CBA Flashcards
How many times may the probationary period be extend it
Two times in 90 day increments.
Chief must notify Training the reason for the extension
In cases of military, sick leave or modified duty that exceed ______ hours,  Probationary period may be extended for the same amount of time
80
Who determines the PD organizational structure
LFUCG
Who has the authority to determine hiring qualifications disciplinary action elimination of positions or layoffs
LFUCG
How many days will affected members be notified before a layoff
30 days
After receiving notice of layoff, how many days does a member have to exercise their right to bump a less senior member
10 days
How long will laid off members be placed on a recall list
30 months
At what pay rate and seniority do recalled members get after layoff
Whatever they had at the time of the layoff
How many days does someone have on the recall list to notify LFUCG of their intention to return to work
10 days Following the date of receipt of the certified mail recall notice
How many days does a member have to report to duty after receipt of recall notice
14
When will health and life insurance coverage end following a layoff
Until the end of the next full months after such layoff. After that, They can continue with the LFUCG cobra policy
When shall LFUCG begin payroll deductions of union dues
No later than the second pay period following receipt of the notice
When are Union dues deducted
Second pay period of each month
When shall LFUCG deliver dues to the lodge treasurer
By the 15th
 How many persons not including the president can represent the lodge during collective-bargaining negotiations
8
How many days does Lodge have to notify Chief of time needed to conduct collective-bargaining negotiations
14
How long does the lodge have to notify Chief of any personnel replacements on the collective bargaining team
48 hours before the change is effective
In addition to the president how many lodge reps can be granted leave to process grievances
3
How will time be documented for members who process grievances
Union business and note grievances in the comment area
How many lodge reps are allowed to attend Kentucky general assembly
No more than four, cannot exceed combined 80 hours
How will time be documented for Kentucky general assembly leave
Submtting Time
Union business and note Kentucky general simply in the common area. Notice must be given to Chief no later than 14 days before the leaves taken
How many hours of union time does the FOP president get
- Another member may be designated to use the presidents time for large business
How many lodge delegates are authorized to attend Kentucky state lodge board or national conference
Seven
How many hours per month are sworn lodge board members allowed to attend meetings
6
Reasons seniority would not be considered continuous
Laid off for more than 24 months, fails to return to work after 30 days of recall
When an Officer is reinstated after a voluntary resignation, how does his step increase work
Will receive next step based on hire date plus the amount of time he was gone
Within How many days does the promotional ranking list need to be provided to the lodge
5
How many days to submit shift bids
10
If Sgt seniority is overruled during shift bits, how many days does the PD have to make it right
90 days
After how long does a list expire for a part-time specialized position
Three months
If no more than _____ members apply for a specialist position it may be reposted without years of service requirements
2
Who chooses to fill a full-time vacancy
Bureau assistant chief shall fill vacancy by choosing one of the top three applicants
How many months does a member have to be reinstated for an involuntary transfer from a specialized position
18 Unless member has less than six months experience in said position
Within How many days shall a promotional vacancy be filled
Within 60 days of chiefs notice of intent to fill
How many days prior to a promotion must all educational requirements be met
60 days prior to expiration of current promotional list
How many college credit hours To promote to Sgt
- And each year service may be substituted for 5 hours of college credit
 When must all source material be announced prior to a promotional written exam
120 days
Within how many days must final scores be posted for the written exam
10
For promotional oral boards, Who post scores and within how many days of completion of interviews
Director of Hr. 5 days
Within how many days can you review scores of promotional oral board
Request must be made to HR within 5 days of scores being posted
What skills are being rated at the assessment center
3 things
Job knowledge, management skills, or supervisory traits
Within how many days shall composite scores of the promotional process be posted
Within 14 days of being reported to HR
Within how many days can a candidate review their assessment center ratings
Within 10 days of final posting
How many times can a candidate be presented to Chief for promotion before removal from the list
3
When shall a suspension be cause for removal from any promotion list
When suspension is 80 hours or more
How shall ties be broken on promotional list
Seniority breaks the tie. If candidates have the same seniority assessment center scores
How many days are required for notification of changes in orders policies and rules
10 days prior to effective date
When is LFUCG permitted to use covert electronic surveillance equipment in an investigation of a member
Only for formal administrative complaints or criminal investigations
True or false, LFUCG may save GPS or vehicle locator data gathered from any vehicle computer radio or other equipment
True but they agree to redact any information that could identify a members home address
How many days notice must be given for any scheduled detail or event
7 days unless Chief deems notification would not be in the best interest of public safety
How many hours between pre-planned event shifts are required to be provided
8 unless voluntarily waived or Chief deems necessary
How many hours can a member be required to work
Up to 15, excludes New Year’s, July 4, and roots & heritage
How much will LFUCG reimburse for a private physical
$100
What are the possible sanctions for discipline
Termination, demotion, decrease pay, suspension without pay, written reprimand
Does criminal misconduct complaint investigation need to be signed?
No, they can be investigated without a signed, sworn affidavit
Does complaints of non-criminal misconduct be investigated without signed sworn affidavit?
Investigator needs a signed sworn affidavit
True or false, LFUCG may investigate a complaint even when the complainant refuses to make allegations under oath
True. Charges only come if LFUCG independently substantiates allegation without written complaint
How are formal complaints handled
Signed/sworn affidavit required by the complainant. Investigated by PIU. If complainant refuses sworn statement, it becomes an informal complaint
How is an informal complaint investigated
Immediate supervisor follows up with complainant for further information and action is handled in that bureau.
What are the remedial (discipline) measures of an informal complaint at the bureau level
Coaching counseling. Or remedial training. Supervisor must notify complainant about the resolution of the complaint
If informal complaint needs to be investigated as a formal one, who shall file with PIU
The supervisor investigating the informal complaint
How much notice does an officer get before being interrogated for a complaint
48 hours. Written notice includes copy of the complaint and notification the officer is subject of an investigation
True or false officers cannot be recorded when providing statements in regards to a complaint
True and can request for audio copies of their statements
Within how many days must a complaint be investigated
60 days unless criminal charges are filed
how many days after the conclusion of a criminal investigation must notification be given of a complaint
7
Within how many days will an officer receive written copy of non-criminal complaint
21 days
How many days does PIU have to notify Chief of their findings after closing a complaint
7
What are the five possible findings for a discipline procedure
- Proper conduct
- Improper conduct
- Insufficient evidence
- Unfounded complaint
- Policy failure
If Chief finds improper conduct for a complaint, how many days does he have to meet with the officer for a sanction
30 days
After meeting with Chief for an improper conduct finding, How many days does Officer have to respond to the chief’s disciple recommendation
2
What happens if an officer disagrees with a Chiefs discipline recommendation
Case is presented to the disciplinary review board. DRB comes to a majority vote.
How many days does chief have to decide on DRB’s recommendation?
30
Who does the disciplinary review board consist of
Five assistant chiefs or Cmdr.’s not in the officers chain of command, two supervisors appointed by lodge prez for 2 year term, and two citizen members
When can an officer have lodge representation? (During discipline)
Once questioned by a supervisor about an incident reasonably believed to possibly result in discipline
Who is allowed to view personnel files
- Any rank higher than the officer.
- Chief or designee.
- Director of HR.
- Member of the department of law.
- PIU, personnel records unit, open record unit, CIS (for specific purposes)
How much military leave will the department pay
21 calendar days for every fiscal year
Will unused military leave time carryover
Yes but expires after two years
How many days is required to give written notice to the Dept of Law if a member is summoned?
Five days of receipt
 When will LFUCG not cover pay out to a complaint (legal liability)
- If member acts due to fraud, malice or corruption.
- Acted outside of the scope of employment.
- Willfully negligent or malicious.
- Willfully failed refuse to assist the defense on the case.
- Member settled claim without approval.
- Received private council without approval
What overtime can an FTO receive
No less than one hour for scheduled transition conference with new recruit and new FTO
AND
No less than one hour for completion of the 5 week eval
How many hours of overtime are required to be given for pre-planned special events
At least three hours
What holidays do officers receive time and a half
Thanksgiving Christmas Eve in Christmas Day
How long to report sickleave
One hour before shift starts
In order to receive FMLA how many hours must have been worked with in the previous 12 months
1250
How many days can a leave of absence without pay last
- Cannot be used for other employment opportunities. Will not accrue benefits
How long can extension for disability leave be
12 months (2080 hours of work)
What is the maximum amount of time someone can be on modified duty for non-work related injury
12 months
How much does a line of duty death payout
$250K. Family also receives all vacation, holiday, sick pay
What are the clothing/equipment allowances
$75 monthly uniform allowance. $100 monthly equipment allowance
What are the life insurance payouts
25K upon death. 25K for accidental dismemberment
What are the tuition reimbursement benefits
2K per year if C or higher for undergrad. B or higher for grad level
Can an officer use their cruiser to drive to a college class
Yes with chief authorization
What is the personal property replacement benefit
$300 per item or 1000 per occurrence or 2000 per year. Excludes personally owned firearms that will be replaced in full
How many miles for take-home vehicles
45 miles from the county. Must pay $.25 per mile by the 10th of each month
How much is special duty pay
$.90 per hour.
True or false. Two hours or more on a late call is eligible for OT
True
How many days notice Must be given for an RDO change
7
True or false. Ofc. is required to provide a statement to PIU immediately after a critical incident
False
What are rehab options for a drug/alcohol problem
Inpatient or outpatient. If attending outpatient can return to work at normal hours or alternate duties
Rehab paid by city
When is post critical incident testing required
Single vehicle collision with over $5K in property damage
Fatality
Injury requiring emergency treatment
$5000 in property damage
Within How many hours must a random drug test be completed
Two hours upon a notification or seven hours after returning from approved leave
A disabling illness or injury will result in an absence of at least ______ days straight to qualify the member for sick leave donation.
10
Within how many days will eligibility for a request to donate sick time be given
Within 5 days of request
Within how many days of receiving donated sick leave is notification required of return from illness
5 days
True or false. Member shall accrue sick/vacation time while receiving sickleave transfer benefit
True
How many days notice must be given to chief prior to general assembly leave
14
How long must a member stay employed to receive tuition benefits
18 months after completion
Who can overrule beat bid seniority for legitimate managerial reasons?
Commander
Kasey’s rule… number of days member is on leave when they can temporarily fill the position
60
How many days notice must a member be given for involuntary transfer from a specialized unit?
10
How many days can a hardship extension be requesting for
- Or Up to 30 (from date of transfer) at discretion of chief
In regards to complaint investigative procedures, a member is required to submit a written report no later than ___________?
End of their next tour of duty
After DRB recommendation, what happens if member still refuses chief’s decision?
Sent to LFUCG law department who filed charges with council clerk within 60 day
How long must a member be on military leave before being entitled to supplement pay equal to the difference between PD and military pay
30 days
How much OT is allotted for FTO coordinator?
One hour per week
Submission deadline for leave request for holidays?
Submitted by Sept 15.
Granted by Oct 15
Submission deadline for leave request from Sweet 16 thorough NCAA champion
Submitted Feb 15.
Approved by March 1
Submission deadline for leave request from June 30 to July 7th
Submit may 1. Granted by June 1
True or false, sick leave can be taken in 30 minute increments
True
Who needs to be provided a copy of mandatory EAP referrals?
- Subject officer
- EAP provider
- Chief
