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New York Fire and Police Clash Over Emergency Roles
Mayor Koch orders a city wide review of police and fire department duties following a dispute over who handles emergencies. Firefighters unions allege police hinder responses and misdirect operations. police deny. Brezenoff says except for fires, police lead, but gray areas need clear rules. Officials found no injuries from the coordination issue. A new executive order may define roles, while a subway ad campaign by the fire union raises tensions.
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New York
Edward Koch
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Stanley Brezenoff
Nicholas Mancuso
Uniformed Firefighters Association
Joseph Spinnato
Brezenoff
Koch
Phil Caruso
Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association
Fire Union
Mancuso
Linda Muncil
Division of Income Maintenance
Food Stamp Bureau
New York State Department of Social Services
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Pearl Street
Albany