AKRON, OH (WOIO) – The Akron Police Department has joined forces with numerous entities to significantly crackdown on, and deter, violent crimes in the area. The on-going collaboration of The Akron Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Summit County […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Wednesday, Cleveland's Public Safety Committee tried to wrap their heads around sick leave abuse at the Cleveland Fire Department. Council members got a memo that points out seven key issues that the latest audit of the fire department discovered. 19 Action News was first to break the story of internal abuse months ago.
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Big changes in the operations of the EMS and Fire Departments announced by Mayor Frank Jackson on Tuesday morning. Mayor Jackson announced personnel changes in the Divisions of EMS and Fire and in the Department of Public Safety. Mayor Jackson appointed Edward Eckart, Jr. from EMS Chief to Lead Integration of […]
EAST CLEVELAND — The East Cleveland Fire Department receives critical new protective clothing. The four sets of new turnout gear were paid for by Oswald Companies and the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. The new coat and pants sets replace gear that was handed down, had exceeded its useful life and was no longer safe to wear. Turnout […]