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Indy City-County Council votes down public safety pay raises
Firefighters and police officers are still fighting for a pay raise next year. The mayor’s office told them no. Wednesday night they turned to the council to try to get their money. The city’s contract with the police and fire unions...
Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Government, Politics
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Plan to bridge city budget gap sets sights on Capital Improvement Board
A plan to patch Indianapolis’ $65 million budget shortfall by charging the Capital Improvement Board is meeting with controversy. Democratic City-County Councilor Brian Mahern is putting together a proposal to charge the Capital Improvement...
Tags: Government, Politics, Lucas Oil Stadium
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Lawrence EMTs learn of job loss Friday
Every civilian EMT in Lawrence was notified late Friday that they were being let go. Lawrence Mayor Dean Jessup issued the following letter to employees: "Dear Colleagues: Today, I made the most difficult decision that I will likely make as the...
Tags: Homes, Budgets and Budgeting, Layoffs and Downsizing, Government, Keith Johnson
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Indianapolis International making changes in security that will save $500K
Changes in security are being made at the Indianapolis International Airport. The airport has given severance packages to 38 civilian public safety officers as it streamlines its security team. The airport authority hired 100 public safety officers after...
Tags: Government, Politics, September 11, 2001 Attacks
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Are locked, loaded schools the answer?
"Watch this quick draw," said school principal Buck Buford, pulling his sports jacket back so it cleared his holster and then going into a crouch. "I'm like lightning." His hand darted to his pistol. It caught briefly and he stumbled before he yanked...
Tags: Government, Politics
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New Public Safety Director Troy Riggs sits down for one-on-one interview
Troy Riggs began his police career 90 miles south of here in Louisville more than 20 years ago. During that time, Riggs said he visited Indianapolis a lot and told his wife, ‘You know, I wouldn't mind living there someday.’ Mayor Greg Ballad...
Tags: Government, Politics
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Troy Riggs' attendance at roll call stark contrast to predecessor
Troy Riggs seemed to go out of his way to make a good first impression as he attended roll call at IMPD’s North District. The man who will become the new Public Safety Director shook hands, asked questions and worked the room like a politician...
Tags: Government, Politics
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Tips from residents help take down gangs allegedly terrorizing neighborhood
A pair of Fountain Square gangs have been taken down by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers and charged with violating racketeering statutes after allegedly terrorizing their neighbors all summer. The teens have been charged with RICO...
Tags: Prosecution, Government, Politics
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House explosion investigation continues as crews get set to tear down homes
Investigators still haven`t released the crime scene around 8349 Fieldfare Way—the home at the center of the deadly house explosion on the south side of Indianapolis. They’re combing through the scene, looking for bits and pieces of Moncy...
Tags: Emergency Incidents, Explosions, Government, Politics
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Police, fire budget debate heating up
Members of the Public Safety Committee tore through the public safety portion of the Mayor's 2013 budget, asking why the City is short on cash and cops. The City faces a $65 million shortfall. Mayor Greg Ballard has made several proposals to close the...
Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Government, Local Government, Politics
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Ballard set to introduce Riggs as new public safety director
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard will introduce the city's new public safety director Tuesday morning. Sources tell Fox59 that Troy Riggs has accepted the job. Riggs is currently the assistant city manager of Corpus Christi, Texas. According to sources,...
Tags: Elections, Government, Fires, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice
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Ballard introduces Riggs as new public safety director
Indianapolis residents got a first look at their new public safety director. Mayor Greg Ballard introduced Troy Riggs Tuesday morning. Riggs, an assistant city manager in Corpus Christi, Texas, was considered the leading candidate to succeed former...
Tags: Government, Politics
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