with the National Law Enforcement Foundation, the Fraternal Order of Police and the St. Louis Police Foundation, the St. Louis County Police Department is bringing a customized childcare model to Missouri that supports officers, families and long-term public safety.For years, police l
Grapevine Firefighter Union Is Fighting City’s Plan To Reorganize DepartmentGRAPEVINE, TX — A plan by the city of Grapevine to reorganize its fire and EMS operations is being fought by the firefighter union, which says it believes the changes would compromise emergency response.But city leaders incl
