General CBA

Question 1

: What are the core values of the Lexington Police Department?

Answer 1

1. Develop Leadership: Encourage learning opportunities.
2. Efficiency: Utilize technology and diverse resources.
3. Customer Service: Address community needs positively.
4. Employee Satisfaction: Maintain a quality work environment.
5. Community Partnerships: Foster positive relationships.

Question 2

Q: What is the initial probationary period for police officers?

Answer 2

A: 18 months from the hire date.

Question 3

Q: Under what conditions can the probationary period be extended?

Answer 3

A: Extended 2x for 90 days a piece.

Question 4

What rights does LFUCG have regarding the organizational structure of the Police Department?

Answer 4

Determination of the organizational structure, including creation, abolishment, restructuring, or combining of all bureaus, departments, units, branches, and subparts.

Question 5

What are LFUCG’s rights related to policy creation?

Answer 5

LFUCG has the right to promulgate policies, rules, regulations, and orders at its discretion, provided they are not inconsistent with the agreement.

Question 6

Q: How much advance notice is required for layoffs?

Answer 6

30 day notice

Question 7

Q: What rights does a member have upon receiving a layoff notice?

Answer 7

A: Members have ten (10) calendar days following receipt of a layoff notice to exercise their right to bump the least senior member within the same or lower classification. Those who are bumped have ten (10) calendar days to exercise their bumping rights in a similar manner.

Question 8

Q: How long are laid-off members placed on a recall list?

Answer 8

A: 30 months.

Question 9

Q: When must payroll deductions for Lodge membership begin?

Answer 9

A: As soon as practical, but no later than the second (2nd) pay period following receipt of the Membership Notice.

Question 10

Q: How many representatives can the Lodge select for negotiations during working hours?

Answer 10

A: Not more than eight (8) persons and the Lodge President.

Question 11

Q: How much prior notice must the Lodge provide to the Chief of Police for conducting business relating to collective bargaining?

Answer 11

A: Fourteen (14) days prior notice.

Question 12

Q: How many representatives can the Lodge select to attend General Assembly sessions without loss in compensation?

Answer 12

A: No more than four (4) representatives in the same week with a combined total of hours not to exceed 80.

Question 13

Q: What conditions cause a break in continuous seniority?

Answer 13

A:
* Discharge for cause.
* Layoff for more than 24 months.
* Failure to return to work within 30 days without just cause after recall subsequent to a lay-off.
* Voluntary resignation, unless returning to work within one (1) year after voluntary resignation and working one (1) full year thereafter.

Question 14

Q: How much prior notice must be given for a detail or pre-planned event outside a Member’s regular duty?

Answer 14

A: Seven (7) calendar days unless the Chief determines that such notice would not be in the interest of public safety.

Question 15

Q: What is the maximum number of consecutive hours a Member can be required to work?

Answer 15

A: Fifteen (15) hours, with certain event exceptions.

Question 16

Q: How long are coaching and counseling documents retained in the Member’s personnel file?

Answer 16

A: One (1) year from the date of the incident.

Question 17

Q: How many days of paid military leave is a Member entitled to in a federal fiscal year?

Answer 17

A: Twenty-one (21) calendar days, with unused leave carrying over to the next year and expiring two (2) years after accrual.

Question 18

Q: What is the entitlement for maternity/paternity leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act?

Answer 18

A: Up to twelve (12) weeks of leave (or 480 hours) in a twelve (12) month period.

Question 19

Q: How many days of bereavement leave can a Member use for immediate family members?

Answer 19

A: 10 Days

Question 20

Q: How many days of bereavement leave can a Member use for extended family members?

Answer 20

A: Up to one (1) day.

Question 21

Q: What is the maximum duration for a leave of absence without pay?

Answer 21

A: One hundred eighty (180) days.

Question 22

Q: What must a Member do before requesting a leave of absence?

Answer 22

A: Exhaust all vacation, holiday, and approved sick leave benefits.

Question 23

Q: How long can a Member remain in modified duty status for each injury or illness?

Answer 23

A: Up to twelve (12) months or the equivalent of 2080 work hours.

Question 24

Q: Who has the discretion to approve modified duty for a non-work-related illness or injury?

Answer 24

A: The Chief of Police

Question 25

Q: What is the mileage fee for Members driving their take-home fleet vehicle outside of Fayette County?

Answer 25

A: $0.25 per mile.

Question 26

What are some reasons a member might be transferred?

Answer 26

A voluntary request

Lack of funding from federal/state sources
Administrative reorganization

An emergency

A change in the member’s physical or mental condition

To resolve a grievance or disciplinary issue

The need for more staff at a specific location
It’s in the best interest of the department

Question 27

How is an involuntary transfer usually determined?

Answer 27

It’s typically based on the member’s seniority, especially when it’s due to lack of funding, reorganization, or the need for more staff at a specific location.

Question 28

If a member has less than six months of experience in a special unit does seniority rule apply?

Answer 28

The seniority rule may not apply in their case during an involuntary transfer.

Question 29

What rights does a member have if their position is eliminated but later reinstated?

Answer 29

If the position is brought back within 18 months, the member has the right to return to that position before anyone else is hired, based on seniority.

Question 30

How much notice must the Chief give before an involuntary transfer?

Answer 30

The Chief must provide at least 10 days’ written notice explaining the reason for the transfer unless there’s an emergency or the member agrees to waive the notice.

Question 31

What can a member do if a transfer causes a severe hardship?

Answer 31

The member can request a delay of up to 14 days, and the Chief may grant an extension of up to 30 days.

Question 32

After how long does a list expire for a part-time specialized position

Answer 32

3 months

Question 33

Within How many days shall a promotional vacancy be filled

Answer 33

Within 60 days notice

Question 34

How many days prior to a promotion must all educational requirements be met

Answer 34

60 days prior to expiration of current list