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whiskey+alcohol+drinks
May 09, 2013 08:38 AM
Many central Illinois police and fire departments have union contracts that allow officers and firefighters to have alcohol in their systems while on duty. But that could soon change.
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securitas+jacket
May 06, 2013 09:45 AM
Transit agency is dumping most private security guards at L stops and hiring in-house “customer-service” employees in their place – but will the rails be safer?
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Fire Department Prescribes Investigation into Expired Medications
Mar 28, 2013 09:30 AM
Many municipalities allow firefighters and paramedics to work with a substantial amount of alcohol in their systems – a dangerous mix that puts public-safety employees, and the public, at risk.
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beer365 243
Cops have to make split-second, life-and-death decisions. Why in the world do some police departments allow them to have alcohol in their bloodstream?
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beer365 243
Feb 22, 2013 11:27 PM
Following BGA/NBC report on police departments that allow cops to come to work buzzed, Illinois secretary of state proposes “zero tolerance” legislation.
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motorcycles365 243
Feb 19, 2013 10:00 AM
Melrose Park motorcycle club is run by cops. So why are members showing deference to an “outlaw” biker club?
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Feb 19, 2013 07:00 AM
Safety of ambulance fleet questioned after wheels, door fall off several vehicles. This is just the latest embarrassment for Chicago Fire Department.
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beer365 243
Feb 14, 2013 10:43 PM
Westchester cops are allowed to patrol with alcohol in their system. And they aren’t the only local police department with this troubling provision.
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Putting the Breaks on YouTube
Feb 06, 2013 07:00 AM
Following an inquiry by the BGA and NBC 5, transit agency Pace cracks down on employees accessing videos at work. Why aren’t other public agencies doing more to police web activity?
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One L of a Costly Mistake
Dec 12, 2012 07:36 AM
The CTA is spending an extra $6 million to replace wooden platforms that, despite being brand new, are rotting. Why? The agency neglected to apply weather sealant.
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