CBA Flashcards
- CBA is only for who?
a. All LPD employees
b. Sworn – non-probationary police officers
c. Lieutenants and above
d. Sworn - including probationary police officers
B. Sworn - non-probationary police officers
How long does the probationary period last for?
A. 18 Months
B. 24 Months
C. 18 Months from Academy graduation
D. 12 Months from Academy Graduation
A. 18 months
How many times can the probationary period be extended?
A. Once
B. Twice
C. Three times
D. None
B. Twice
For how long can it be extended?
(Probationary period)
A. 60 day periods, 6 months total
B. 90 day periods, 9 months total
C. 60 day periods, 3 months total
D. 90 day periods, 6 months total
D. 90 day periods, 6 months total
Who must notify a police trainee in writing of the reason for an extension?
A. Shift Lieutenant
B. Sector Commander
C. Training Commander
D. Chief or Bureau AC
D. Chief or Bureau AC
If a trainee has military leave, disability leave, sick leave or modified duty, how many hours must it be for an extension to occur?
A. 40 Hours
B. 80 Hours
C. 120 Hours
D. 160 Hours
B. 80 Hours
LFUCG and the Lodge cannot discriminate based off what? (11 things)
- Race
- Color
- Sex
- Creed
- Religion
- Marital status
- Age
- National origin
- Disability
- Political affiliation
- Sexual orientation
If LFUCG calls for a layoff, they agree to notify the Lodge and all affected members by what time period?
A. 10 days prior
B. 14 days prior
C. 30 days prior
D. 60 days prior
C. 30 days prior
A member notified of a layoff has how long to exercise their right to bump the least senior member within the same or lower classification?
A. 7 calender days
B. 10 calendar days
C. 14 calender days
D. 21 calender days
B. 10 calendar days
How long are laid off members on a recall list?
A. 6 months
B. 18 months (1.5 years)
C. 24 months (2 years)
D. 30 months (2.5 years)
D. 30 months (2.5 years)
When a member is recalled from a layoff, what do they come back to?
A. previous grade
B. same rate of pay
C. accrued seniority
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
How long does a recalled member have upon receipt of recall to notify LFUCG of their intent to return to work?
A. 7 days
B. 10 days
C. 14 days
D. 21 days
B. 10 days
How long does a recalled member then have to report for duty?
A. 14 calendar days
B. 30 calender days
C. 60 calender days
D. 90 calender days
A. 14 calendar days
A laid off member can only receive payment for what type of leave?
A. Sick only
B. Vacation and Holiday
C. Vacation only
D. Holiday only
B. Vacation and Holiday
How long does health life insurance coverage last for a laid off member?
A. Ends immediately when laid off
B. Until the end of the current month
C. Until the end of the next full month
D. Until the end of the 30 month recall period
C. Until the end of the next full month
Members of the Lodge shall pay union dues via what form?
A. Cash
B. Payroll deductions
C. LexPD online portal
D. Check
B. Payroll deductions
When do the deductions occur for union dues?
A. 1st pay period of each calender month
B. 2nd pay period of each calendar month
C. 1st pay period every other month
D. 1st pay period quarterly
B. 2nd pay period of each calendar month
How often must the lodge certify in writing the monthly dues amount to LFUCG?
A. Annually
B. Biannually
C. Quarterly
D. Monthly
A. Annually
How many people from the lodge are selected for negotiation of collective bargaining agreements? Plus who?
A. 8 persons, Chief
B. 8 persons, FOP President
C. 9 persons, PIU Commander
D. 9 Persons, FOP President
B. 8 persons, FOP President
How many representatives from the lodge can attend sessions of the Kentucky General Assembly, for no more than 80 hours?
A. Two Persons
B. Three Persons
C. Four persons
D. Five Persons
C. Four persons
How many hours can the lodge president have for leave related to lodge business?
A. 80 hours per fiscal year
B. 250 hours per fiscal year
C. 400 hours per fiscal year
D. 500 hours per fiscal year
D. 500 hours per fiscal year
Seniority is continuous unless a member:
A. Is discharged for cause
B. Laid off for more than 24 months
C. Fails to return to work within 30 days after being laid off and recalled
D. Voluntary resignation
E. Only B and C
F. All of the above (A,B,C,D)
F. All of the above (A,B,C,D)
How often are sector bids completed?
A. Once Annually
B. Twice annually
C. Quarterly
D. Monthly
B. Twice annually
How long do you have to submit bid preferences?
A. 10 calendar days
B. 10 work days
C. 14 calender days
D. 14 work days
A. 10 calendar days
What are the exceptions to sector bids being based on seniority?
A. Interim periods may call for assignments to vacancies until next bid process occurs
B. Chief may deem it necessary to prevent an overload of less experienced officers, or another legitimate managerial reason
C. Both A and B
D. There are no exceptions allowed
C. Both A and B
How often do RDO’s rotate?
A. Every month
B. Every other month
C. Every 3 months
D. Every 6 months
C. Every 3 months
Who determines RDO’s for patrol?
A. Bureau Assistant Chief
B. Chief or Designee
C. Sector Commander
D. Shift Lieutenant
A. Bureau Assistant Chief
How long must a sector sergeant assignment vacancy be posted for?
A. 7 calender days
B. 10 calendar days
C. 14 calender days
D. 21 calender days
B. 10 calendar days
What are the part-time specialized team units requiring only two years of service? (6)
- Honor Guard
- Hazardous Devices Unit (HDU)
- Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU)
- Emergency Response Unit (ERU)
- Air Support Unit
- Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU)
How long does the list for part time units last?
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 12 months
D. 18 months
A. 3 months
Can the service requirement be waived for part time units?
A. Yes, only for CNU
B. Yes, for non-probationary members with demonstrable certification, previous employment, etc.
C. Yes, only with signed waiver from FOP president
D. No, as outlined in current CBA
B. Yes, for non-probationary members with demonstrable certification, previous employment, etc.
How many years are required to be an FTO?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
C. 3 years
If no more than 2 members apply for an opening, what happens?
A. The opening will stay vacant for 3 months
B. Repost, only those with minimum service requirements will still be considered
C. Repost, and those without service requirements will be considered at the discretion of the Chief
D. Repost, the Chief will appoint the applicant of their choosing
C. Repost, and those without service requirements will be considered at the discretion of the Chief
How long openings must be posted?
A. 7 days
B. 10 days
C. 14 days
D. 30 days
B. 10 days
Are all applicants interviewed by the same interviewers, with the same questions?
A. Yes
B. No, the unit Lieutenant decides what questions to ask each individual applicant
C. No, the applicant chooses which questions they would like to be asked
D. Yes, but easier questions can be asked if Wilks is an applicant
A. Yes
How long is interview documentation open for review by the lodge president?
A. 3 months - and then destroyed
B. 6 months - and retained for 1 year
C. 6 months – and then destroyed
D. 1 year - and then destroyed
C. 6 months – and then destroyed
Who can remove an applicant from a list with just cause?
A. Unit Lieutenant
B. Bureau Assistant Chief
C. Section/Sector Commander
D. Unit Sergeant
B. Bureau Assistant Chief
The interview panel is how many people? And be what?
A. 3 persons, and above the rank of the open position
B. 4 persons, and above the rank of the open position
C. 3 persons, 2 must be above the rank of the open position but the third may be the same rank
D. 5 persons, 2 must be above the rank of the open position but the others may be the same rank
A. 3 persons, and above the rank of the open position
How long do lists last for openings? (excluding part time units)
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 9 months
D. 12 months
B. 6 months
How long can a temporary specialized assignment last and who assigns them?
A. 90 days - Bureau AC
B. No more than 6 months - Chief
C. No more than 12 months – Chief
D. As long as requested - Chief
C. No more than 12 months – Chief
When there is a vacancy the Chief can assign a member for a period not to exceed what?
A. 30 calender days
B. 60 calendar days
C. 90 calender days
D. 120 calender days
B. 60 calendar days
If a member has approved extended leave for more than 60 days, can another member fill that position?
A. No
B. No, unless they’re on military orders
C. Yes, but only for personal reasons
D. Yes
D. Yes
What are the highly sensitive, Chief appointed positions? (10)
- Public Information Officer
- Computer Services Unit
- Planning & Analysis
- Administrative Assistants to the Chief & Assistant Chiefs
- Federal/State Task Force
- Internet Crimes Against Children Detective
- R.O.P.E. Investigator
- Public Integrity Unit
- Crimestoppers Liaison
- Intelligence Section
Which commander positions can be selected without accepting memos of interest?
- Emergency Response Unit (ERU)
- Hazardous Devices Unit (HDU)
- Air Support Unit
- Crisis Negotiation Unit (CNU)
Potential reasons for a member to be transferred (8):
- Voluntary request
- An emergency
- Lack of funds due to loss of Fed/State funds
- Administrative reorganization
- Change in a members physical or mental condition
- Resolution of a grievance, disciplinary action or problem effecting operational efficiency of unit
- Need for additional personnel at specific work site
- The best interests of the department
If there any involuntary transfers, how are members selected?
A. Seniority – unless someone in a unit has less than 6 months in the unit
B. Unit seniority - regardless of department seniority
C. Seniority - regardless of unit probationary time
D. Bureau AC discretion
A. Seniority – unless someone in a unit has less than 6 months in the unit
If a member has involuntarily transferred, how long will they be offered the right to reinstatement if available?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months (1 year)
C. 18 months (1.5 years)
D. 24 months (2 years)
C. 18 months (1.5 years)
How much notice must be given to a member of their involuntary transfer?
A. 3 days – unless emergency declared
B. 10 days – unless emergency declared
C. 14 days – unless emergency declared
D. 21 days – unless emergency declared
B. 10 days – unless emergency declared
If an effected member suffers a severe hardship due to the schedule change, how long can they be granted an extension?
A. 14 days – can be extended to 30 days by Chief
B. 21 days - can be extended to 60 days by Chief
C. 14 days - can be extended to 60 days by Chief
D. 30 days - can be extended to 90 days by Chief
A. 14 days – can be extended to 30 days by Chief
Vacancies for sergeant occur due to (7):
- Demotion
- Termination
- Death
- Resignation
- Retirement
- Promotion
- New position created
If the Chief determines there is a vacancy it will be filled in?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days
B. 60 days
To put in for sergeant you must have how many years of service?
A. 6 years
B. 7 years
C. 8 years
D. 10 years
A. 6 years
Sergeant educational requirements?
A. 45 hours college credits
B. 63 hours college credit
C. 63 hours college credit OR associates degree
D. Bachelors Degree
C. 63 hours college credit OR associates degree
Satisfactory service time can be substituted for college credit hours at what radio?
A. 2 year = 8 hours college
B. 2 year = 6 hours college
C. 1 year = 3 hours college
D. 1 year = 5 hours college
D. 1 year = 5 hours college
Complete list of scores for written test will be posted in?
A. 3 days
B. 5 days
C. 10 days
D. 21 days
A. 3 days
Challenges to test questions shall be made within _____ days of posting?
A. 3 days
B. 5 days
C. 10 days
D. 21 days
A. 3 days
Oral board consists of (5):
- Chief or designated representative with rank of Lieutenant or above
- Officer from another department of equal or greater size to LPD, and holds rank equal or greater than vacancy
- Instructor from accredited law enforcement education program
- Professional member of community with experience in education, business or government
- Member of lodge with equal or greater rank
Percentage of written/oral scores prior to assessment center?
A. 50%/50%
B. 60%/40%
C. 70%/30%
D. 80%/20%
A. 50%/50%
How many candidates move on at this point for sergeants and lieutenants?
(After written and oral board)
A. Top 50 / Top 25
B. Top 40 / Top 20
C. Top 30 / Top 15
D. Top 20 / Top 10
C. Top 30 / Top 15
Percentage for each section of process at the end of all testing:
- Written test – 15%
- Oral board – 15%
- Assessment center – 70%
Final scores are posted within how many days after being reported to human resources?
A. 3 days
B. 7 days
C. 14 days
D. 21 days
C. 14 days
What could be cause for removal from promotional process ?(2)
- May be removed for suspensions without pay for formal discipline within one year of application deadline
- Shall be removed if suspension is for more than 80 hours (2 weeks)
Grievance contacts are completed via what?
A. Form #260
B. Certified mail
C. Email
D. Interdepartmental mail
C. Email
How many days does an affected member have to file a grievance?
A. 3 days from the grieved event
B. 7 days from the grieved event
C. 14 days from the grieved event
D. 21 days from the grieved event
C. 14 days from the grieved event
What if they do not file in that time frame (14 days)?
A. Grievance is considered suspended
B. Grievance is considered waived
C. Grievance is considered flagged
D. Grievance is considered discontinued
B. Grievance is considered waived
What if a grievance is not appealed to the next step?
A. It will be considered settled on LFUCG’s first answer
B. It will be considered settled on FOP’s last answer
C. It will be considered settled on LFUCG’s last answer
D. Member chooses if they would like to resubmit their grievance
C. It will be considered settled on LFUCG’s last answer
If there is a pre-planned event a member has to work outside of their schedule, when should they be given notice of it?
A. 3 calendar days prior
B. 7 calendar days prior
C. 10 calendar days prior
D. 21 calendar days prior
B. 7 calendar days prior
How many hours minimum are required between event details unless waived by member?
A. 6 hours, or emergency declared
B. 7 hours, or emergency declared
C. 8 hours, or emergency declared
D. 9 hours, or emergency declared
C. 8 hours, or emergency declared
What is the maximum hours a member has to work non-stop, unless waived by them, (except roots festival, NYE, 4th of July, or emergency declared)?
A. 14 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 16 hours
D. 18 hours
B. 15 hours
Who has the authority to authorize officers to deviate uniform for special assignments, extreme weather?
A. Bureau Assistant Chief
B. Commander
C. Lieutenant
D. Sergeant
A. Bureau Assistant Chief
How often shall LFUCG provide new body armor?
A. Within 3 years of manufacture issue date
B. Within 4 years of manufacture issue date
C. Within 5 years of manufacture issue date
D. Within 6 years of manufacture issue date
C. Within 5 years of manufacture issue date
How often are physical exams?
A. Annually
B. Bi-annually
C. Every 3rd year
D. At individuals request
B. Bi-annually
How much will LFUCG reimburse a member for a physical completed by their own physician?
A. no reimbursement
B. $100
C. $150
D. $200
B. $100
If a member’s firearm is taken due to a critical incident, what shall happen?
A. Equivalent weapon will be given prior to start of next shift
B. Equivalent weapon will be given prior to end of shift
C. Equivalent weapon will be given prior to end of shift, upon request only
D. Equivalent weapon will be given prior to officers return to original duty assignment
B. Equivalent weapon will be given prior to end of shift
Disciplinary sanctions are limited to what 5 things?
- Termination
- Demotion
- Decrease in pay or grade
- Suspension without pay
- Written reprimand
If a complaint alleges criminal misconduct then the allegations shall:
A. be investigated with a signed, sworn complaint
B. be investigated without a signed, sworn complaint
C. be investigated without a signed, sworn complaint, only for administrative purposes
D. be investigated without a signed, sworn complaint but charges withheld until complaint is signed
B. be investigated without a signed, sworn complaint
If a complaint alleges non-criminal misconduct, then:
A. an affidavit, signed and sworn by a witness is recommended
B. an affidavit, sworn only, not signed by the individual is required
C. an affidavit, signed and sworn by the individual is required
D. a blueteam, signed and sworn by the individual is required
C. an affidavit, signed and sworn by the individual is required
If an affidavit is required, but the complainant refuses LFUCG ____ investigate the allegations, but shall only bring charges if LFUCG can independently substantiate the allegations without the individuals statements.
A. shall
B. will likely
C. may
D. might
C. may
The complaint procedure shall be explained to a complainant by who?
A. A LPD supervisor
B. Public Integrity Unit Investigator
C. Both A and B
D. Neither
C. Both A and B
Per KRS 15.520(5)(c) how long must pass before an officer can be interrogated for alleged conduct?
A. 24 hours, request must be by certified mail
B. 48 hours, request must be by certified mail
C. 72 hours, request must be by certified mail
D. 96 hours, request must be by certified mail
B. 48 hours, request must be by certified mail
Statements/interviews of members shall be…
A. Recorded
B. Anonymous
C. Unrecorded
A. Recorded
