GO 300-35 Phase Down Program

Question 1

The _______ is a precursor to retirement wherein officers who are eligible
for retirement may elect to take leave and extend the payment of their accrued paid time off
(PTO) and compensatory leave bank prior to actual separation from the department.

Answer 1

Phase Down Program (PDP

Question 2

There shall be ___PDP periods each calendar year.

Answer 2

two

Question 3

Officers nearing the end of their PDP who have not transferred to option C or Deferred Cash-Out (DCO) are responsible for contacting the Employee Services Division to initiate the retirement phase __calendar days prior to the date certain.

Answer 3

30

Question 4

Officers participating in PDP option C or DCO are considered _____.

Answer 4

retired

Question 5

If an officer in the PDP is injured in the course and scope of employment as a police officer and
the officer suffers an incapacitating injury that endures for ___calendar days or more, the
officer’s election to participate in PDP may be voided and the officer may elect to receive a
lump sum payment for the balance of the leave bank. The election shall be at the discretion of
the officer.beneficiary

Answer 5

60

Question 6

If an officer in PDP dies, the balance of the PDB shall be paid in lump sum to the designated
______.

Answer 6

beneficiary

Question 7

Officers in PDP option A or B shall obtain sufficient in-service training to comply with training
standards as required by ____.birthday

Answer 7

TCOLE

Question 8

Officers in PDP option A or B shall demonstrate proficiency with their primary duty weapons
and any weapons carried in their capacity as an on-duty or off-duty Houston police officer on
their own time during their _____ month

Answer 8

birthday

Question 9

Officers in PDP option A or B are permitted to obtain __________ of a police-related or
nonpolice-related nature.

Answer 9

extra employment