FOP debate rejected by Teamsters

The Teamsters Local 480 has rejected a challenge from the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) to debate Metro Police issues at the center of an upcoming election for representation.

The debate, which was proposed for Sept. 21 at Music Valley Expo, would have allowed both organizations to submit five questions to a moderator agreed upon by both parties.

Teamsters president and business manager Billy Cullen responded to FOP President Ed Mason that he views the debate challenge as a