Legal
Legal matters are a core focus for local and state government agencies, encompassing the creation, interpretation, and enforcement of laws and regulations that govern public affairs. Legal frameworks ensure that government actions are consistent with the rule of law and protect citizens’ rights. Though by no means a perfect system – enforcement inequities continue to make the headlines – local leaders strive to create laws that work fairly for all.
States United Democracy Center, a non-partisan organization, discussed priorities for law enforcement during election season
Officers unable to return to full duty after 251 workdays will be given a choice to apply for a reclassification, take a leave of absence, seek medical retirement or resign
There’s even history that some American presidents sat on city council
Unvaccinated members will have to be tested regularly while the legal challenge continues
IAFF Local 176 President Matt Lay says Tulsa and the mayor have “a legal and moral obligation to compensate our firefighters”
An external investigation found evidence of racial harassment at the Everett Fire Department consistent with the complaints made by former member Jason Anderson
Watertown suit will aim to recover about $178,000 in expenses incurred by the city for the firefighter’s medical emergency and death
The sum, which was disclosed by three anonymous sources familiar with the matter, would be the largest police-related settlement in Colorado history
The gunman legally bought the two rifles used in the shooting, despite having a gun taken away from him a year earlier
FOP President John Catanzara called on city councilors to overturn the mayor’s vaccine mandate
A request for an injunction would prevent the city from requiring workers to disclose their vaccination status or be disciplined for not being vaccinated
The six LAPD employees suing include individuals “who could not assert a medical or religious exemption”
The bill would also require potential new officers to pass a psychological screening before being hired
The law makes it a crime to stand within 20 feet of officers with the “intent to impede, provoke or harass” them
The package also removes a residency requirement for Kansas City police officers
A swastika was left at a table where the former mental health worker was known to eat in the jail’s break room
Owners must also pay a fee to cover taxpayers’ costs associated with gun violence
The bill would reverse a current law that bars first responders from transporting working animals in most situations
The bill “puts the safety of incarcerated persons and correction employees at substantial risk,” said Gov. Lamont
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