41.   But Tim Tolokan, an athletic department spokesman, did not say how long the suspension would last.

42.   Chief Brian Dixon, a department spokesman, urged New Yorkers to tailor their safety plans to their buildings.

43.   Cmdr. Dave Gascon, a department spokesman, said the LAPD brass supports its police officers.

44.   Criminal justice department spokesman Glen Castlebury said newborns are taken away from mothers now within two days of birth.

45.   Dates to sign up for a one-year renewal will be announced within a few weeks, a department spokesman said.

46.   David Frank, a department spokesman, said that public speculation about whether Ebonics programs might qualify for federal financing had prompted the clarification.

47.   Department spokesman Brian Humphrey said the men were spotted in the Canoga Park area wearing fake fire department uniforms and badges.

48.   Department spokesman Carl Stern said a decision on whether to file a brief had not been made.

49.   Deputy Jim Hellmold, a department spokesman who was stationed at the hospital Sunday, said it appeared that Block would be staying in the hospital through this morning.

50.   Department spokesman Guy Schein,said the agency already has taken steps to cut in-house regulations and cut costs, including the reductions in manpower.