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LAPD Union Will Oppose Half-Cent Sales Tax Hike Pushed By Firefighters’ Union

10/07/2026

The Los Angeles Police Department’s officer union said Tuesday it will oppose Measure FD, the half-cent sales tax measure on the Nov. 3 ballot pushed by the city firefighters’ union — setting up a bitter and expensive clash between two of the city’s most powerful unions.The Police Protective League

Time Is Ticking For AFD To Hire Nearly 100 Firefighters To Reduce Workweeks Next Year

10/06/2026

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Fire is facing a hiring deadline as the department works to fill nearly 100 positions in time to reduce workweeks under a new labor agreement.The workweek reduction is part of the labor contract the city signed with the Austin Firefighters Association in December 2025. The con

Hartford Leaders Reinforce Board’s Powers To Investigate Police Misconduct

10/06/2026

HARTFORD, CT — Hartford’s independent police oversight board received a unanimous show of support this week from city leaders, who voted to strengthen its authority to investigate allegations of police misconduct.Members of the Hartford City Council revised an ordinance establishing the city’s Civil

Evansville, Indiana EMS Supervisor Fired After Sexual Misconduct Testimony

10/06/2026

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The Evansville Fire Merit Commission held a special meeting on Oct. 2 and voted to fire EMS Supervisor Douglas Randell.Randell was suspended for five days without pay on Aug. 17 and was later placed on paid administrative leave. Fire Chief Tony Knight recommended his termination,

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