DC Police Union Labor Agreement Flashcards

1
Q

Within how many hours must the FOP/Labor Committee publicly disavow a strike action after receiving written notification by the Agency?

A

8 hours

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2
Q

What methods will the FOP/Labor Committee use to publicly disavow a strike?

A

Departmental bulletin boards and issuing a press release to the media

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3
Q

How many union reps can an employee use for a grievance

A

no more than one, however one may act as an observer for training purposes

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4
Q

What is the maximum amount of FOP Chief Stewards?

A

15

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5
Q

What is the maximum amount of FOP Stewards?

A

69

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6
Q

What is official time?

A

Time within a member’s scheduled working hours to investigate, process and present grievances

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7
Q

How much official time is granted to employees to present their grievances to their union reps and management?

A

up to one hour per grievance

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8
Q

How many official time hours shall Chief Stewards be granted per grievance to write & present a grievance?

A

Up to 2 hours

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9
Q

How many bargaining unit members are designated to handle OPC complaints?

A

2 members

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10
Q

How many hours of official time are granted for employees to prepare for appearances before OPC?

A

2 hours

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11
Q

What rank or above can grant relief from duty for an employee to meet with their union rep?

A

A LT or above

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12
Q

What are the three types of questioning of employees?

A

-Administrative Interview
-Criminal Interview
-Interrogation

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13
Q

A criminal interview is…

A

formal official questioning by the Dept of an employee about a criminal matter where the member has not been identified as a target

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14
Q

An interrogation is…

A

formal official questioning by the Dept of an employee who is, or may be, the target of a criminal investigation

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15
Q

How long can questioning be delayed for an employee to consult with a union rep?

A

2 hours, however management can agree to grant more, but not to exceed 4 hours.

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16
Q

T or F: A union rep can answer on behalf of an employee

A

False

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17
Q

T or F: An employee is entitled to a union rep to be present during a criminal interview or interrogation

A

False

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18
Q

All portions of an administrative interview shall be recorded on..

A

a PD119

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19
Q

How long does the Dept have to notify the target of an investigation of the disposition after the close of the investigation

A

Within 15 days (unless the misconduct is sustained, in which case it will be delayed until the commencement of disciplinary action or the 91st day)

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20
Q

Employees may be transferred from one Division or District to another for the efficiency of the department. The depart is required to:

A

-Inform the employee in writing of the reason for the transfer, and elaborate on why the transfer is for the efficiency of the dept.

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21
Q

How many days of funeral leave are employees entitled to?

A

3 days

22
Q

How many days does the Dept have to determine a POD injury ruling?

A

30 days

23
Q

If the Dept has not made a POD injury ruling after 30 days, the injury is presumed

A

POD, until a finding is provided.

24
Q

How long does the dept have to decide on an appeal of a POD injury ruling?

A

120 calendar days

25
Q

How much time will an employee be granted to prepare a defense for a proposed suspension of more than 30 days

A

10 hours

26
Q

How much time will an employee be granted to prepare a defense for a proposed suspension of 10-30 days?

A

4 hours

27
Q

How much time will be granted to prepare a defense for a proposed suspension of less than 10 days?

A

2 hours

28
Q

Officers in a non-contact status are automatically prohibited from carrying their services weapon in the following cases

A

-indicted by Grand Jury
-Found guilty by trial board and recommended for termination
-MSD recommends they be revoked on account of mental/emotional/psychological condition or a physical disability makes it dangerous
-Disciplinary and other suspensions

29
Q

The Joint Safety Committee will consist of:

A

3 persons chosen by the Dept (to include an official from Risk Management) and 3 persons chosen by the union.

30
Q

The union is entitled to have one member on which boards

A

-Uniform and Equipment Board (voting member)
-Use of Force Review Board (non-voting)
-Crash Review Board (non-voting)

31
Q

What constitutes a grievance?

A

A violation, misapplication, or misinterpretation of the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

32
Q

When must a grievance be presented?

A

within 10 days of occurrence (or knowledge of occurrence)
*unless it is a class grievance-30 days of occurrence/knowledge of

33
Q

If a grievance is not responded to within the time frame by management, this shall enable the employee

A

to pursue the grievance at the next higher step

34
Q

Management officials shall make a decision regarding an informal grievance within how many days of presentation?

A

3 business days

35
Q

If the informal grievance is not satisfied the employee may submit a written grievance to the commanding official within

A

7 business days following the informal response

36
Q

How long does the commanding official have to respond to a written grievance?

A

7 business days of receipt.

37
Q

If the grievance is not settled at Step 1 (Commanding official), how long does an employee have to submit a grievance to the COP?

A

7 business days

38
Q

The COP has how many days to respond to a submitted grievance

A

7 business days
*21 days for class grievance

39
Q

T or F: an employee can refuse a directive that conflicts with the collective bargaining agreement

A

False. The employee shall follow the directive, but then exercise their right to grieve the matter

40
Q

T or F: Grievance procedures can/must be recorded

A

False. No recording devices are allowed.

41
Q

If a grievance is still not resolved at the COP level, they may be taken

A

to arbitration

42
Q

How long does the union have to take a grievance to arbitration?

A

within 15 business days of COP decision on grievance

43
Q

T or F: special assignments to the EPU or IAD can be grieved

A

F. The Dept reserves the right to assign members to these units as the COP deems appropriate

44
Q

How many times per calendar year can an employee exchange shifts/days off with another employee of the same classification and district?

A

5 times

45
Q

If a member is tardy, they shall be charged..

A

LWOP, minimum of 1 hour.

46
Q

How many times can a member be tardy per year without facing disciplinary action

A

6 times.

47
Q

Tours of duty must be assigned…

A

as fixed or rotated on a known regular schedule.

48
Q

When shall matrixes be held?

A

April 1 and October 1

49
Q

How many hours of admin leave are sworn members given to donate blood?

A

5

50
Q

T or F: Refusal to submit to a polygraph is grounds for discipline

A

False

51
Q
A