Phoenix Police Start Year With Shortage of 550 Officers
Arbitrator Strikes Down OKC Police Chief's Directive on Extra Jobs; City Balks (Copy)
In the fall of 2021, an arbitrator agreed with the FOP 123 and sustained an award (FMCS 200324-05085) against the city. Arbitrator Peter J. Clarke, jointly chosen by the parties, found…[READ MORE]
Nevada State Police Operate With Less Than Half Of Necessary Positions Due To Short Staffing
LAS VEGAS (KLAS)– Nevada State Police have struggled to retain personnel for years. Now, the short staffing is affecting the safety of those on the road, according to officials.
Judge Rules Against NYC COVID Vaccine Mandate, Orders City To Reinstate Terminated Cops
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Manhattan judge ruled against the city’s coronavirus (COVID-19) mandate as it applies to members of the city’s large police union, and ordered members of that union who were terminated or put on leave to be reinstated.
Austin police officers slam city, department management in workforce survey
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police officers blasted their department and city leadership in a workplace survey that showed Austin Police Department employees have some of the lowest opinions of the city’s direction and management of any department.
7 Things You Should Know About Body Cameras For Your Protection
Failing to competently understand the limitations of body-worn cameras leads to severe consequences. The constraints of body-worn cameras ("BWCs") must be understood and considered when evaluating the images they record…[READ MORE]
Did the Supreme Court Throw First Responders a Life-Saver for Free Speech Claims?
Bremerton raises a unique set of questions for government employees, including first responders. Under Bremerton, what results if a first responder makes comments on duty, but those comments fall outside the scope of his employment…[READ MORE]
Firefighters sue city for denying religious exemptions to vaccine mandate
A group of Seattle Firefighters facing termination filed a lawsuit against the city after leaders refused to grant religious objections to the COVID-19 vaccine. According to documents obtained…[READ MORE]
Court Finds Garrity Offers No Protection For Lying During IA Interviews
A police officer with the Wilmington, Delaware Police Department shot a fleeing carjacking suspect in 2019. During the investigation into the shooting, the officer, James MacColl, handed his gun over for testing…[READ MORE]
Legal Tidbit: What is the Oklahoma Fire and Police Arbitration Act?
The Oklahoma Fire and Police Arbitration Act ("FPAA") governs the relationship between municipalities and unionized firefighters, police officers, and their bargaining agents (unions). The statute's language is sometimes murky and contains…[READ MORE]
