UPDATE HB-12-1062 We are still waiting the scheduling for committee vote on our bill. The bill was heard in the House Local Government Committee on February 6th; but the vote has been held up. One can speculate as to why, but we don’t have enough information to judge this other than to say internal [...]
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Brothers & Sisters, There have been many questions from the Lodge 27 membership concerning the recent settlement of a long standing lawsuit brought by Denver’s police officers. This letter is written to explain the history of the action and the resulting settlement. Click the link to read the rest Article_Lodge_27_-_Donning-Doffing_suit
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Neve’s remains as the DSD uniform distributor for 2012. Your uniform allowance amount this year remains at $253.90 for Deputy Sheriffs and $153.80 for Security Specialists. As with previous uniform issuances, you will have 30 days (February 20 thru March 20, 2012) to place your order; No exceptions! Uniform distribution will begin during the [...]
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The FOP Legal defense overturns the Termination of Deputy Carothers. Thank you to Dan Foster and Marcy Ongert of Foster Graham Milstein and Calisher LLP. Decision_(4)
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On Friday, October 28, 2011 Director Wilson issued a communication by email to all employees regarding the status of the 2011 DSD budget. In his communication Director Wilson pointed out the 2011 DSD budget is projected to be overspent by approximately $2.3 million dollars. This projected overage is attributable to unforeseen expenditures, and if that [...]
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Dear FOP Members and Supporters: Public employees in the United States are under attack. We are being scapegoated for financial problems we did not create. Of all of the battles being fought to preserve our rights, we all need to turn our attention to what is happening in Ohio right now. The rights of public [...]
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Dear Brothers & Sisters of Denver Sheriffs’ Lodge #27, On August 1st your lodge became the 19th Colorado Lodge to join the State FOP Labor Council. I want to take this opportunity to welcome each of you. This is a decision that will benefit every bargaining unit member of the Denver Sherriff’s Office. Both [...]
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By Monte Whaley The Denver Post BRIGHTON — Mark Nicastle says he’d prefer to get his old job back as a lieutenant with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department. But he’s still satisfied with a $730,000 settlement with the county that allows him to walk away from the department at the end of the [...]
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The Colorado FOP is closely monitoring the case of two Colorado State Troopers facing prison sentences for an incident last summer that resulted in the shooting death of a suspected drunk driver. They have both been charged criminally by the Mesa County DA’s office and are awaiting trial. Both officers have been on unpaid administrative [...]
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The Colorado FOP Labor Council continues to provide outstanding labor services to our Labor Council member lodges both bargaining and non-bargaining. Member lodges continue to benefit from the expertise, assistance, and cost savings that comes with their Labor Council membership. We have been very successful in addressing issues where we have legal standing and leverage. Many [...]
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