Tag: Police Unions: Page 24

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Buffalo Officer Fired Over Death Threat

Buffalo Police Officer Ann Vanyo, while on duty about two years ago, allegedly threatened to kill a woman she thought was making moves on her boyfriend, who is also a Buffalo police officer.

October 20, 2014

Technology

Florida Police Union Wants Say About Body Camera Policy

The Gulf Coast Chapter of the Florida Police Benevolent Association is asking the Fort Myers police chief for bargaining rights in the implementation of the department's new body camera policy.

October 14, 2014

Patrol

LAPD Union Calls for Mediation After Declaring Contract Negotiation Impasse

The League hopes that a neutral, third party, appointed by the City Employee Relations Board, will mediate the issues in dispute and/or preside over fact-finding to move the parties to a fair and equitable resolution for LAPD officers who protect and serve the residents of Los Angeles.

September 12, 2014

Training

NYPD Unions Fighting Back Against Critics

The city’s police are under attack, the NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association president said on Sunday. In a radio broadcast, SBA president Ed Mullins said city cops are now targeted by the media and "bottom-feeder politicians."

August 10, 2014

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LAPD Officers Demand Better Pay, Warn They Will Leave

Nearly a month after officers rejected a one-year contract offer, officials with the Police Protective League told the Los Angeles Times the LAPD's starting salary has fallen behind pay for officers in at least 13 other Southern California law enforcement agencies. LAPD officers have already begun heading to other departments, union leaders told the council.

July 30, 2014

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LAPD Officers Demand Better Pay, Warn They Will Leave

More than 300 Los Angeles Police Department officers and family members packed a City Council meeting Tuesday to demand across-the-board pay increases, warning the department will lose officers if one isn't provided. Read Full Story Here.

July 30, 2014

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Hundreds of LAPD Officers Sue City Over Labor Issues

In a dozen lawsuits, hundreds of Los Angeles police officers claim the city violates fair labor standards by making them work through meal breaks and stiffing them for overtime.

July 24, 2014

Patrol

LAPD Officers Reject City's Contract Proposal

"There is a deep-seated frustration and anger among the officers caused by their low pay, working conditions, a disciplinary system that is viewed as biased and unfair, and their perception that management is unreceptive to their problems," Izen added.

July 13, 2014

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LAPD Union Reaches Tentative Labor Agreement with City

Late Tuesday, the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police Protective League approved a tentative contract proposal covering more than 9,900 LAPD officers. The next step of the process is for the League to take the tentative agreement to the membership for a ratification vote.

July 2, 2014

Training

Baltimore Police May Get Raises, Fewer Officers

More pay and fewer police positions are being proposed in a new contract between Baltimore and its police union.

April 30, 2014

Weapons

Miami Police Union Challenges Gun Ban

A day after Miami's police chief banned officers from carrying guns into City Hall, the police union fired back, challenging the rule as a violation of federal law and officers' rights.

March 24, 2014

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Judge Rules Detroit Can Reduce Retiree Pensions

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes has ruled that pensions of city retirees can legally be cut in Detroit’s bankruptcy — a decision that came as a significant surprise to people observing the case.

December 4, 2013