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Yahoo
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- Business
- Yahoo
Baltimore Police Department hiring more officers to cut down on overtime, commissioner says
The Baltimore Police Department has made strides to address the vacancies contributing to excessive officer overtime, Commissioner Richard Worley told members of the Baltimore City Council Tuesday night. Recent staffing shortages have forced first responders across Baltimore to work copious amounts of overtime, taking a toll on both employee morale and city budgets. BPD spent $64 million on overtime in the 2024 calendar year, and the city's total overtime burden could reach $150 million in 2025, a May 22 hearing revealed. Clearly expecting the council to grill him on the issue on Tuesday, Worley touted BPD's hiring efforts. The commissioner said his department has hired 47 new sworn officers, bringing its total to 2,023 after dipping below 2,000 officers last October. He also noted that applications for new officers are up 22% from last year. BPD currently has 492 vacancies, but expects about 150 potential officers to graduate from its police academy by the end of 2025. An expansive ad campaign to recruit new officers from within the city is now in effect and will further boost recruitment, Worley said. 'By the early part of next year, I think we're going to be up close to where we only have about 350 vacancies, and it continues on that trend. In three or four years, we'll be up where we should be, which is 2,500 [sworn officers],' Workley said. City Council President Zeke Cohen asked Worley how many of the 492 vacant positions had not been filled in at least 18 months. The commissioner replied it was the 'majority' of them. He said his more aggressive approach to boosting staffing would be 'different' from previous Commissioner Michael Harrison. 'He was my mentor, but I have a different opinion,' Worley said of Harrison. 'I think we will fill these positions within the next three to five years. Because right now, by the end of the year, I think we're gonna have 100 more cops than we have now.' With the department about 80% staffed, the total number of overtime hours worked by BPD employees is expected to drop to 898,000 this year from 914,000 last year. The implementation of stricter overtime request approvals via the human resources software Workday has also helped manage the overload, Worley and Deputy BPD Commissioner Kevin Jones said. The department's proposed $614 million budget for the 2026 fiscal year is a 3.57% increase over fiscal 2025 levels. A decline in state funding from $42.34 million last year to $36.83 million this year has prompted the city to pull considerably more from its operating budget for the police department. The 'Criminal Investigation Division' and 'Compliance Bureau' services received the largest increases, getting about $9.5 million and $7.5 million more than in fiscal 2025, respectively. Anticipated 'Police Patrol' expenses dipped slightly from about $226.5 million last year to $224.5 million this year. Despite the decrease, this service includes $4.2 million more in allocated funds for sworn overtime expenses than was seen in fiscal 2025. Have a news tip? Contact Carson Swick at cswick@
Perth Now
a day ago
- Perth Now
Pedestrian dies after being hit by e-scooter in Perth
A 51-year-old dad who was hit by an e-scooter in Perth's CBD has died, while the allegedly drunk young rider has had her charge upgraded and bail denied. British backpacker Alicia Kemp is accused of striking Thanh Phan from behind as he walked along Murray Street with a friend about 8.40pm on Saturday. A police prosecutor told Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday she had a blood alcohol reading of 0.158 per cent. The 24-year-old — who appeared from custody flanked by security guards — and a female friend had been drinking at a pub since 2.30pm but were kicked out for drunkenness six hours later, Magistrate Richard Huston was told. They walked towards a taxi rank but instead hired an e-scooter, and Ms Kemp took off along the footpath in an 'inexplicably dangerous' manner, the police prosecutor said. The police prosecutor told Magistrate Richard Huston that an upgraded charge was 'guaranteed'. Credit: Andrew Ritchie / The West Australian 'She has careered into his back, causing him to fall forward and hit his head,' the officer said. Mr Phan suffered a brain bleed while the pillion passenger, 26, was flung from the e-scooter and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The whole incident lasted less than 10 minutes and was captured on CCTV, making the case 'extremely strong', the police prosecutor said. Vehicle examiners who watched the footage estimated Ms Kemp reached up to 25km/h, while the speed limit for e-scooters on footpaths was 10km/h, she said. 'There were numerous witnesses at the scene, admissions were made at the scene,' she said. Mr Phan, a Worley engineer, was struck from behind, the court was told. Credit: Unknown / LinkedIn Mr Phan, a senior structural engineer for Worley, was taken to Royal Perth hospital in a critical condition. Ms Kemp has now had her charge upgraded to dangerous driving occasioning death under the influence of alcohol, from dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm under the influence of alcohol. It carries a maximum penalty of 20 years. The police prosecutor opposed bail, saying Ms Kemp was in WA for four months on a working holiday visa and had no connection to WA, so was a flight risk. The boyfriend of Ms Kemp appeared to wipe away tears as she was denied bail. Credit: Andrew Ritchie / The West Australian The magistrate agreed, despite the accused woman's duty lawyer saying she could be under a 24-hour curfew and surrender her passport. 'The temptation might be not to return,' Mr Huston said. 'I just can't manage that risk.' Ms Kemp wiped away tears as she was told she would be remanded in custody until her next court appearance on July 15. Mr Phan's family released a statement, saying he was a beloved husband, father of two, brother and dear friend, and news of his death on Monday night had been heart-breaking. They called for a review of laws and safety regulations around hired e-scooters 'to help prevent further serious incidents that put lives at risk'. Ms Kemp also faces a charge of dangerous driving occasioning bodily harm under the influence of alcohol over her friend's injuries, which required hospital treatment. Ms Kemp sustained minor injuries and was not taken to hospital. Mr Phan's profile showed he studied in Singapore before working in Vietnam then Sydney before moving to Perth.
Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Glenfarne Announces Partnership With Worley and Commencement of Final Engineering for the Alaska LNG Pipeline
ANCHORAGE, Alaska & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC ('Glenfarne'), a subsidiary of Glenfarne Group, LLC, and majority owner and lead developer of Alaska LNG, a joint venture with the State of Alaska's Alaska Gasline Development Corporation, has selected Worley to undertake additional engineering and prepare a final cost estimate for the Alaska LNG Pipeline in sufficient detail to achieve Final Investment Decision for the Pipeline. This work has commenced and will utilize and supplement the extensive package of previously completed engineering work and update the cost of the pipeline. Worley has also been selected as the preferred engineering firm for the Cook Inlet Gateway LNG import terminal and project delivery advisor to Glenfarne across the Alaska LNG projects. 'The declining gas production from Cook Inlet risks Alaska's energy security, as well as U.S. national security and military readiness. Prioritizing the development and final investment decision of the pipeline is essential to solving the natural gas shortages which are already impacting the state,' said Brendan Duval, CEO and Founder of Glenfarne Group, LLC. Concurrently with the final engineering work, Glenfarne has launched a strategic partner selection process to partner with global companies that support Glenfarne's execution efforts and have complementary expertise to help deliver the Alaska LNG project. 'Glenfarne is pushing Alaska LNG forward with expediency engaging prospective strategic partners. We are particularly proud to be expanding our relationship with Worley to Alaska LNG from our existing partnership on the Texas LNG project. Worley is one of the world's largest and most experienced engineering and project delivery firms with a long history of success in Alaska,' Duval added. Worley has been supporting customers in Alaska for 60+ years, delivering engineering, logistics, procurement, fabrication and construction, operations and maintenance (O&M), and field services, including for many of the projects and clients on the North Slope. Worley's deep Alaskan relationships include teams in Anchorage and a jointly owned partnership formed in 1972 between NANA NORTH, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of NANA Regional Corporation - one of 13 Alaska Native Corporations created by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, and Worley Services (USA), Inc. 'As a full project delivery company with a strong track record in Alaska and supporting LNG projects, we're honored Glenfarne has chosen Worley to help deliver the Alaska LNG project," said Mark Trueman, President Americas, Worley. "Our specialist team is well placed to support Glenfarne in moving this vital project forward, improving energy security for Alaska and the world.' The Alaska LNG Pipeline is an 807-mile 42-inch pipeline capable of transporting enough natural gas to meet both Alaska's domestic needs and supply the full 20 million tonnes per annum ('MTPA') Alaska LNG export facility. The pipeline will be constructed in two phases. Phase One will deliver natural gas approximately 765 miles from the North Slope to the Anchorage region. Phase Two adds compression equipment and approximately 42 miles of pipeline under Cook Inlet to the Alaska LNG Export Facility in Nikiski and will be constructed concurrently with the LNG export facility. Glenfarne anticipates a final investment decision on the Alaska LNG Pipeline in 2025. Glenfarne Group, LLC is the owner of Texas LNG, which recently announced that its capacity is fully sold out. A final investment decision is expected later this year. Glenfarne Group, LLC's other affiliates include the largest importer of LNG into Colombia and Magnolia LNG, a late-stage LNG export project located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Beyond LNG, Glenfarne Group, LLC owns 50 operating assets in the energy sector across five countries. Together with Alaska LNG, its permitted LNG portfolio totals 32.8 MTPA of capacity under development. About Glenfarne Group, LLC Glenfarne Group is a privately held developer, owner, and operator of energy infrastructure assets based in New York, New York and Houston, Texas, with offices in Anchorage, Alaska; Panama City, Panama; Santiago, Chile; Bogota, Colombia; Barcelona, Spain; and Seoul, South Korea. Through its subsidiaries, Glenfarne owns and operates 50 energy infrastructure assets through three core businesses: Global LNG Solutions, Grid Stability, and Renewables. The company's seasoned executives, asset managers, and operators develop, acquire, manage, and operate energy infrastructure assets throughout North and South America. For more information, please visit About Worley Limited Worley is a leading global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. With around 50,000 employees in 45 countries, we partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now. Worley Limited is headquartered in Australia and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: WOR).
West Australian
19-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Hay Park Cricket Club to miss out on funding for net upgrades as council only promises ‘minor maintenance'
The training nets at the Hay Park Cricket Club will not be receiving a $42,000 upgrade despite early suggestions the City of Bunbury would fund the project, with money allocated in the draft budget. The city will, however, commit to minor maintenance works and said they completed other upgrades in recent years which meant the suggested $42,000 commitment would be withdrawn. The current infrastructure is damaged and Hay Park Cricket Club president Aaron Worley said it posed a threat to players and passing drivers. He said the artificial turf was replaced but refuted the city's statement some fencing and netting was improved in the 2023-24 financial year. Those nets are still currently broken and Mr Worley saying the nets 'required more than minor repairs' and expressed disappointment they weren't fixed with the original works. 'I just want to be clear that no repairs to netting were carried out when the artificial turf was laid,' he said. 'We had some of the AstroTurf replaced in 2023 and they did some work on the frames of the nets, but not the actual netting itself. 'The current state of the nets, as you can see in the photos, has been like that for some time. 'Last season I spent half a day patching the holes as best I could to make them safe.' The club was expecting $42,000 to come their way because it was outlined in the draft budget, but have since been informed only minor works would be completed, subject to the finalised 2025-26 budget. City of Bunbury chief executive Alan Ferris told the Herald 'the city has not committed funding to upgrade the Hay Park cricket nets'. 'We have written to the club to inform them that maintenance works will be undertaken, subject to the upcoming 2025-26 budget,' he said. 'This would be part of the city's operational maintenance of existing infrastructure. 'Given it is minor maintenance work and depending on estimated costs along with budget considerations, we anticipate maintenance work could be undertaken in the first quarter of the 2025-26 financial year.' According to Mr Ferris, the city replaced artificial turf and repaired some fencing and netting at the club in the 2023-24 financial year. He denied the claim the city had pulled out of a $42,000 commitment. 'While there was originally some money put aside in the draft financial plan, based on priorities across the entire budget and the fact that works had already been largely carried out in 2023-24, the project was withdrawn,' he said. Last month, the city agreed to allocate an additional $115,000 to upgrade the practice nets for Colts Cricket Club at the Bunbury Recreation Ground — which will see the three existing nets replaced with five new ones. However, a similar deal for Hay Park appears to be off the table. 'It's great for them to get the work done,' Mr Worley said. 'It's definitely not Hay Park against Colts, it's more the city being aware that ours were quite run down and they needed the work done.' Mr Worley said he hoped the city acted to ensure the nets were made safe for the community.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Beavercreek police seek help to ID pair in alleged Walmart price tampering
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Beavercreek Police are asking for the public's help in identifying two people who allegedly stole nearly $975 by altering barcodes at an area store. Officials allege a man and woman selected multiple items at the Walmart on Pentagon Boulevard, and altered the price barcodes when checking out on Friday, May 2. Beavercreek Police ask for help identifying alleged Walmart thief This alteration caused the items to ring up as less than their actual price. The store said the amount paid was $972.42 less than the actual value of the merchandise. Officials said the pair left in a gray Chevrolet Malibu. BPD asks anyone who can identify them to contact Officer Worley at 937-426-1225, ext. 154, or email worleyc@ . Anonymous tips are accepted. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
