Response to Adverse Comments in Personnel File

Response to Adverse Comments in Personnel File Disciplinary action can take many forms when it comes to public safety employees.  Sometimes it is not as heavy as a suspension without pay or a demotion.  Often correction may come in the form of a counseling memo or a “documentation of verbal ...Read More

Removal from Specialty Pay Assignments

Many public safety employers have jobs that are “special assignments” and often require additional training or skills from the employee.   To “reward” these extra demands, they will generally also be accompanied by a pay incentive which is generally around 5%. Most employees feel that being assigned to such positions is a ...Read More

FEDERAL AUTHORITIES AGGRESSIVELY PURSUE FEDERAL CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS AGAINST “CELEBRITY” DEFENDANTS

Federal authorities aggressively pursue federal criminal investigations and prosecutions against a class of person described as “celebrity” subjects. The term “celebrity” is misleading: it does not necessarily only apply to movie stars and rock stars. While the celebrity status certainly encompasses actual celebrities in the entertainment and sports industries, when ...Read More