cba Flashcards
1
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Every police officer shall serve an initial probationary period of…
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18 months from hire date
2
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Probationary period may be extended how many times in what increments?
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Twice, 90 day increments
3
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In extraordinary circumstances, probationary period may be extended beyond
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6 months
4
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In cases of military, disability, sick leave, modified duty that extends past how long, the probationary period may be extended how long
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Exceeds 80 hours, extended by same length of time taken
5
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Relieving or suspending of law enforcement powers is distinct from a
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Suspension from pay
6
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Per article 5 of CBA, what does the lodge recognize?
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It is unlawful to engage in strikes and work stoppages
7
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Per article 5 of the CBA, Mass/concentrated resignations and/or mass/concentrated call-ins of sick leave shall be deemed…
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Strikes or work stoppages
8
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How much advance notification does a member receive for a layoff
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30 days
9
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Layoffs are done in what order
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Inverse order of seniority
10
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How long after a member receives notification of a layoff do they have to bump
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10 calendar days
11
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Members who are laid off shall be placed on a recall list for a period of how long
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30 months
12
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After notification of a recall long does a member have to notify LFUCG of their intentions to return
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10 calendar days
13
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After notifying LFUCG of their intention they will return to work after a recall, how long does a member have to return to work
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14 calendar days
14
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A laid off member can received payment for unused leave, which only includes
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Vacation and holiday
15
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Health and life insurance for laid off member lasts for how long
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End of next full month after effective date of layoff
16
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Membership in the Lodge shall not be a condition of employment T/F
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True
17
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In CBA negotiations, lodge can select how many persons plus the lodge president to represent the lodge
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No more than 8
18
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Lodge shall provide how much notice to Chief for dates/times needed for negotiations?
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14 days
19
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If a replacement for a designated representative for CBAs needs to be made, how much notice shall the lodge provide to Chief
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48 hours
20
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How many reps, in addition to the president, are allowed for grievances
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Max of 3
21
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The lodge may select how many reps to attend KY general assembly sessions
And what time frame must the names be submitted to chief
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No more than 4
No later than 14 days before leave is taken
22
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The President of lodge can take how much time per fiscal year for official duties
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500 hours
23
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Regarding lodge associated leave, when does the members immediate supervisor need to approve the leave by
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48 hours before, unless circumstances arise
24
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How many delegates can attend KY state lodge board, annual meetings, and the biennial National conference
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7 duly elected delegates
25
Elected board members of the lodge are allowed how much time per month for membership meetings and how much supervisory notice should be given
6 hours per month with 48 hours notice
26
“Union business” time shall be paid as
Straight time basis only
27
Seniority of a member starts when
First date of employment, including alternates brought in after class has started
28
Seniority shall be considered continuous unless
- member discharged for cause
- laid off for more than 24 months
- doesn’t come back to work within 30 days of a recall
- voluntarily resigns, but comes back within a year
29
When determining anniversary date for reinstated members for the purposes of step increases…
Original hire date is adjusted forward the amount of time the member was gone
30
Seniority for sergeant starts when
Date of promotion to sergeant
31
A finalized promotional ranking list is provided to the lodge within what time frame
5 business days of certification
32
If two or more officers have same seniority, what is the tie breaker
Final academy cumulative test scores
33
How often do sector bids occur and how long do officers have to submit theirs
Twice annually, ten calendar days from the opening of bid process
34
Regular days off (RDOs) rotate how often
Every 3 months
35
How long shall a sector sergeant vacancy be posted for and who will get assigned
10 calendar days, sergeant bidding with most seniority is selected
36
A member applying for a vacancy in any bureau (except patrol) shall have how many years of service
3 years of service
37
Part time specialized team requires how many years of service
2
38
How many years of service does a FTO applicant have to have
3 years
39
What happens if no more than 2 member apply for a position
Department may repost and consider applicants without minimum service years
40
All position vacancy with Bureau spot, part-time specialized team, or FTO is communicated through what
Department wide email at least 10 days before application deadline
41
BOI can establish separate lists for individual sections. Because of this, the BOI AC can do what
Transfer a member of a section to another assignment within that section without using rank eligibility list
42
Interviewers will consider applicants discipline with how many years of position announcement
5 years
43
What rank are the interviewers and how many shall be on the panel
Above the rank being interviewed, at least 3 panelists
44
How long does a ranked list of applicants stay valid
6 months
45
How does the Bureau AC select the person to fill the vacancy
Chooses one of the top 3 applicants on list
46
A Bureau AC may remove an applicant for just cause T/F
True
47
A chief may temporarily assign a member to a vacancy for a period of
No longer than 60 days
48
If a member has extended leave beyond ____ the position can be filled for _____
Greater than 60 days, for the duration of approved extended leave period
49
Who appoints highly sensitive positions
The Chief
50
Unit commanders of what units can be selected by chief without notification or acceptance of memos
ERU, HDU, and CNU
51
Involuntary transfers based on no fault of the member occur on seniority basis except when
Except when a member has less than 6 months of experience in the affected unit/assignment
52
How long can a member be reinstated when a position is eliminated
18 months
53
When is a member noticed by chief of involuntary transfer
10 days
54
If an involuntary transfer causes a hardship, what are the options for an extension
1. Written request for a 14 day extension
2. At discretion of Chief - 30 days from schedule date of transfer
55
A vacancy will be filled within what time frame
Within 60 days of Chief notice of intent to fill vacancy
56
What’s the education requirement for a sergeant
63 semester hours of college credit or an associates degree
57
What’s the education requirement for a sergeant
63 semester hours of college credit or an associates degree
58
An applicant for sergeant can substitue relevant experience for college credit at what rate
One year of satisfactory service = 5 hours of college credit
59
A complete listing of scores from written examination will be completed and posted within…
3 business days
60
How long does the Division of Human Resources have to respond to any challenges
Within 3 business days of receipt.
61
Final scores for the written examination will be posted when
Within 10 business days of the examination
62
The director of Human Resources/designee posts the oral interview scores when
No later than 5 days following the completion of interviews
63
A member shall have the right to view their own scored oral board documentation. When should such requests be made
Within 5 business days of the posting of oral board scores
64
When will the composite score used to rank promotional candidates
be reported and provided to each candidate
Within 14 days from the time the scores are reported to Human Resources
65
A candidate may make a request to discuss assessment center evaluation. In what time frame does that request need to be made
Within 10 days of final posting of list
66
If a candidate is not selected to fill a sgt/lt vacancy 3 times, what happens?
That candidate is removed from the promotional list
67
How does a suspension without pay (as a consequence of formal discipline) impact the promotional process for candidates
If suspended without pay within 1 year of application deadline, *may* be removed from process. If suspension was longer than 80 hours or more, it *shall* be a cause for removal
68
According to article 11 of the CBA, who files a grievance?
Only the lodge files, but all grievances must be signed by affected member.
69
According to Article 11 of the CBA, what does the term “grieved event” mean
The time when the affected member knew or should have known about the circumstances giving rise to the grievance.
70
Explain step 1 of the grievance process
Grievance goes to affected member’s Lt within 14 days of event.
Lt has 14 days to answer via email
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Explain step 2 of the grievance process
If lodge isn’t happy with step 1, the grievance may be presented to the Bureau AC (or designated CMDR) within 14 days of step 1 answer.
Bureau AC/CMDR meets with member and lodge within 14 days after grievance is presented.
Written answer by email within 14 days following meeting.
72
Explain step 3 if the grievance process
If not happy with step 2, lodge can appeal grievance to Chief. Must happen within 14 days of answer from step 2.
Chief (or AC of different bureau from affected member) has meeting with member and lodge within 14 days of appeal.
Chief answers within 14 days of meeting.
73
Explain step 4 of grievance process.
If unhappy with step 3, appeal may be made to Mayor/designee within 14 days of answer from step 3.
Within 14 days of receipt of appeal, member and lodge meet with Mayor/designee to discuss.
Mayor/designee has 14 days to answer via email.
74
Explain step 5 of the grievance process.
If lodge not happy with step 4, it can seek arbitration within 14 days of receipt of answer from step 4.
7 arbitrators from Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services begin within 21 days of lodge proceeding to arbitration
Lodge and LFUCG will meeting within 14 days for the purpose of striking names from arbitrators list.
75
Policies, procedures, orders, and rules cannot be effective without how much notice
10 days prior to the effective date
76
If a member is scheduled to work a detail or pre-planned event outside their normal schedule, how much notice must LFUCG provide
7 calendar days, unless chief says otherwise
77
No member shall be scheduled for a detail without a minimum of…
8 hours between details unless voluntarily waived by member
Doesn’t apply to Traffic section
78
No member shall be required to work in excess of how many hours consecutively and what are the exceptions to this?
15 hours, doesn’t apply to Roots, NYE events, Independence Day events, and exigent circumstances
79
How often does a member submit to a physical, and what amount can be reimbursed if a member chooser their own physician
Once every two years, $100
80
Disciplinary sanctions against a member are limited to what
Termination
Demotion
Decrease in pay or grade
Suspension without pay
Written reprimand
81
If a complaint alleges criminal misconduct by a member, does the sworn statement need to be signed
No
82
If a complaint alleges misconduct but not criminal activity, does an affidavit need to be obtained
Yes
83
If a complaint is required but individual refuses to do so, how can a member be charged
Only if LFUCG can independently substantiate the allegation
84
If an informal complaint is filed (or individual refuses to sign formal complaint) what happens
Members immediate supervisor initiates contact with complainant. That supervisor may suggest remedial training or give coaching and counseling.
85
If a complainant is unhappy with the resolution suggestion for an informal complaint, what happens
Complainant is referred to PIU where they can opt to file a formal complaint.
86
If a supervisor investigating informal complaint believes it should be formal and individual won’t sign formal, what happens
Investigation supervisor files formal complaint with PIU
87
When PIU investigates and officer, how much notice is given and what is provided regarding the complaint
48 hours, documentation includes copy of complaint or sufficient information about complaint
88
What’s the timeline of administrative investigations?
60 days to complete. Start with date complaint is signed. Extensions may be requested. That cannot exceed 60 days per request
89
When is a member provided a written copy of complaint for these two scenarios
1. Alleges criminal conduct
2. Misconduct but no collateral, criminal investigation
1. 7 calendar days of disposition
2. 21 calendar days from date complaint signed and at least 48 hours before interview
90
Prior to a disciplinary hearing with council, written statements reading disciplinary action are given to the member when
No later than 14 calendar days prior to hearing unless required by statute and scheduled within 3 days
91
The PIU investigator will provide finding the chief within what time frame
7 calendar days of completion of investigation
92
When Chief reviews a complaint, what are the five determinations he can make
1. Proper Conduct
2. Improper conduct
3. Insufficient evidence
4. Unfounded complaint
5. Policy failure
93
If chief agrees with PIU that improper conduct occurred, what happens
Chiefs can meet with member within 30 days of receipt and the member has 48 hours to accept or reject
94
If Chief doesn’t meet or member rejects proposed sanctions, what happens
A presentation of the complaint to the DRB
95
How long does chief have to accept, reject, or alter the DRBs recommendations
30 days from conclusion if DRB meeting
96
The DRB has how many members and what’s the breakdown
9 members
5 ACs or CMDR (not in chain of command of accused memeber)
2 supervisor appointed to 2 year term
2 citizen members
97
Who can access personnel records
1. Member who’s file it is
2. Any employee higher rank than member
3. Chief/designee
4. Director of HR
5. Member of department of law
6. PIU, CIS, open records - only when necessary to do their job function
98
In any one federal fiscal year, what period of time can a member be paid for military leave
Period not exceeding 21 days
99
What happens to unused leave?
Can be carried over to the next year, but expires 2 years after accrued.
100
How long does Military leave need to qualify for supplemental pay
A period in excess of 30 days
101
What are the three options for a member regarding legal protection when a claim is made against them?
1. Represented by the Department of Law
2. Private counsel employed through the Department of Law
3. Separate private counsel at the members own expense with the approval of the Department of Law
102
Who pays the settlement when a judgement is made against a member
LFUCG
103
Upon receiving a service of summons or notice of a claim to be made against a member, what shall the member do
Within 5 days, notify the Department of Law
104
LFUCG can refuse to pay a judgement, or ask the member for reimbursement when
1. Fraud, malice, or corruption on the part of the member
2. Action was outside members scope of employment
3. Willfully negligent or malicious
4. Didn’t help defense or didn’t notify LFUCG
5. Member compromise or settled the claim with LFUCG approval
6. Didn’t get approval for private counsel
105
What is the pay rate for court and meetings with attorneys
Minimum of 2 hours and 1.5 times rate of pay or 1.5 rate of pay for actual time spent
106
For FTO responsibilities if transition conference and completing 5 week evaluation, how is the FTO compensated
1 hour of OT for transition meeting and 1 hour for evaluation forms
107
Any member working a pre planned special event is compensated how
Minimum of 3 hours
108
How long does a member have to work in an acting capacity before receiving pay as that higher rank
More than 40 hours
109
At what rate is vacation accrued
1-10 years of service = 10 hours/month
10+ years of service = 14 hours/month
110
What days get 1.5 times rate of pay
Thanksgiving day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
111
Members vacation/holiday request shall be granted/denied within what time frame? What happens if supervisor doesn’t respond in time?
Within 7 days, request is deemed granted
112
What is the time frame of Thanksgiving leave and Christmas leave? And when must they be submitted and approved by
Saturday before Thanksgiving to Sunday after Thanksgiving and December 17th - January 7th must be submitted by September 15th and is granted/denied prior to October 15th
113
What is the time frame of NCAA leave? And when must they be submitted by Feb 15th and approved by March 1st
Starts with sweet 16 games through championship game. Must be submitted
114
What is the time frame of 4th of July leave? And when must they be submitted and approved by
June 30th - July 7th must be submitted by May 1st and granted/denied by June 1st
115
How much leave for a blood donation
Up to 4 hours
116
Accrued annual vacation/holiday cannot exceed…
400 hours
117
Upon separation of service how much holiday/vacation leave can a member be reimbursed for
476 hours
118
How much leave can be granted for participation in community projects not directly work related
Up 4 hours
119
What members of a family does sick leave cover?
Parents
Spouse
Children
Domestic partners
120
When should the notification of sick leave be made
At least 1 hour before shift starts
121
At what rate is sick time accumulated
10 hours/month
122
What are the parameters for maternity/paternity leave
Member on payroll at least one year who has worked 1250 hours in previous 12 months is entitled to 12 weeks of leave (480 hours) in a 12 month period under FMLA
123
Member gets 3 days bereavement leave for which relationships
Parents, step parents, spouse, children, step children, foster children, step/half/full siblings, brother/sister in law, grandparents, grandchildren, great grandparents
Spouse’s parents and grandparents
124
Member can use 1 day of bereavement leave for which relationships
Aunt, uncle, first cousin, niece, nephew
No “in-law” or “step” relationships
125
Duration of a leave of absence will not exceed…
180 days
126
What condition precedes a member request a leave of absence
Exhausting all vacation, holiday, and sick
127
If a member can’t do modified duty from a service-connected injury, who does the disability leave request form go to
Submitted to office of the Chief
128
What does the disability leave request form have to include
Statement from competent medical authors on:
Members diagnosis
Members inability to perform job duties
Treatment plan
Current work activity status
129
Disability leave status can only be granted for how long
Up to 12 months or equivalent of 2080 hours
130
A member can remain in modified duty status for how long
No more than 12 months or the equivalent if 2080 hours
131
For each injury/illness you a doctors note how often
Every 30 days
132
While on disability leave, more than ____ hours, member will not accrue ___
180, won’t accrue sick/vacation time
133
If member dies in line of duty what does their beneficiary receive
$250,000 and any unused leave
134
How much does LFUCG contribute on behalf of each member enrolled in Flexible Benefit Plan
$530.74 and $50/month for two party coverage $200/month for family coverage
135
How much does LFUCG contribute of the Flexible Health Benefits towards the cost of health insurance
$355.74. If member chooses LFUCG health insurance and doesn’t use the entirety, they can take it for cash, other benefits but not deferred comp
136
LFUCG and the lodge agree to establish a Benefits Committee. How often must the committee meet?
At least semiannually.
137
What is a members monthly uniform and equipment allowances
Uniform = $75
Equipment = $100
138
Members must have their personal cellphone available and operational on duty T/F
True
139
LFUCG provides how much for accidental death and dismemberment
$25,000
140
What is the reimbursement for tuition
$2,000 per year upon “C” or better for undergrad and “B” for graduate
141
After receiving tuition reimbursement how long is the member required to continue employment
18 months
142
To qualify for damaged property reimbursement, what must a member do
Seek restitution
143
What are the damaged property reimbursement limitations and what’s the exception
$300 per item damaged, limited to $1,000 per occurrence and $2,000 per fiscal year. Exceptions made for firearms, will be reimbursed for replacement value.
144
When is the department physical fitness test, what are the requirements, and what is the payout for completing it?
Test is in May, meet/exceed 30th percentiles of Cooper norms, will be paid $300
145
To utilize fleet privileges, a member’s residence must be within ___ miles of Fayette county line
45
146
To utilize fleet privileges, a member’s residence must be within ___ miles of Fayette county line
45
147
Out of county is charged at what rate
25 cents per mile
148
Out of county is charged at what rate
25 cents per mile
149
When are out of county payments due
By the 10th of each month
150
What’s is the payment rate for shift differential
2nd shift = 50 cents per hour
3rd shift = $1 per hour
151
What’s is the payment rate for shift differential
2nd shift = 50 cents per hour
3rd shift = $1 per hour
152
What’s the annual incentive pay rates for education
30-59 credit hours = $450
60-89 credit hours = $750
90+ credit hours = $950
Bachelors degree or above = $1500
153
What’s the annual education incentive pay rates
30-59 credit hours = $450
60-89 credit hours = $750
90+ credit hours = $950
Bachelors degree or above = $1500
154
What is the specialist pay rate
90 cents per hour
155
What is the specialist pay rate
90 cents per hour
156
When does the new fiscal year pay schedule begin
First full pay period in July
157
Regarding late calls not occurring on the last work day of a week, what’s the OT/comp time breakdown
If less than two hours - comp time. If more than two hours - eligible for OT
158
What case law shall be upheld when a member is taken for critical incident testing
US vs Garrity
159
When is the current CBA valid
7-1-2021 through 6-30-2025
160
If the CBA is going to be renegotiated, when does the notification have to happen and when to negotiations start
Notification 120 days prior to end of contract.
Negotiations begun no later than 90 days prior to end of contract.
161
What BAC violates the drug and alcohol policy
%0.02 or higher
162
What are the perimeters of critical incident testing
- $5,000 in damages
- fatality
- injury requiring emergency treatment
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What time frame does critical incident testing take place
Within 2-8 hours of incident
164
What time frame does critical incident testing take place
Within 2-8 hours of incident
