"The removal of the Med 30 position has jeopardized public safety and severely compromised the integrity of the fire department under Chief Sapien's leadership."
"Local 230 believes the critical error in eliminating the Med 30 program was a direct contributor to the breakdown in drug oversight."
"City officials acknowledged that drug thefts and potential tampering point to serious lapses in the fire department's drug management practices."
"Fire Chief Sapien, despite the budget cuts, claimed that a better approach to inventory management would be achieved by redistributing the duties."
In San Jose, budget cuts resulted in the elimination of a crucial fire department program that tracked addictive painkillers. This decision was made despite warnings from the firefighter union. The cuts have been linked to the theft of opioids from multiple fire stations, raising concerns about potential drug tampering that could affect patients. Union leaders argue that the move has compromised public safety by removing essential oversight and accountability. They assert that reinstating the position is vital to restore integrity within the fire department.
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