ARTICLE 25 Initial Probationary Period

Question 1

Section 1. Police Cadet.
Prior to becoming a Police Officer (probationary), Class 601, an employee is a Police Cadet ______ and is not in the bargaining unit. Upon successful completion of the requirements of Police Cadet, the employee becomes a Police Officer (601) (Probationary). On becoming a Probationary Police Officer (601) he/she shall serve a _______ week
probationary period.

Answer 1

(602) (civilian)

fifty-two (52)

Question 2

Section 2. Police Initial Probationary Period.
The fifty-two (52) week period following completion of the Police Academy shall consist of time
spent by the officer in the performance of “service” for the City. Thus, periods in excess of
_______ days spent on leaves, vacations, suspensions, and/or other such absences
during which the officer performs no “service” for the City or within the period the officer is
assigned to “light duty” status shall be excluded from determining whether or not the officer has
completed the fifty-two (52) week period herein specified.

Answer 2

fifteen (15) working

Question 3

During the fifty-two (52) week initial period, the officer will be assigned to performing actual
police patrol duties and shall not be eligible for any other __________ during the term of
this initial period.

Answer 3

special assignment

Question 4

Section 5. Probationary Dismissal.
Following graduation from the Police Academy, during the Officer’s probationary period an
Officer may be disciplined or discharged without written notice and/or without cause at the
discretion of the Chief. Such action shall not be reviewable by an arbitrator, the Commission, or
any court. An Officer does not become entitled to protection against discipline or discharge by
the provisions of the civil service law or this agreement, except upon completion of _________. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, the Officer shall be
eligible for all rights under this agreement.

Answer 4

said probationary period.