Corbin approves paid critical incident leave, pursues building demolition

The Corbin City Commission has officially decided to give police and firefighters paid time off if they need it after responding to critical incidents, such as officer involved shootings, death of a co-worker in the line of duty, death of a child, and incidents involving multiple deaths among other circumstances.

The city commission voted during a special called meeting Thursday to approve a municipal order providing 48 hours of paid critical incident leave for members of the police and fire department.

Critical incidents are any incidents stressful enough to overcome the employee’s regular coping strategies.

Commissioners unanimously approved the municipal order.

Also on Thursday, the Corbin City Commission authorized City Attorney Bob Hammons to take action regarding demolition of three properties, which are located at 103 Church Street, 310 Malcomb Street and 909 W. Eighth Street.

In addition to approving the second reading of the budget ordinance during Friday’s special called meeting, the commission also voted to approve the hiring of Zachary Johnson as a full-time patrolman in the police department.

Johnson was also employed by the city working in the public works department.