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Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 | 8:03 a.m.
Las Vegas officials have cancelled a fire academy graduation ceremony while they investigate whether students cheated on a written exam.
City spokesman David Riggleman issued a statement saying the city is doing a full investigation into the matter, but didn't describe details about the allegations. He said integrity is a core value for the city and the accusations are being taken seriously.
Fourteen people were set to graduate Thursday from the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue's 20-week program. But the ceremony and the fire careers of the recruits are now on hold.
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman told KLAS-TV the allegations were disappointing and sad.
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