Former officer pleads innocent in Louima perjury case
Charles Schwarz, 36, pleaded innocent to two counts of perjury accusing him of lying about being inside a precinct bathroom during the Louima assault. The charges follow an appeals court ruling overturning his 1998 civil rights conviction related to the same case.
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Cincinnati unveils police settlement and new independent review panel
Cincinnati outlines a settlement to a long running harassment lawsuit against its police force. The plan includes an independent seven member panel, new staff, and restrictions on force and chokeholds to address Justice Department concerns. Implementing reforms could cost about five million dollars with early years financing for equipment and operations.
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Admiration for firefighters rises but volunteer recruitment stalls
Washington AP report notes strong public admiration for firefighters after Sept 11, yet volunteer departments see no recruitment surge. Heather Schafer of the National Volunteer Fire Council cites stagnant hot lines and concerns over exploiting tragedy, amid a 12 percent drop since 1983.
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