Hosts Clarence Boone and William Hosea welcome Bloomington Police Chief Mike Diekhoff and Beverly Calender-Anderson, Director of the Community and Family Resources Department. They are here to discuss their contributions to Bloomington’s 4th Annual Public Safety Report, which covers topics ranging from police personnel recruitment, training, crime statistics, and data about the substance abuse problem. The Public Safety Report also …
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The State Senate passed a bill to create special firearms training for teachers. House Bill 1253 will require that teachers and staff members complete at least 40 hours of firearms training, before they can carry a firearm on campus. Faculty will also be required to pass a mental health assessment test, to prove they are fit to carry a firearm. …
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Monroe County CASA begins its fall advocate training on October 18th. CASA is short for court appointed special advocates. CASAs advocate in the courts on behalf of juveniles who have been subjected to abuse or neglect. Jim Shelton is a member of the Monroe County CASA’s Board of Trustees. He announced the training to the County Commissioners this morning. The …
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The Monroe County Commissioners approved a one-year collective bargaining agreement with county jail staff yesterday. County Attorney Jeff Cockerill told Commissioners yesterday the agreement could eventually lead to pay increases for jail employees. Cockerill said employee retention is partially driving the salary review. Jail Commander, Sam Crow is not party to the contract, but he voiced his support for it. …
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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed a bill this afternoon, putting in place sexual harassment policies for state legislators. House Bill 1309, requires all members of the Indiana General Assembly to undergo no less than an hour of annual sexual harassment prevention training, and no less than an hour of ethics training. The bill passed unanimously in both the House and …
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