Officials are checking into an allegation that an Atlanta Police cadet who passed out during training was denied water.
The recruit collapsed during a training session in 96 degree heat on a July afternoon.
Sources tell FOX 5 that the recruit requested water but was told he had to continue the drill. A short time later, he fainted.
"I don't know if that happened. I have brought that to the academy director's attention and that's something that he will be looking into to see if that happened," said Sgt. Curtis Davenport of the Atlanta Police Department.
Davenport said that on June 29, the department activated a heat plan. That plan includes exercises earlier in the day.
"Hydrate properly. Hydrate often. When you feel a little bit overcome, try to take a break," said Davenport.
Michael Bond, Atlanta City Hall's chairman of the panel for public safety, said he is concerned about that alleged incident and a recent Atlanta Fire Department training session that left three recruits hospitalized.
"Being in that controlled environment, if you have someone who says, ‘hey I'm in distress,' it needs to be addressed immediately," said Bond.
Atlanta Police Chief George Turner told FOX 5 that he was not aware of the incident.
Bond said he would ask Turner and Atlanta's fire chief to report on the training to his committee.
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:53:02 GMT
Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus on Sunday. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony.
Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus on Sunday. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony.
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:44:49 GMT
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:59:14 GMT
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over?
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over? The already gigantic Powerball jackpot for this Saturday night's drawing has risen again, hitting $600 million at noon on Friday—which is the highest in the history of the game.
