Tag Archives: Lt. Thomas Bensfield

Last week was a busy one legally for the fire service, and as often happens, a number of important cases escaped our attention – including several we have been following. In Kansas City, Missouri, the city is offering $1.9 million ...

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Can fire officers be disciplined for not supervising subordinates while off duty? Attorney Patrick Walsh joins me to discuss a suit he filed two weeks ago in Cook County, Illinois challenging the discipline of four firefighters for an altercation last ...

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Today’s burning question: Can an officer be disciplined for not supervising a firefighter while both are off-duty? For example if some officers were out on the town with some firefighters, and the firefighters start to get a little rowdy, do ...

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