300-34 Strategic Officer Staffing Program Flashcards
Who can approve a person to work SOSP if that employee is in phase down?
Prior written approval from the chief of police.
SOSP Compensation for pay
Straight time (base and longevity pay)
SOSP FOR TIME
Comp accumulated at time and a half
Requests for time off must take place how far in advance?
No less than 72 hours prior to the start of the shift.
**only the shift commander can waive the shift commander can wave the 72 hour requirement.
Who can find other methods to find replacement officers?
Division commander
- still the officers responsibility to make sure the roll call sergeant lists the name in the red book.
Sergeants and offices are not allowed to work SOSP for comp time if
They have 460 hours or more of comp time in bank.
How many times may officers utilize replacements for their shifts?
A maximum of two separate occasions per calendar month
- A roll call sergeant may approve more replacement shifts.
Qualified for straight pay if
A Sgt or officer works 86 hours or less in a 14 day pay period.
How long May Officer or SGT have worked in regular patrol to participate in the SOSP program
Have served in the calls for service loop within The previous 36 months or completed the departments “plain clothes to Patrol retraining” program within the last 12 months
What rank is allowed to grant exceptions for officers or sergeants who want to work SOSP who have not completed the BWC training?
An assistant chief in field operations may grant exceptions in exigent circumstances
What is needed to be a replacement officer for a specialized unit
The replacement must possess the requisite knowledge current training and expertise necessary to fill the position.
- has to be approved by the receiving division commander.
Punishment for not ensuring a replacement officer is listed in the Redbook
SI and May be subject to a 30 day disqualification from any aspect of SOSP.
Second violation in 12 months For not ensuring a replacement officer is listed in the red book
Mandatory six month disqualification and shall be investigated in accordance with the departments disciplinary system
First time failure of a replacement in the SOSP program to show up
90 day disqualification from participating in any part of SOSP and maybe investigate it in a department disciplinary system.
If an employee does not show up for second time when participating in the SOSP
There’s a mandatory six month disqualification
