As Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams went through a divorce last year from his wife of 24 years, there were whispers that he was romantically involved with a junior Cleveland police officer with whom he had at least one child. According to police and City Hall sources, it was more than a rumor. Documents also […]
To attract and retain police officers, the Warsaw Common Council approved on first reading an ordinance amending the 2021 police salary ordinance to increase the base patrol officer biweekly wage. The second and final reading will be at the Council’s May 17 meeting. Mayor Joe Thallemer said, “One of the initiatives I mentioned in this […]
The state Attorney General’s Office has launched a criminal investigation into Plaistow Police Chief Douglas Mullin after a police union official alleged that he assaulted one of his own officers while screaming at him in his office. The AG opened the investigation on Tuesday after reviewing a letter from Teamsters Local 633 principal officer Jeffrey […]
In this month’s podcast, Will cover public safety legislation from around the country. Maryland: Eliminates the police officers’ bill of rights, use of force reform, county police accountability boards. San Antonio: Establishes collective bargaining for police officers. Austin: Voters approve binding arbitration for firefighters replacing the meet-and-confer system. Cases: Court Changes ‘Public Policy’ Doctrine To […]
