Discrimination claims surface within public safety ranks-WEB ONLY

A new lawsuit claims African-Americans aren’t treated fairly when it comes to hiring and promotions within the Indianapolis police and fire departments. More than 30 minority officers and firefighters signed on to the suit, which claims current promotions criteria leave black officers stuck in low-ranking jobs longer than white officers. A group of white officers already has filed a similar suit, claiming discriminatory practices favor minority officers. A federal judge could be appointed to oversee the city’s hiring and promotion of minority candidates as early as next week.