Monthly Archives: May 2009

TAGLIATERRA v. PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE DEPARTMENT et al, Motion To Amend Complaint

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“Next we’ll hear about the state police being unable to fuel their vehicles or purchase ammunition.” House Minority Leader Sam Smith, R-Punxsutawney

GOP, Dems butt heads over Pennsylvania spending

By Brad Bumsted
STATE CAPITOL REPORTER

HARRISBURG — State House Republicans today vowed to boycott legislative hearings they claim are being staged by the Democratic majority and Gov. Ed Rendell to gin up state spending. Continue reading

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 2009 Potential Budget Impasse

2009 Potential Budget Impasse – Employee FAQ

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Commonwealth Court Decision that opines Commonwealth employees would continue working should there be a budget impasse.

Commonwealth Court Decision issued August 12, 2008 that Article III, Section 24 of the Pennsylvania Constitution is not preempted by the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. §§201-219. Continue reading

PA Governor enlists PA State Police Commissoner in quest to legalize video poker machines

State police support legalizing video lottery machines

BY Robert Swift (HARRISBURG BUREAU CHIEF)
Published: May 22, 2009

HARRISBURG – The Rendell administration’s proposal to legalize video lottery terminals in bars, restaurants and social clubs would mean fewer headaches for law enforcement, the state police commissioner told House lawmakers Thursday. Continue reading

“We want to provide the best workplace environment for our employees,” Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis

Chicago police measure morale with survey

Officers say privately that morale is at all-time low under Supt. Jody Weis

By Angela Rozas | Tribune reporter / www.chicagotribune.com

May 18, 2009

For months, Chicago police officers have been saying privately that morale at the department is at an all-time low. Now Supt. Jody Weis wants to see just how true that may be. Continue reading

State Police “will review department policy” after Governor lets the world know of his “act of generosity”

Did troopers break department policy by accepting gifts?

Thursday, May 14, 2009 / www.pennlive.com

BY JAN MURPHY jmurphy@patriot-news.com

Overjoyed by his unexpected casino winnings last spring, Gov. Ed Rendell shared his good fortune with his state police security detail, but in accepting the governor’s generosity, the troopers broke a department policy, according to a state police spokeswoman. Continue reading

May 15 Peace Officers Memorial Day

Flags at half-staff today to honor fallen officers

Philadelphia Inquirer - ‎5 hours ago‎

www.philly.com

Rendell has ordered Pennsylvania flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff…

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Police search for black or hispanic man who fled on White Street

Police investigate shots fired in borough

 Published: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 4:06 PM EDT

www.Republicanhearald.com

SHENANDOAH — Shenandoah police are looking for a black or Hispanic man who was allegedly shooting at another man Friday afternoon. Continue reading