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1
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Dates of Article

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Sept 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2027

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The purpose of the Articles of Agreement is to promote harmonious relations between the City and the employees covered herby and to fix the rates of _______ and the terms and conditions of employment for these employees.

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A. Pay, Hours of Work

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All promotions in positions ______ and above shall be exempt from competitive examinations and shall be made instead by appointment by the Police Chief.

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A. P6 (Commander)

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B. Employees working in P6 and above shall serve at the pleasure of the Police Chief and may be demoted from said position at the Chiefs discretion.

  • P1 ____________
  • P2 ________Police Officer P2 Police Detective
  • P3 ___________Police Officer P3 ____________Detective
  • P4 Police ______________
  • P5 Police ______________
  • P6 Police _____________
  • P7 Police ______________
  • P8 Police ______________
  • P9 Police ______________
A

B. Employees working in P6 and above shall serve at the pleasure of the Police Chief and may be demoted from said position at the Chiefs discretion.

  • P1 Police Officer
  • P2 Advanced Police Officer P2 Police Detective
  • P3 Senior Police Officer P3 Senior Detective
  • P4 Police Sgt
  • P5 Police Lieutenant
  • P6 Police Commander
  • P7 Police Deputy Chief
  • P8 Police Assistant Chief
  • P9 Police Executive Assistant Chief
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If the Police Chief demotes an Officer to a class grade lower than that from which the Officer was appointed, the Officer retains all rights to appeal said demotion to the

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D. Civil Service Commission*

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Probation can be extended no longer than?

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180 Days

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  • The chief ________notify the Association in writing of the reason for extending the probationary period
A

SHALL

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An officer shall be deemed to be a probationary employee for the first _______ after the officer has successfully completed Basic Training Academy work.

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A. 12 months*

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The Chief may extend the ending date of the probationary employee’s probationary period ___

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A. To ensure the probationary employee serves a full twelve months as a police officer in full duty status
B. To determine if retention of the probationary employee is in the best interest of the Department
C. If an investigation is pending into the probationary employee’s conduct at the time the probation would otherwise end.
D. All the above*

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The probationary period on an officer can be extended no longer than ____ to determine if retention of the probationary employee is in the best interest of the Department or if an investigation is pending into the probationary employee’s conduct at the time the probation would otherwise end.

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C. 180 days*

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Should the City find it necessary to furlough Officers during the term of the agreement, it shall provide the Association ____ advance notice and an opportunity to negotiate concerning procedures and effects of such furlough.

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E. City “Shall Not” Furlough Officers

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Officer who are promoted to Sergeant and above will be given the entry pay for the rank to which they are promoted or the next higher level which will assure an increase of at least ___ in pay.

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C. 5%*

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13
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Base Pay effective first pay period after?

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September 1st
Step Increase on Aniversary

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14
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Longevity Pay for Laterals?

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after calendar year 2021 shall mirror that of officers hired from the Basic Training Academy with the exception that “years of service” shall mean years of service with the El Paso Police Department.

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  • Lateral officers will be given credit for experience, but shall not receive credit for more than ______ credit for experience. Officers will be placed into existing pay scales commensurate to their experience, to be best ability possible.
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10 Years

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Officers after 125th Academy must complete _______ Before Promotional Exams?

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4 Years

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17
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Laterals After the year ____ must complete 4 years to be eligible for promotional exams

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2021

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Effective __________, placement to a Detective position shall result in one advancement in level and reset the employee’s anniversary date.

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A. September 1, 2023

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19
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Rates of Extra Pay for Detectives (Years and Amount)

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4-8 years $30
9-14 Years $90
15+ Years 120 in addition to Base Pay

Starts Sept 1, 2024

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Officer assigned to duty and actually work between the hours of _______ shall receive premium pay of 6%

A

A. 1800-600 Mon – Thursday
B. 1500 – 600 Friday to Monday

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21
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Effective Sept 1, 2023 Officer assigned to duty and actually work between the hours of 6p-6a shall receive premium pay of ______

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A. 6%

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Effective __________ FTO’s who shall be appointed be or approved by the Chief shall receive an additional _____ of their salary added to their regular class grade and level pay during the period they serve

A

Sept 1, 2023 7% for Officers and 3% for Supervisors
Jan 1, 2026 Changes to 8% and 4% for Supervisors

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23
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An Officer who is required to perform the duties of ___________is entitled to be paid the salary prescribed for lowest level of that class title that results in a pay raise during the time the Officer performs those duties.

A

B. Higher class title*

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Motorcycle hazard pay shall be __________

A

A. $125.00 bi-weekly*
B. Jan 1, 2025 $150

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Officers will cease to receive motorcycle hazard pay if ________

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A. The officer sustained an off-duty injury or illness that does not permit officer to operate motorcycle for a period greater than 30 days
B. Officer seeks and obtains a temporary reassignment to a position not involving the performance of the operation of a motorcycle

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26
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SOG Duty pay: ___________

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$50 Monthly

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27
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The Chief will provide _____ notice to the departmental unit prior to changing a departmental unit to or from a 10-hour shift.

A

B. 30 days*

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28
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A telephone contact or discussion or an e-mail communication shall be compensable in ____ increments, the first _____ minutes of such contacts shall be non-compensable unless such contacts in the aggregate exceed ____ minutes

A

A. 15/15/15*

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29
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Officers may accrue a maximum of____ hours of compensatory time. Officers may request compensatory time in ___increments or more.

A

D. 250 hours/one hour*

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For the purposes of the Article, “essential” personnel normally include ___________

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A. Patrol
B. CSU
C. Fusion
D. Records
E. Communication

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31
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________ Officers only subpoenaed by a charged officer to testify before an arbitrator or a hearing examiner about the officer’s character shall be paid at the court overtime rate

A

C. 2*

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32
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The City shall provide each officer with minimum of ___ hours of paid in-service training and ___ hours of firearms training during the contract year.

A

A. 32/8 *

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33
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Intermediate, Advanced Certificate pay scales:

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$75, $105
Effective 9/1/25: Intermediate, $83.33..Advanced, $125…Master’s, $166.66

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Effective 09/01/2025 Intermediate, Advanced, and Master Pay Scales:

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$83.33, $125.00, $166.66
9/1/25

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35
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The City shall pay an Officer holding an Associate’s Degree ____ per month, a Bachelor’s Degree ______ per month, and a Master’s Degree _____ per month

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B. $75/$175/$200
Eff. 9/1/25, bachelor’s $200, master $250

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The City shall pay an Officer holding an Associate’s Degree ____ per month, a Bachelor’s Degree ______ per month, and a Master’s Degree _____ per month
Future Date:

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$75/$200/$250
9-1-2025

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37
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Metro, SORT, CVI, HQ Traffic, DWITF, PAR, CAC, CAP, Poly, ACIU

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$500 Stipend Yearly Effective Sept 1, 2026

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Hazard pay for CIT, STI, CSI, Narco, Gangs, ATTF, Academy, TAC, TFO

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$1000 Stipend Yearly Effective Sept 1, 2026

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39
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TCOLE Instructor pay DATE:

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$250 Stipend Per year Effective, (minimum 3 courses)
09/01/2025

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40
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The City shall contribute to the Pension fund a sum equal to triple the employees own contribution not to exceed ______

A

B. 18.5%*

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41
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The City shall provide term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance policies of ______ for officers, ________for officer’s spouses, and _____ for officer’s dependent children.

A

B. $50,000/ $2000/ $1000*

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42
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CDHP City Provides _________ to Each officer, _________ to Officer and Family

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$750, $1500

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43
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The City will allow payroll deductions to officers for supplemental insurance for up to _____ providers.

A

6

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44
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The City shall furnish a winter jacket, required accessories and uniforms consisting of ____Uniform shirts, and ______pair of pants, except ____ long sleeve is required for Class A Uniforms.

A

C. 6/4/1*

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45
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Effective __________ , The City shall pay_______ annual clothing allowance to all employees in the Detective rank and officers regardless of rank who are routinely required to wear business attire as a part of their assignment to be paid _______

New amounts

A

Jan 1, 2025
B. $650/Bi-annually*

$475 right now

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46
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The City shall supply ____ rounds of ammunition to those officers carrying revolvers and sufficient rounds of ammunition to fill ___ magazines for those officers carrying semi-automatic weapons.

A

B. 18/3*

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47
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Vacation Hour Scales
1-10, 10-15, 15-20, 20+

A

A. 12 monthly/144 yearly
G. 14 monthly/168 yearly
L. 16 monthly/192 yearly
P. 18 monthly/216 yearly

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48
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Officer shall be permitted to accumulate up to ______ hours of vacation time

A

D. 500*

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49
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Officers who exceed the maximum accumulation of vacation hours will be given _____ months to utilize the hours in excess of ______ hours

A

B. 12/500*

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50
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Vacation time may be granted in ____increments and must request must be made ___ hours in advance.

A

B. One hour/ One

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51
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Officer who has accrued vacation time, at the of the officer’s termination of officer’s employment shall

A

A. Be permitted to take the officers accrued vacation
B. Be paid lump sum payment in quarterly installments up to one year the salary equivalent of the accrued vacation

D. Both A & B *

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52
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Effective ________________ Employees can sell ___ of sick leave and must have at least ____ hours of sick leave. Employees will be paid in a lump sum equivalent to 80 hours.

A

September 1, 2025
80 Hours / 800 Hours

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53
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Paid holiday leaves include

A

New Year’s Day, Labor Day,
Martin Luther King Day, Veterans Day,
Cesar Chavez Day, Thanksgiving,
Memorial Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day,
Juneteenth, Christmas Day,
Independence Day, Employee’s Birthday

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54
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The City ___________ reduce the total number of holidays during the terms of this agreement.

A

will NOT

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55
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When a holiday falls on a Saturday___________ may be considered a holiday. When a holiday falls on Sunday, the ______________ may be considered the holiday.

A

A. Preceding Friday / Following Monday*

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56
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(8 Hour Shift) Officer who are scheduled for Jury Duty hours will receive leave with pay for a total of ________

A

C. 8 hours*

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57
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(8 Hour Shift) Officers working graveyards will be granted leave in _______ hour increments. Given the last _____ hours prior to jury duty and the remaining ____ hours in the shift immediately following jury duty.

A

C. 4/4/4 *

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58
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(10 Hour Shift) Officers on graveyards will be granted leave with pay for a total of ___ hours

A

B. 10*

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59
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(10 Hour Shift) Leave will be divided _____ and _______

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A. 5 /5 *

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60
Q

Reasonable out of pocket expenses shall not exceed _______ for attorneys representing officers in civil action taken against them.

A

B. $750.00

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61
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The City shall provide legal representation for civil action filed against officer’s conduct arising out official performance of police duties. Officer will be furnished a list of ___ attorneys from which the officer can choose to represent him/her.

A

B. 10*

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62
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The list of attorneys will be complied by the City and the Association, each providing ____ attorneys who have civil trail experience.

A

A. 5*

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63
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If the City or the Association want to remove an attorney, either party shall notify the other in writing at least ____ calendar days in advance of such removal.

A

C. 14*

64
Q

The City shall have no obligation to provide legal representation if

A

A. Employees conduct is gross or wanton negligence, reckless, or intentional wrongdoing
B. Conduct outside the scope of the employee’s employment
C. Legal representation provided by third party

65
Q

An employee shall accumulate _____ per month of sick leave from the first day of employment

A

B. 10*

66
Q

Employees will be allowed ______ hours of the 120 sick leave allotted for personal business (SPD). This leave can be taken in hourly and fully day increments

A

50

67
Q

If Perfect attendance ____ hours of the allotted 120 Sick leave may be used per personal Business.

A

80 (extra 30 hours for perfect attendance)

68
Q

Officer will be allowed to take sick leave for immediate family illnesses. This request must be made at least _____ hour in advance and shall be limited to ____ days per occasion.

A

A. 1 / 2*

69
Q

The requirement to report occupational injury within _____ hours will be measured from the point the officer knew s/he was injured. The date of the injury will be the date the officer knew or should have known the injury was job related.

A

B. 48*

70
Q

AWP extensions may be granted in ___calendar day increments after the initial injury leave if medical evidence is provided that officer has recoverable injury or illness.

A

C. 60*

71
Q

If AWP is approved, AWP will be available for the first ____ days of the disability not initially paid by Workers Compensation. The officer shall not be required to use annual or sick leave for the first ____ days of disability.

A

B. 7 / 7*

72
Q

Required doctors note:

A

Before or after Holiday, More than 2 calendar days in a row, or abusing sick leave.

73
Q

Employees, heirs, or their legal representative shall be compensated in case of unused sick leave up to _____ hours at the employee’s basic hourly rate in the event of death, resignation, termination or retirement.

A

B. 800*

74
Q

Officers who have completed _____ years of service the employee, heirs, or their legal representative shall be compensated in case for unused sick leave in excess of ______ up to maximum of ____ hours at rate of 1 hour of pay for every 4 hours unused.

A

B. 10 / 800 / 1300*

75
Q

Upon retirement or resignation ____ of the employees excess unpaid sick leave shall automatically transfer to the Association.

A

25%

76
Q

Employees may donate to the Shared Leave Program not less than ____ hours nor more than ________ hours per fiscal year.

A

A. 8 / 80*

77
Q

Separating employees must submit their contribution to the Shared Leave Program at least ____ days before their separation date.

A

B. 30*

78
Q

Employees who want to contribute sick leave must have at least of ____ hours left in their account after making contribution.

A

B. 120*

79
Q

Employee who wants to contribute vacation leave must have at least ____ hours of vacation left in their account after their contribution.

A

B. 40*

80
Q

To be eligible to receive leave from the shared leave bank an employee must have contributed _____ hours of leave at the beginning of the calendar year

A

C. 8*

81
Q

An eligible recipient will be granted up to ____ days per fiscal years designated for him or her.

A

D. 120

82
Q

Employees are not eligible to receive leave from the shared leave bank if the employee has a pattern indicative of sick leave misuse within the past ____ months

A

B. 12*

83
Q

Employees covered by shared leave will immediately lose their right to shared leave benefits and all shared leave in their sick leave account will revert to shared leave bank if the employee

A

A. Dies
B. Separates from employment
C. Cancels participation in shared leave program
D. Exhaust maximum approved shared leave given to employee
E. Commits fraud in the request of leave benefits

84
Q

The City shall give any officers authorized accident with pay status, at least ___ working days’ prior written notice of intent to terminate the officer’s accident with leave status

A

C. 15*

85
Q

Up to ____ members of the Associations Board shall be permitted time off without loss of pay at any one time to conduct elections relating to Association business.

A

C. 3*

86
Q

The President of the Association shall give ___ hours prior notice to the Chief as to the time and the place for such elections, and the names of the Executive Board who will be conducting the election.

A

B. 72*

87
Q

Each year on or before January 1, the City shall assess from each Association member ____ hours of accrued vacation leave time to be place in an Association business leave pool

A

B. 3*

88
Q

The Association shall notify the Chief at least ____ hours in advance before debiting from the Association leave pool

A

B. 48*

89
Q

The Chief of Police must give his express written approval to any Association request to use the pool for more than ______ members at any one time.

A

D. 10*

90
Q

The City commits not less than _______________ each year beginning ______________ for all police vehicles replacement.

A

$2,500,000.00 / September 1, 2022

91
Q

If an officer believe that a police vehicle or equipment assigned to the Officer is unsafe

A

A. Officer may inform supervisor of the vehicles unsafe condition
B. Supervisor shall make decision as to the safety of vehicle or equipment

92
Q

The City will commit not less than _____________ in each year of the contract for vehicle replacement.

A

D. $2,500,000

93
Q

Promotional list shall expire ____________ after the initial date of approval.

A

B. 18 months*

94
Q

For all ranks Lieutenant or below, a new promotional eligibility announcement shall be given no later than ____ days following the expirations of the previous promotional eligibility list

A

B. 30*

95
Q

A listing of all potential materials from which promotional examinations questions may be taken from will be posted annually each __________ for examinations to be administered within a one-year period beginning the following April.

A

B. January*

96
Q

Potential study material cannot be used unless available from publishing companies more than ___ days prior to the examination.

A

C. 90*

97
Q

For promotional examinations for each class title given after the effective date of this agreement, the City shall post a notice of said examination at least ____ days prior to the date of the test

A

B. 60*

98
Q

The protest period for the written police examinations will be limited to one ____ period During the two consecutive working days following the administration of the written test

A

D. 2 Hour

99
Q

Officer may make notes about the individuals marked answer sheet with the number of correct and incorrect responses for the initial ___ minutes of the two-hour period.

A

C. 15*

100
Q

During the subsequent 1 hour and 45 minutes after handing in the marked answers sheet, the following material/s will be available to the examinees

A

A. Unmarked test booklet
B. Correct answers to questions
C. Reference material (examinee must provide)
D. Protest forms

101
Q

The City shall have the right to weigh Assessment Center up to ____ percent of the total score for Sergeants and ____ for Lieutenants.

A

C. 50/65*

102
Q

Only the top ___ scorers on the Sergeant’s written examination, and the top ___ scorers on the Lieutenant’s examination shall be orally examined at the Assessment Center.

A

A. 25/ 18

103
Q

Seniority points will be added, one point for each of the first _____ complete years and one-half point for each additional complete year of actual service to a maximum of _____ points from which promotion is sought.

A

C. 4 / 7*

104
Q

An employee who is on a certified list will not be removed from such list until s/he has been non-selected for promotion ____ times

A

C. 5*

105
Q

An employee may substitute experience for no more than ______ of the college education requirement.

A

A. One-half*

106
Q

Officers hired under the Lateral Training Academy after calendar year ______ will need to complete a minimum of _______ as an El Paso Police Department officer in order to take the examination for promotion to detective and sergeant.

A

2021 / Four

107
Q

IF Dispute Lateral employee will have ___________ to file a protest upon notice of ineligibility to take a promotional examination

A

ten (10) business days

108
Q

In cases of demotion, termination, or a suspension of more than _______hours, the employee may elect to have the disciplinary appeal heard by an arbitrator.

A

D. 40*

109
Q

The hearing examiner panel shall have not less than ________ qualified members appointed by the City and Association by mutual agreement. The members on the panel shall serve a ______ term, which will automatically renew on the anniversary of their appointment, subject to the procedures set forth herein

A

five (5), one-year

110
Q

A grievance initiated by an individual employee, rather than the Association, the aggrieved employee shall, within _____ calendar days after actual or constructive knowledge of the acts or omissions giving rise to the grievance, discuss the grievance with his or her immediate supervisor.

A

D. 14*

111
Q

A supervisor involve shall give an oral answer with respect to the dispute immediately, if possible, but not later than _____ calendar days following the end of the discussion.

A

D. 14*

112
Q

If the supervisors oral answer does not settle the issue to the employee’s satisfaction, the employee shall, within ___ calendar days present the grievance in writing and signed by the employee to the Association Grievance Committee.

A

D. 7*

113
Q

If _____or more employees are alleged to be affected, the Association may file a grievance on its own behalf.

A

D. 2*

114
Q

An Association Grievance must be in writing and served upon the Chief of Police, City Attorney, and the City Manager within ____ days of the Associations actual or constructive knowledge of the acts or omissions giving rise to the grievance.

A

C. 14*

115
Q

The Chief of Police or the City Manager, and the City Attorneys officer shall, within ___ calendar days following the receipt of a grievance, meet with the Associations representative and with their attorney to discuss the grievance. Within ___ calendar days of said meeting, the Chief of Police, the City Manager or the City Attorney’s office shall submit in written response to the Association.

A

A. 14/14*

116
Q

If the grievance remains unresolved, the association may, within ___ calendar days following filing a grievance notify the City Attorney in writing that it desires to submit the mater to mediation and or to arbitration.

A

C. 14*

117
Q

Upon receipt of the notice of intent to arbitrate, the City attorney’s office shall immediately request a list of ____ arbitrators from AAA.

A

7, (American Arbitration Association)

118
Q

No less than ___ parking spaces in the downtown police garage will be assigned for the use of the officers for their personal vehicles for downtown usage.

A

50

119
Q

Commissioned employees completing Police Academy Training shall have completed a minimum of ___ accredited college hours within 3 years

A

C. 45*

120
Q

If the ____ minimum is not met within 3 years, the Chief of Police shall have the authority to either grant leave without pay for up to ____ year or reduce the employee one pay level for a period of one year but not both

A

A. 45/ 1*

121
Q

If exigent circumstances exist, the chief may grant an extension for college hours but it shall not exceed

A

4 Years

122
Q

F. Officers not in compliance shall not advance beyond the ___ yr pay step. Not eligible for transfer requests, special teams, or promotions. Upon completing the 45 college hours, the officer will advance to their appropriate pay step. No back pay for missed steps.

A

3

123
Q

Officers suspended up to a maximum of ___ working days may, upon the officer’s request and at the Chiefs discretion, forfeit vacation, personal leave, or comp time designated by the Chief for a period equal to the suspension.

A

10

124
Q

Except in exigent circumstances, an officer involved in an officer involved shooting, critical incident, and or custody death shall be informed _____ hours prior to being interviewed or asked to otherwise respond to an internal affairs investigation.

A

B. 48

125
Q

At the request of an officer other than a witness officer, a member of the Association’s Board may be present during the process as a witness, provided that the member is able to, and does arrive within _____ hours of the time s/he is first called to attend

A

2

126
Q

Disciplinary action in non-criminal matters must be taken against an officer within _____ calendar days following the occurrence of the incident.

A

180

127
Q

Disciplinary action in criminal matters must be taken against an officer within ___years or occurrence of the incident or within ___ calendar days of discovery of the incident, whichever is later.

A

2 YEARS, 60 DAYS

128
Q

When a polygraph examination is used, the accused officer and the EPMOA will be advised ___ hours in advance, in writing, prior to the administration of the polygraph test.

A

C. 24*

129
Q

What method/s shall be used for entry into stress management

A

A. Behavioral cause investigation
B. Supervisory referral
C. Voluntary participation
D. Post trauma referral

130
Q
  • Behavioral cause investigation- after the fact referral ordered by the chief for an officer who has been the subject of an IA investigation immediately prior.
  • Supervisory referral- when a supervisor detects behavioral patterns which indicate that the officer requires the intervention of the program. The supervisor can recommend that the subordinate be required by the chief to go to the expert for evaluation.
  • Voluntary participation- any officer after evaluation, the expert determines he needs to be in the program.
  • Post trauma referral – After a shooting or after being exposed to an incident where a person suffered injury or death. Wherein the immediate supervisor of the officer involved believes the referral is in the best interest of the officer.
A
  • Behavioral cause investigation- after the fact referral ordered by the chief for an officer who has been the subject of an IA investigation immediately prior.
  • Supervisory referral- when a supervisor detects behavioral patterns which indicate that the officer requires the intervention of the program. The supervisor can recommend that the subordinate be required by the chief to go to the expert for evaluation.
  • Voluntary participation- any officer after evaluation, the expert determines he needs to be in the program.
  • Post trauma referral – After a shooting or after being exposed to an incident where a person suffered injury or death. Wherein the immediate supervisor of the officer involved believes the referral is in the best interest of the officer.
131
Q

_____ percent of police officers of all ranks including the Chief of Police shall be subject to mandatory random drug testing each calendar year.

A

40

132
Q

An officer will be permitted no more than ____ hours to provide the sample during which time s/he will remain in the testing area under observation

A

4

133
Q

The cities used to determine police department wage formula include

A

A. Albuquerque, Austin, Dallas, Houston,
B. San Antonio, Phoenix, Tucson

134
Q
  • Division commanders may use an ____________ process for filling non coveted positions.
A

informal interview

135
Q
  • Interview panel will consist of ____ supervisors, at least 1 from the same division of the vacancy. Board members must be at least 1 rank higher than that of the vacancy.
A

3

136
Q
  • Ratings are highly qualified, qualified, Not qualified. An explanation of qualified or not qualified will be forwarded along with the ratings to the unit/section Commander.
A
  • Ratings are highly qualified, qualified, Not qualified. An explanation of qualified or not qualified will be forwarded along with the ratings to the unit/section Commander.
137
Q
  • An Officer denied a transfer or job assignment may file a written informational complaint with the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police shall meet personally with the Officer within ____________ of the written complaint being filed.
A

30 calendar days

138
Q
  • Transfer requests to other regions will be forwarded to P&R. Transfer requests will expire automatically after _________ from the date received.
A

1 year

139
Q
  1. Employees working in P6 and above shall serve at the _______ of the Police Chief and may be ______ from said position at the Chiefs discretion.
A

Pleasure, Demoted

140
Q
  1. Persons currently in the rank of Commander as of the adoption of this contract ___ ___ be considered to be appointed and may only be removed in accordance with applicable provisions in this contract.
A

Shall Not

141
Q
  1. If the Chief demotes an officer to a class grade lower than that from which the officer was appointed, the officer retains all rights to appeal the demotion to the civil service commission. The Civil Service Commission MAY, pursuant to the charter, ______ the employee to the class grade from which the employee was appointed, but __ ______.
A

Restore, No Higher

142
Q
  1. An officer shall be deemed to on probation for the first __ months after completing the training academy or __ months after the officer has completed the lateral training Academy.
A

12, 6

143
Q
  1. The Chief ___ notify the ____ in ___ of the reason for extending the probationary period.
A

Shall, Association, Writing

144
Q
  1. Advanced Police Officer and Police Detective are both what class grade ?
A

P2

145
Q
  1. A probationary Officer may be ______ at any time at the discretion of the of the Chief without appeal to the commission. Before doing so, the chief will meet with the probationary officer, provide reasons for the proposed discharge, and give the officer an opportunity to provide reasons why the discharge is not warranted. The PO is entitled to an _______________at the pre-discharge meeting.
A

Discharged, Association Rep

146
Q
  1. Senior Police Officer and Senior Detective are both what class grade ?
A

P3

147
Q
  1. OIC officer is entitled to be paid the salary for the lowest level of that class that results in a pay raise. This requires pre- authorization from the __________ _____.
A

Executive Staff

148
Q
  1. The employer may change the days off for employees assigned to ___________for meeting operational needs of the unit or to address crime trends.
A

Metro___, _Par____, _Tac___, Gangs_______

149
Q
  1. Education points
A

_1_pts Bachelor’s, _2_pts Masters, _3_pts Doctorate

150
Q
  1. The maximum number of points that can be added through seniority, military and education shall not exceed __________
A

11_ points.

151
Q
  1. An employee must be served with notice of disciplinary action if it involved suspension of _______ days or greater.
A

(5)

152
Q
  1. In all disciplinary appeals, the city shall provide the employee with evidentiary material no later than _______ days after the hearing examiner or arbitrator is selected.
A

30_

153
Q
  1. A ___________is a parade, demonstration, or public assembly. The Chief will make the final determination if an event qualifies.
A

__Special____ __Event______

154
Q
  1. All officers required to work a special event shall receive a minimum of _________calendar days advance notice. The city shall pay the officer or volunteer substitute overtime for working the event.
A

14

155
Q
  1. Either party shall give notice in writing to the other of its intention to terminate or modify this agreement at least _________ before the expiration. If either party has given notice to modify this agreement but no new agreement has been reached, this contract shall remain in effect until the Aug 31st, 2027 or the date the next agreement becomes effective.
A

(_120__) days

156
Q
  1. The wage package is an attempt to place El Paso Police Officers in the middle of the range of Police Officers when comparing to wage rates in competitive regional cities in __________-____________-____________
A

Texas, __New Mexico____, and ______Arizona_________.

157
Q

Any overpayment will be repaid by an employee at an amount not to exceed
$________per paycheck until the overpayment is repaid. Employees may elect to pay the
entire amount of the overpayment in one payment or in payments larger than $_______ per
paycheck at their option.

A

100.00

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