CBA Questions Flashcards
How many Lodge Representatives can meet with LFUCG to process grievances?
3 members in addition to the president.
How many members can be on the CBA negotiation team?
8 members in addition to the president.
How many hours does the president have to use as paid leave for Lodge business?
500 hours.
Seniority shall be continuous unless the member (4)
Is fired, laid off for more than 24 months, fails to return to work within 30 days after a recall, resigns.
How long does a SGT vacancy have to be posted for?
10+ days.
How many years of service must an officer have to be considered for a permanent assignment in a bureau?
3 years.
How many years of service must an officer have to be considered for a part time assignment? E.G. honor guard, HDU, CNU.
2 years
How many years of service must an officer have to be considered for the FTO program?
3 years.
The lodge recognizes that it is unlawful for employees to engage in what?
Strikes or work stoppages
An officers beat preference shall be based on what?
Seniority
The department can repost a position and applicants without minimum service requirements will be considered at the discretion of the chief if no more than how many apply for a position?
2 members
How long before shall a member be notified of an involuntary transfer?
10 days
How long must a sergeant have been promoted before applying for LT?
2 years
What % must an applicant get on the written test to pass?
70% or above
Challenges to test questions shall be made within how long?
3 business days
How many candidates shall proceed to the assessment center?
30 candidates
True or false-Only the lodge may file a grievance pursuant to the steps set forth in CBA.
True
Phrase that means “the time when the affected member knew or should have known about the circumstances giving rise to the grievance.”
Grieved event.
Is Veterans Day a paid holiday?
Yes
When is bereavement leave required to be taken?
Within 6 months of the death of the family member for whom it was taken
When does a member’s LT have to approve bereavement leave?
If the bereavement leave is taken after the initial 2 weeks following the death
What are the 16 deaths of family members that are approved for 10 days of leave?
Parents
Step Parents
Spouse
Spouse’s Parents
Children
Step-Children
Foster Children
Siblings
Step-Siblings
Half-Siblings
Brother-in-law
Sister-in-law
Grandparents
Spouse’s Grandparents
Grandchildren
Great-Grandparents
What are the effective dates of the CBA?
July 1, 2021-June 30, 2026
(The $8,000 raise MOU altered the length of the contract)
What % raise will go into effect the first full pay period following 7/1/2025?
2%
Which OT duties fall under “special events” that are eligible for 3rd party reimbursement for an officer’s OT rate?
Parades, festivals, UK football details that are paid for by third party reimbursements to LFUCG
Can an officer receive OT for working a grant if he used vacation in the same week?
Yes, it is considered a 3rd party reimbursement
How many paid weeks of leave are officers permitted to take after the birth or adoption of a child?
4 weeks
What does the contract define as “members”?
Sworn employees of the Lexington Police Department holding the grades of Police Officer and Sergeant who have completed their initial entry period
How long is the initial probation period from date of hire?
18 months
How many times can the probationary period be extended and what is the increment in days that it can be extended?
2 times for 90 days each
When can the probationary period be extended beyond the 6 month extension allowance?
When requested by the police trainee and agreed to by LFUCG
In the cases of military, sick, disability leave, or modified duty, how many hours must these duty interferences exceed in order to possibly extend the probationary period of an employee?
80 hours
When does LFUCG have to notify the lodge and all affected members if they determine a layoff is necessary?
at least 30 calendar days in advance of the effective date of layoff
How many days does a member have following receipt of a layoff to bump the least senior member within the same or lower classification?
10 days
For members who are laid off, how long are they placed on a recall list for?
30 months
How many days does a member have to notify LFUCG of their intent to return after receiving a certified mail recall notice?
10 days
How long does a member have to report to duty after receiving a certified mail recall notice?
14 days unless otherwise specified
How does a member terminate their membership?
Written notice served upon LFUCG and the lodge
When are lodge dues paid?
2nd pay period of each calendar month
When shall the lodge notify LFUCG and all members not joining the Lodge’s membership of the proportional amount of annual expenses?
by December 15th each year
How much prior notice shall be provided to the Chief about dates and times needed to conduct business relating to collective bargaining between LFUCG and the Lodge?
14 days unless waived
When does the Chief have to be notified about substitutions or replacements of designated persons for negotiations?
No less than 48 hours before each change takes effect
How many people may the Lodge select to attend extraordinary and regular sessions of the Kentucky General Assembly, and what can their total combined hours not exceed for compensated time?
no more than 4, cannot exceed 80 hours combined
How much notice shall a Lodge member’s supervisor be given before taking the special leaves lined out in the contract?
48 hours, but can be less than that if it is a special circumstance
How many members are authorized by the Chief to take leave with pay to attend the Kentucky State Lodge Board and annual meetings and the biennial National Conference?
7
How many hours per month are elected board members allowed to use without loss in compensation if the meetings occur during normal work hours?
6 hours
How is seniority based for sgts if they are promoted on the same day?
Whoever ranked higher on the sgt’s list
When shall the finalized promotional ranking be provided to the Lodge?
within 5 business days of certification of promotional lists
When can the seniority rule be overruled as it pertains to shift bids?
To prevent an overload of less experienced officers on one shift or another legitimate managerial reason determined by the Chief
Who may overrule an officer’s beat preference?
Sector commander if done for a legitimate managerial reason
If a sergeant’s bid is over ruled to prevent an overload of less experienced sergeants on one shift, when will this over rule be made right?
Within 90 days
If a member is removed from a specialized position, how long is their position held for?
18 months
How many days notice must a member receive if they are being involuntarily transferred out of a specialized unit?
10 days, but can be granted a 14 or 30 day extension if it causes hardship
How many days does the chief have to notify a member filling a promotional vacancy?
10 days, spot must be filled within 60 days
How many semester hours must an applicant for sergeant have?
At least 63
Years of satisfactory service can be substituted for how much college credit?
5 hours of credit per year of satisfactory service
How long do applicants for the position of LT have to serve as a sgt?
2 years
What level of degree shall an LT have?
Bachelor’s Degree
How long do we have to challenge a written test question?
within 3 days following the exam
When are final scores posted after the written test?
within 10 days following the exam
How long can the Chief assign someone to a temporary vacancy?
60 days
How long can the Chief assign someone to any temporary specialized assignment?
12 months
How many years of service shall an applicant for sergeant have in order to apply to be a sergeant?
6 years
All educational requirements must be met by when while applying to promote?
60 days prior to the expiration date of the promotional list which is currently in effect
When must all source materials and vendor list for the promotional process be posted?
no later than 120 days prior to written exam
When shall the director of human resources post the oral interview scores?
No later than 5 days following the completion of interviews
When should a testing member request to view their own scored documentation used by the Oral Review Board?
Within 5 business days of the posting of the oral interview scores
When shall the composite scores from the testing be posted and copies provided to the candidates?
Within 14 days from the time the scores are reported to HR
When shall a candidate submit a written request to assessment center personnel to discuss demonstrated strengths and weaknesses?
Within 10 days of the final posting of the list
A suspension within how many years of the promotional process deadline may be cause for removal from the process?
1 year
A suspension for how many hours shall be cause for removal if the suspension was within the past year?
80 hours or more
Within how many days of a grieved event shall it be presented in writing by email to the affected member’s LT?
Within 14 days
How many days from service for a grievance does an LT have to answer the grievance in writing via email?
14 days
What is the number of days listed throughout the grievance section of the contract that will be important to remember?
14 DAYS FOR EVERYTHING
except the amount of days to seek an arbitration panel (21 days)
If arbitration is sought, how many arbitrators will be requested to be on the panel?
7
What organization staffs the panel for grievances?
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
How many days does the lodge have to seek the arbitration panel from FCMS?
21 days
What is a grievance considered if it is not presented within the time limits set forth?
Waived
What is a grievance considered if it is not appealed to the next step within the specified time limit or any extension thereof?
Settled on the basis of LFUCG’s last answer
What shall the lodge do if an answer has not been received on or before the expiration of any time period under steps 1-4 of the grievance process?
Serve a written and personal notification to the Chief or designee and the individual responsible for responding to that step after the deadline expires which affords LFUCG an additional 72 hours to deliver their answer
How much notice shall be given when a member is scheduled for a detail or a pre-planned event outside the member’s regularly scheduled tour of duty?
7 calendar days unless the Chief determines that such notice would not be in the interest of public safety
No member shall be scheduled for pre-planned event details or otherwise without a minimum of how many hours between details?
8 hours unless member waives this, and the time constraint does not apply to traffic, court, or scheduled training
No member shall be required to work in excess of how many hours consecutively without waiving the time requirement?
15 hours
What does not fall under the 15 hour requirement for working consecutive hours? (4)
Roots and Heritage, New Year’s Eve events, Independence Day Events, and exigent circumstances or other similar events designated by the Chief
What items shall the department make available 24 hours a day?
PPE kit items, OC, taser cartridges, taser batteries, and all necessary equipment for sanitizing department equipment
Who can authorize officers to deviate from uniform appearance policies for the purpose of special assignments, duties, or during periods of extreme weather?
Bureau A/C
When shall the LFUCG provide a member with replacement body armor?
Within 5 years of manufacture date of issue
How much does LFUCG reimburse if a member chooses to use their own doctor for the biannual physical?
$100
How is a member notified if their BWC footage is going to be released to the public?
via email
If a complaint alleges criminal misconduct by a member, does the complainant have to sign a sworn complaint?
No
Who explains the complaint procedure to a complainant per the contract?
LPD supervisor or PIU investigator, defined in KRS 15.520 and 95.450
What level investigates and resolves informal complaints?
Bureau Level
What does the investigating supervisor do upon receipt of a formal complaint?
initiate follow-up contact with the complainant to conduct further inquiry about the complaint and investigate as appropriate
Who can be an investigating supervisor as it pertains to informal complaints?
Member’s immediate supervisor or an LPD supervisor in the officer’s assigned bureau
What are the 2 things that can be done to officers if an informal complaint is sustained?
Coaching and Counseling and Remedial Training if deemed necessary
What does the investigating supervisor do at the end of the informal complaint investigation as it pertains to contact with the complainant?
Notify them about the resolution, refer to PIU if they are not satisfied
What does the investigating supervisor do if they feel the incident needs further investigation as a formal complaint?
Investigating supervisor or superior officer shall file a complaint with PIU
Per KRS 15.520(5)(c), the officer’s bill of rights, how many hours notice and what type of notice is required to inform the officer the reason for interrogation and whether they are the subject of an investigation?
48 hours, written notice
If a member is required to submit a written report during an investigation, when is it due by?
end of their next tour of duty
Recording process for Members under investigation
Recorded interviews
Recording process for Statements obtained from complainants, either sworn or otherwise
Recorded and transcribed
Recording process for Civilian witness for a formal complaint
Non-recorded statements may be taken if they refuse to provide recorded statement
Can a member have a copy of their recorded interview?
Yes, at their expense
How many days does LFUCG have to conduct all administrative investigations regarding misconduct?
60 days unless it turns into a criminal matter
What is the time frame of the 60 day time limit for misconduct complaints?
Timeframe begins when the signed and sworn complaint affidavit is filed with PIU and ends on the date the investigation is completed
Who does the investigator of a formal complaint submit an extension request to and how long is the extension good for?
Chief, and up to 60 days
What process is taken if the formal complaint occurs alongside a related criminal process?
Formal process is in temporary abeyance, until final disposition of investigation or court process occurs. Then 60 day timeline with eligible extensions shall be followed
When a complaint alleges criminal misconduct by a Member that may be subject to administrative investigation after the disposition of the criminal investigation or
charges, the Member shall be provided a written copy of the complaint within how many days?
7 calendar days of disposition of criminal process
If a complaint alleges misconduct not constituting criminal activity nor subject to a collateral criminal investigation, when shall the member be provided a written copy of the complaint?
Within 21 days from the date the complainant signs the complaint and at least 48 hours prior to interviewing the member
Prior to any disciplinary hearing before the LFUCG, written statements or other information related to discovery shall be provided to the Member or LFUCG no later than when?
No later than 14 days prior to the hearing unless a hearing is required by statute within 3 days
When does a member have to be advised by in writing of the reasons for their suspension?
24 hours after suspension
Is the Disciplinary Review Board a governmental body per contract?
Yes
No member shall be compelled to speak or testify or be questioned by what?
Any person or body of a nongovernmental nature
How many days does the PIU investigator have to submit a written summary of investigation to the Chief?
7 days
What are the 5 outcomes the Chief can rule on a formal complaint?
Proper Conduct
Improper Conduct
Insufficient Evidence
Unfounded Complaint
Policy Failure
Who communicates the conclusions of a formal complaint and how is it communicated?
Chief or designee, in writing
How long does the Chief have to schedule a meeting with a member from receipt of the written summary
30 days from receipt of written summary
How long does a member have to accept or reject the Chief’s recommended disciplinary charges and proposed sanctions and how do they accept/reject it?
48 hours, must be in writing
Where does the formal investigation process go if the member rejects the Chief’s initial reccommendation?
DRB, and PIU must prepare the full investigative file to present to the DRB
If the member accepts the Chief’s initial recommendation, what is prepared and given to the member?
PIU prepares an Agreement of Conformity that summarizes the allegations, and discipline/sanctions
When the member signs the Agreement of Conformity, who does it get forwarded to?
Chief or designee forwards it to LFUCG Council Clerk to include on agenda of the LFUCG council
Can the lodge representative participate in the DRB proceeding?
No, only their as an advisor
How many days does the Chief have to accept, reject or alter the DRB’s recommendation?
30 days
How long shall a member be given to accept or reject the Chief’s recommendation post DRB?
At least 48 hours
If the member rejects the Chief’s 2nd recommendation, what is the process after this?
Chief forwards his recommendation to the department of law, they prepare charges to be filed with the council clerk within 60 days.
How many members serve on the DRB?
9
What is the composition of the DRB?
5 AC’s or Commanders who are not in the chain of command of the accused
2 members shall be supervisors covered by this agreement appointed by the FOP President for a 2 year term
2 members are Fayette County residents appointed by the Mayor and approved by the LFUCG council
What are the qualifications of a citizen on the DRB? (4)
Reside in county
21 or older
no felony convictions
No misdemeanor convictions within the past 5 years
Who appoints the chair person of the DRB?
Chief
When does a member have a right to have Lodge representation?
Questioned by supervisor in connection with an investigation about incident or complaint
Member reasonably believes the incident or complaint under investigation may result in discipline, or has been served with recommended charges
Member requests representation
When shall the lodge provide a list to the Chief or designee of Lodge representatives available during each shift?
1 week prior to each RDO switch
How many files can a supervisor maintain on each Member under their direct supervision?
1 file (supervisor’s file)
Who do Coaching and Counselings get forwarded to?
Personnel Records Unit
How many days of military leave are members permitted to have per year if applicable?
21 days, can also be rolled over
When does unused military leave expire?
2 years after it has accrued
Any member inducted or enlisted into active duty with the military for a period in excess of how many days shall be eligible for supplemental pay?
30 days
If a member receives action or tort against them, how long do they have to notify the department of law?
within 5 days of receipt
What is the hours and rate for court pay?
2 hours, at 1.5x their regularly hourly rate of pay. Bill for more than 2 hours if court takes longer than 2
What is the hours and rate for work done for court preparation or meetings at the direction of a prosecutor?
2 hours, at 1.5x their regularly hourly rate of pay. Bill for more than 2 hours if court takes longer than 2
What is the FTO OT compensation per contract?
Not less than 1 hour of OT for completion of a scheduled transition conference with probationary officer and next FTO
No less than 1 hour of OT for completion of required 5 week evaluation
These qualify if they are done outside their regularly scheduled shift and the Member has worked 40 hours
What is the FTO coordinator SGT OT per contract?
no less than 1 hour of OT per week for duties required of that position given the Member has reached 40 hours and duties are performed outside of normal hours
What is the pre-planned/special event OT per contract?
Minimum of 3 hours of OT at 1.5x pay, or for the actual amount of time spent if it exceeds 3 hours
When do you qualify for acting pay and what is the pay scale?
When a Member is assigned to work in acting capacity for more than 40 hours and paid at the base rate established for the higher classified position
1-10 years of service earn how many hours of leave a month?
10 hours of leave
10+ years of service earns how many hours of leave a month?
14 hours
What are the Holidays that earn us H time? (12)
Independence Day
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
Memorial Day
Christmas Eve Day
Christmas
Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday)
Juneteenth
President’s Day
New Years Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
How many days of swing holiday leave are granted at the beginning of each fiscal year?
2 days
Vacation/holiday requests shall be granted/denied within how many days?
7 days
If supervisor fails to respond to leave request within 7 days, what happens?
Automatically granted
When can approved leave be canceled?
If Chief declares an emergency
Leave requests that fall between the Saturday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after Thanksgiving must be submitted by when?
Prior to September 15th
What leave requests must be submitted prior to September 15th?
Leave requests that fall between the Saturday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after Thanksgiving
Leave requests from December 17th-January 7th
Leave requests from December 17th-January 7th must be submitted prior to when?
September 15th
For the leave requests that are required to be submitted prior to September 15th, when will they be granted or denied by?
October 15th
Leave requests during the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament from the Sweet 16 to the Championship game must be submitted by when?
February 15th
What leave requests are due by February 15th?
Leave requests during the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament from the Sweet 16 to the Championship game
When will the leave requests due by February 15th be granted or denied by?
Prior to March 1
What leave requests are due by May 1st?
Leave requests for between June 30th and July 7th
When are leave requests for between June 30th and July 7th due by?
May 1st
When will leave requests due by May 1st be granted or denied?
Prior to June 1st
What can our Holiday/Vacation bank not exceed?
400 hours
How much leave payout is a Member entitled to upon retirement?
476 hours at their regular rate of pay
How much leave can a member request for blood donation?
Up to 4 hours
How is blood donation request conducted?
Approved by bureau commander or designee, and Member must submit verification of blood donation or deferral upon return to work. No imposed limit on blood donation
How many hours annually can a bureau commander or designee grant for community project?
4 hours
When does an employee have to make the notification to use sick time by?
1 hour prior to shift
A member who is absent from work for how many days may be required to provide a medical statement from a treating medical provider when using sick leave?
3 or more consecutive days
Who must have reasonable suspicion that sick leave time is being abused in order to request a DR’s note?
Bureau AC
For FMLA purposes, how many hours during a how many month period has to be worked to receive up to how many weeks of leave after the birth of a child or placement of a foster child?
Must have worked 1250 hours in the previous 12 months to qualify for 12 weeks of leave (480 hours)
How many days of bereavement do you get for the death of an aunt, uncle, first cousin, niece or nephew?
1 day
What is the maximum amount of time allowed for a leave of absence and who approves it?
Not to exceed 180 days, approved by Chief
How do you request a leave of absence?
Written request addressed to Chief
What does the contract say is a condition precedent prior to requesting a leave of absence?
Requires a member to have exhausted all vacation, holiday and approved sick leave benefits
If a member is medically required to be absent from their job duties and cannot perform modified duties, what is the process for notification for this?
Member must complete disability leave request form and submit to Office of the Chief through chain of command. It then goes to director of HR.
An injured or ill member will initially have to use what for all absences from work time until who investigates and authenticates that the injury happened on duty?
Member will have to use sick time or their Holiday/Vacation if no sick time is available, Workers Comp administrator authenticates
How long can disability leave status be granted for?
12 months or the equivalent of 2080 work hours
How often must a member submit a medical note regarding their work activity status when on modified duty?
30 days
Who has the authority to approve or disapprove modified duty for a non-work related injury?
Chief
Total time in modified duty and disability leave combined cannot exceed how long?
12 months
How long can Chief grant an extension for for injured officers?
12 months past the 12 month deadline
How much is paid for a line of duty death?
$250,000
How much does the LFUCG contribute per month on behalf of each member enrolled in the Flexible Benefit Program?
$530.74
How much does LFUCG contribute per month for members who select two party coverage?
$50
How much does LFUCG contribute per month to members who select family coverage?
$200
How much shall the LFUCG contribute towards the cost of health insurance as an employer contribution as defined in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?
$355.74 per month
What is the monthly uniform allowance?
$75
What is the annual vendor credit?
$500
What is the equipment allowance per month?
$100 a month
What is the amount provided by LFUCG in the group life insurance policy?
$25,000 or that amount of insurance provided to other LFUCG employees
How much are officers/sergeants able to receive per year in tuition reimbursement?
Up to $2,000 a year
What are the letter grade requirements in order to qualify for tuition reimbursement?
C or better for undergrad
B or better for graduate courses
How long must a member remain employed with LFUCG in order to not have to pay back the tuition reimbursement?
18 months from last date of reimbursement
What is the maximum dollar amount that personally owned items can be reimbursed for?
$300
What is the occurrence dollar amount limit for personal item reimbursement?
$1,000
What is the maximum dollar amount per fiscal year for personal item reimbursement?
$2,000
True/False: Personally owned firearms also apply to the $300 reimbursement value?
False, contract states they will be replaced at the value of the gun
What is the annual fitness pay and when is it paid out after completing the tests?
$300, paid on or before June 30th of each fiscal year
What is the distance for out of county take home?
45 miles from the Fayette County line
What is the cost per mile for out of county take home?
$0.25
When is a member’s out of county mileage log and payment due?
10th of each month
Per contract, what are the shift start times?
Hint: they are not what you think they are
1st shift: between 0400 and 1159
2nd shift: between 1200 and 1959
3rd shift: between 2000 and 0359
What is the shift differential?
2nd shift: $0.50
3rd shift: $1.00
What is the annual education incentive pay amounts?
30-59 credit hours: $450
60-89 credit hours: $750
90+ credit hours: $950
Bachelor’s Degree or above: $1,500
How much is specialist pay?
$0.90 an hour
How many hours must be worked past an officers scheduled shift for it to qualify as OT if the shift is not the last shift of the week?
Over 2 hours for a late call
The department shall not change a member’s RDO schedule without how many days notice?
7 days notice, unless Chief declares an emergency or the time is waived
How many days notice is required by 1 party to notify the other that they wish to terminate, amend, or modify the contract?
120 days notice prior to expiration of the contract
If proper notice is given for termination, amendment, or modification of the contract, when shall negotiations begin?
90 days prior to expiration date
If involved in a crash, what requires the member submit to post critical incident testing?
Property damage of $5,000 or more
1 or more fatalities
1 or more injuries requiring emergency treatment
How long does an employee have to get to the nearest testing facility if they receive a random test notification?
2 hours
