ARTICLE 39 Civilianization

Question 1

Civilianization
Section 1.
Notwithstanding any provision in this agreement to the contrary (if any), and without altering
any other provision of this Agreement, the City is authorized to civilianize the following
positions or units, and any civilianization action heretofore taken by the City is hereby ratified
and approved by the Association.
1. C\_\_\_\_\_
2. F\_\_\_\_\_
3. C\_\_\_\_\_\_
4. R\_\_\_\_\_\_
5. M\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
6. C\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
7. U\_\_\_\_\_\_
8. Y\_\_\_\_\_\_
9. V\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Answer 1

1. Court Liaison
2. Facilities Management
3. Communications
4. Research and Planning
5. Municipal Integrity
6. Crime Scene Unit
7. UCR/Report Review
8. Youth Services
9. Vehicle Storage

Question 2

Civilianization
Section 1.
Notwithstanding any provision in this agreement to the contrary (if any), and without altering
any other provision of this Agreement, the City is authorized to civilianize the following
positions or units, and any civilianization action heretofore taken by the City is hereby ratified
and approved by the Association.
1. Court Liaison
2. Facilities Management
3. Communications
4. Research and Planning
5. Municipal Integrity
6. Crime Scene Unit
7. UCR/Report Review
8. Youth Services
9. Vehicle Storage
In addition to the listed functions above, the administrative services positions titled _______Office as reflected on the attached Organizational Chart, shall be a civilian position irrespective of the fact that portions of the job description carried out by that position have
previously been the responsibility of sworn civil service personnel. It is understood and agreed, however, that the civilian position shall at no time supervise or command sworn civil service personnel.

Answer 2

Service and Support

Question 3

Civilianization Section 1.
The City agrees to maintain staffing levels in the Crime Scene Unit at no less than ____% sworn
officers, not to include supervisors, it being understood that any reduction in the percentage of sworn officers shall be by attrition or enhanced authorized staffing only. It is understood and agreed, however, that when the Chief implements the UED program under Article 11, this
percentage may be reduced pro-rata with the transfer of personnel to other assignments in accordance with Article 11 Section 7. The Chief will meet with Association representatives from time to time to make sure that implementation protocols and procedures for patrol and
dispatch sufficiently provide for the safety of officers, the safety of civilian employees and the public generally, and effective prosecution. The lead incident commander of the _______shall be a sworn Officer.

Answer 3

30

shooting investigation team

Question 4

Civilianization Section 1.
Officers and Detectives assigned to ______ at the
time of the City Council approval of this Agreement who also receive shift differential pay will
retain the shift differential pay if they are involuntarily reassigned due to civilianization of the
units until they voluntarily transfer to a job assignment without shift differential.

Answer 4

Vehicle Storage, Communications and Youth Services

Question 5

Civilianization Section 1.
The City shall notify the Association President at least _______days prior to civilianization of Vehicle Storage, Communications, Youth Services and jobs traditionally
performed by sworn officers and shall consult, and reach mutual agreement, with the Association President over the effects of such civilianization. The City agrees the effect of civilianization shall not reduce the authorized number of sworn Police Officers, Detectives or Supervisors.

Answer 5

ninety (90) calendar

Question 6

Section 2.
The City of San Antonio may additionally utilize civilians in any position created in the future, that does not require the individual to have and exercise the power of arrest under the standards for distinguishing between classified and civilian positions set forth in _______, or any later decision by the Supreme Court of Texas.

Answer 6

Lee v. City of Houston