Employees Still Fighting To Be Moved From Moldy Building

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Employees Still Fighting To Be Moved From Moldy Building

POSTED: 7:42 pm CST March 6, 2006

UPDATED: 7:59 pm CST March 6, 2006

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Some Birmingham police officers suspect the

building they're working in is making them sick.

Recently, the officers were issued special masks, but they claim

they have worked in these conditions for years.

Mold can be seen growing on the walls, in the ceiling and other

areas of the Birmingham Police Department's Forensic Building on

Sixth Avenue.

Last spring, city officials announced they would move the 14

employees to police headquarters.

A year later, they still remain in the moldy building.

A deputy chief said he has no proof that the Forensic Building is

causing respiratory problems for the employees who work there. But

the officers who work there said they've never felt worse in their

careers.

Officers said that every time it rains, the ceiling leaks and the

moisture is a breeding ground for mold. They are convinced that the

mold and birds and rodents that sneak into the open spaces are

causing health problems.

Chief Todd said the officers will be moved within 90 days.

The Fraternal Order of Police president said he will appeal to the

Birmingham City Council to speed up the process.

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