923 - RETURN TO DUTY (RTD) PROGRAM

Question 1

This support is available whenever officers are ________________ or are _________________________.

Answer 1

involved in a serious incident
/
absent from the Department for an extended period of time.

Question 2

Officers who sustain a serious traumatic injury, or who witness a violent, traumatic incident involving death or
serious bodily injury, ____________, or who have been away from the Department more than ________________, may be placed into the RTD Program. Additionally, any officer may be placed into this program at the direction of the Chief of Police.

Answer 2

whether on or off duty,
/
one hundred and eighty (180) consecutive calendar days

Question 3

The RTD Program process will ensure the highest degree of continuity and standardization in the reorientation of officers who have missed time from work due to: (1-7)

Answer 3

1. A serious traumatic injury (whether on or off duty);
2. A serious bodily injury (whether on or off duty);
3. Witnessing a violent, traumatic incident involving death or serious bodily injury;
4. Sick leave in excess of one hundred and eighty (180) consecutive calendar days;
5. Military leave in excess of one hundred and eighty (180) consecutive calendar days;
6. Any other circumstances where the officer has missed more than one hundred and eighty (180) consecutive
   calendar days; or
7. At the discretion of the Chief of Police.

Question 4

The Return to Duty Program shall be coordinated by the Office of the Chief in conjunction with the ________ and the ____________.

Answer 4

FTO Program
/
Psychological Services Office

Question 5

Within ____ hours of receiving any notification that an officer has missed time from work due to events outlined in Section .03.F.(1-6), the officer’s ____________ shall route all documentation pertaining to the officer/event to the RTD Program Coordinator in the Office of the Chief.

Answer 5

twenty-four (24)
/
Division Commander

Question 6

Within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving any notification that an officer ____________ due to events outlined in Section .03.F.(1-6), the officer’s Division Commander shall route all documentation pertaining to the officer/event to the RTD Program Coordinator in the Office of the Chief.

Answer 6

has missed time from work

Question 7

Officers placed into the RTD Program shall receive ____________ as outlined in GM Procedure 921, Psychological Services.

Answer 7

mandatory evaluations

Question 8

The first stage of training will be conducted at the Training Academy

The second stage of training shall consist of working in the field with an FTO.
a. During the first week of “Field Work” with an FTO, the officer will be at ____________.
The FTO will complete SAPD Form #37-DER, Daily Evaluation Report, each day the officer rides with the
FTO.
b. At the end of the first week of “Field Work,” the FTO will complete SAPD Form #37-WER, Weekly
Evaluation Report, documenting whether the officer requires additional training or if the officer should be
returned to his regular duty.

Answer 8

his assigned station and shift

Question 9

Officers not assigned to Patrol Divisions who have successfully completed the first stage of training:
Will be assigned to their previous units under the direction of their immediate supervisor for at least ________ of evaluation.

Answer 9

one week