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An advisory council suggested reducing the time requirement for a recruit to not have consumed marijuana within 12 months and three years for drugs
A police retirement group began fining the city about $50,000 monthly to cover pension losses sustained by what it considers a “partially dissolved” police force
“The harsh reality is, I don’t want to be the guy working 80 hours a week just running this PD, being on call 24 hours a day,” Chief Smith said
Overall, the ordinance creates a civilian inspector general who, beyond overseeing disciplinary matters, would also review internal workings throughout the department
Four lieutenants, two sergeants, five troopers and a class of 79 cadets were given layoff notices
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The contract includes annual pay raises and maintenance of retiree health benefits, which had been a concern in previous discussions
Shannon Dresser credits her police training to her pageant success
The three-year contract agreement will be presented to union members for a vote
The union said many widows of officers killed in the July 7 ambush and other officers have been “left suffering” due to the faulty pension plan
The city approved a contract with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, but when it takes effect the 23 officers in the department will be out of a job
The 400-officer Emergency Services Unit is among the most highly trained in the nation in both rescues and law enforcement
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