LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Claims of efforts to defund the Henderson Police Division are rising louder after contract negotiations broke down between union leaders and metropolis workers.
On Tuesday, a Nevada Affiliation of Public Security Officers (NAPSO) spokesperson launched an announcement to the media concerning a breakdown in present negotiations with the Metropolis of Henderson, expressing disappointment.
“While city leaders consistently accept praise for the safe environment that the police insure, city leaders steadfastly refuse to negotiate a fair contract with the police,” a NAPSO spokesperson wrote. “The City of Henderson’s proposals at mediation this week were tantamount to defunding the police.”
The collapse in conversations follows a Could appointment of Henderson Police Chief Reggie Rader. The NAPSO spokesperson didn’t place blame for the breakdown on the brand new management for the division.
“While the unions support the new police chief, we believe that the city’s actions will undermine his ambitious plans for the department,” a union spokesperson wrote. “Both unions plan to aggressively pursue all legal avenues to force the city to negotiate an appropriate contract while they continue to provide exceptional service to the citizens of the city.”
The NAPSO represents the Henderson Police Officers Affiliation and the Henderson Police Supervisors Affiliation.
Metropolis pushes again
The Metropolis of Henderson acknowledged the break within the union contract negotiations however hesitated to simply accept a number of of the union’s claims and as a substitute described their efforts as made in good religion, additionally pointing to their fiscal obligations.
“The city must also act as responsible stewards of the city’s financial resources while revenues are declining as a result of factors beyond our control,” a metropolis spokesperson wrote in response to eight Information Now. “Contrary to the unions’ claim the city was ‘defunding the police,’ the city offered proposals that would have made our officers, sergeants, and lieutenants the highest paid in the valley.”
The town’s provide included retention incentives to assist retain officers by means of the top of their careers, based on town assertion.
“This offer was developed with the creative thinking of the Henderson Police Chief and city management, who are all committed to making the Henderson Police Department the premier department in the Valley,” a metropolis spokesperson wrote. “We are disappointed the police unions said ‘no’ to that offer, but we respect their right to do so. The city looks forward to presenting its position to an arbitrator this fall.”
The dueling statements provide a glimpse at negotiations between the union and town, which has been the middle of sudden resignations, pulling of help, inside infighting, firings, and new administration.
The brand new police chief has been requested by 8 Information Now to speak on digicam about his background and technique for the police division. Though town has not denied the request, it has been excellent for 5 weeks with no clarification.
