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Unit 21 Contract Flashcards

1
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Reasons to extend probationary period past 1 year solo patrol

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absences for extended medical conditions, military leave, or availability of training

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How often shall the union be provided a copy of the seniority roster?

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Each 6 months, January 1 and July 1 or upon request from the union

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How long does the union have to make objections or changes to the seniority roster? How is this done?

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15 days from the date of deliverance or it’ll stand approved a delivered; in writing

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How long does the city have to remit union dues deductions to the treasurer?

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15 days after the deduction has been made

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How often does the city provide a complete listing of bargaining unit employees?

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monthly

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What is included on the city’s bargaining unit employee list?

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name, home address, job title, ID number, personal phone number, date of hire, and personal email address

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Section 2.3 Indemnification

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The association agrees to indemnify and hold the city harmless against claims, suits, orders, or judgements brought or issued against the city as a result of any action taken or not taken by the city as they relate specifically to this article.

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Duty to defend statute

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65 ILCS 5/1-4-6

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What does the duty to defend statute require of the officer?

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give notice to the city when being sued

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What shall the city do if an officer is being sued, per the duty to defend?

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furnish legal counsel to defend the officer and pay costs of counsel

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How many members of the union’s bargaining team will be released from duty and carried on paid time during bargaining sessions?

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4

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Time from the occurrence of event or time after the officer should have obtained knowledge of occurrence of event to give rise to a grievance?

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10 days

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How does the grievance step time limit get extended?

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mutual written agreement of the city and association reps involved in each step

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Step 1 of grievance procedure

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patrol officer submits grievance to supervisor and supervisor gives written answer within 5 days

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Step 2 of grievance procedure

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If it’s not settled in step 1 and patrol officer wants to appeal, it shall be referred in writing to the Chief within 5 days after supervisor’s answer in step 1 and signed by patrol officer and association president. Chief discusses grievance within 5 days with president. If no settlement is reached, Chief gives written answer to president within 5 days of meeting.

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Step 3 of grievance procedure

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If it’s not settled in step 2 and association wants to appeal, referred by president in writing to HR within 5 days of Chief’s answer. Meeting between HR Director, Chief, and president shall be held within 5 days. If it’s settled, will be in writing and signed by HR and president. No settlement, HR provides written answer to president within 5 days following meeting.

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17
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How long to refer grievance to arbitration after grievance isn’t settled?

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5 days after receipt of step 3 answer from city

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When should the parties attempt to agree upon an arbitrator for a grievance?

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within 5 days after receipt of notice of referral

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If parties can’t agree on an arbitrator within 5 days, how is one selected?

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jointly request Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to submit a panel of 7 arbitrators from the National Academy of Arbitrators who have billing addresses in IL, IN, or WI. Both city and association can strike 2 names, 1 at a time, requesting party first.

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How to notify arbitrator of their selection?

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joint letter from city and association requesting he set a time and place

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How long does an arbitrator have to submit in writing his decision?

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30 days after hearing or submission of briefs, whichever is later, unless there is an agreed upon extension

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22
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Disciplinary charges seeking an officer’s termination or suspension shall be subject to the grievance procedure and are filed at what step?

A

step 3

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23
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Investigations shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the _____________

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Uniform Peace Officers Disciplinary Act

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24
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What rights shall officers be informed of prior to interrogation?

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rights under Uniform Peace Officers Disciplinary Act and constitutional rights

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25
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From the date an officer is notified of an investigation, the department will provide written status report to the officer how often?

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every 30 days

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26
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Unless authorized in writing by the City Manager, no complaint of misconduct or allegation of misconduct concerning any incident or event which occurred ________ prior to the date the complaint/allegation became known shall be made subject of investigation or inquiry

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5 years

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27
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How long is reasonable for an internal investigation to be completed?

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180 days

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How long before interrogation of officer shall they be notified of the person conducting the investigation?

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72 hours

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29
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When does disciplinary action based on a complaint have to commence by?

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No later than 45 days after the completion of the investigation.

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30
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How long after the completion of the investigation until the officer shall be notified in writing of the findings?

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15 days

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31
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Any record of reprimand may be used for how long?

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1 year. 3 for vehicle use violations.

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Any record of discipline greater than a reprimand shall not be used to support adverse employment action after how long from the date of imposition of discipline?

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5 years

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33
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If an officer requests records of discipline/reprimand be removed, where are they still stored/retained? Why are they kept?

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City Legal Dept. Sole purpose of retention of evidence in the event the city needs such records to defend itself against allegations of discrimination and/or deprivation of civil rights.

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34
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If the city receives a subpoena requiring personnel, training, evaluative, discipline, or investigative records, the employer will notify the officer within _____ of the presence of the subpoena and provide a copy?

A

48 hours

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35
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Alcohol limit while working

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.02

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36
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Requirement for an officer to submit to alcohol/drug testing

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2+ supervisors certify their reasonable suspicions

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37
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If tests are conducted by a lab or facility, what standards does the facility have to meet?

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SAMHSA

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38
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If the officer requests an additional sample be tested, it is at the officer’s own expense. They have to notify HR Director within ______ hours of receiving the first results and provide subsequent written test results to HR Director

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72 hours

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39
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Before the lab or facility reports positive blood/urine findings to city, what has to be confirmed?

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initial screening AND confirmation test both positive for a particular drug

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BAC for officer impairment

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.04

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What step of the grievance procedure are grievance for blood/urine testing filed?

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step 2

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42
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How long can an officer go through treatment, including after-care, for drugs/alcohol and remain employed?

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up to 12 months

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43
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INITIAL positive test levels as adopted by SAMHSA (ng/mL)
Marijuana metabolite
Cocaine metabolite
Opiate metabolite
Phencyclidine
Amphetamines

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Marijuana metabolite - 50
Cocaine metabolite - 300
Opiate metabolite - 2000
Phencyclidine - 25
Amphetamines - 1000

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44
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What type of test is used to confirm a positive result after a different urine test was positive?

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Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

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45
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CONFIRMATORY positive levels as adopted by SAMHSA (ng/mL)
Marijuana metabolite
Cocaine metabolite
Opiates:
Morphine
Codeine
6-Acetylmorphine
Phencyclidine
Amphetamines:
Amphetamines
Methamphetamine

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Marijuana metabolite - 15 of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid
Cocaine metabolite - 150 of benzoylecgonine
Opiates:
Morphine - 2000
Codeine - 2000
6-Acetylmorphine - 10; test for 6-AM when morphine concentration exceeds 2000 ng/mL
Phencyclidine - 25
Amphetamines:
Amphetamines - 500
Methamphetamine - 500; specimen must also contain amphetamine at a concentration >= 200ng/mL

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46
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During arrests/charging, when is an officer placed on admin leave with pay vs. without pay?

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WITH pay if arrested or charged or when DV OP that includes a firearms prohibition is issued against employee. WITHOUT pay if employee if formally charged in court with a felony.

47
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If an officer is placed on admin leave for an OP with firearms restriction, the Chief can place the officer on restricted duty with suspended police powers for how long?

A

90 days

48
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If an officer was on admin leave with no pay for a felony, what shall the city do upon findings of not guilty?

A

make the officer whole for wages, benefits, and seniority

49
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When shall the Chief post a list of shift assignments and days off on patrol? How long is it posted?

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December 1; 15 days

50
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When is the new shift schedule implemented every year?

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Last 7 days of December and first 7 days of January

51
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How is a shift vacancy filled?

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Lt bids the spot at least 1 time through the shift. Remaining vacant slot posted by Chief or designee for 10 days. After 10 days, senior officer will be awarded slot. Chief or designee will assign slot as soon as possible with staffing consideration.

52
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Maximum time for an officer to work in a 24-hour period and in a work week.

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16 hours; 64 hours

53
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How long can an officer be recalled to patrol during an emergency as determined by the Chief?

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30 calendar days in a calendar year

54
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If an emergency is declared and officers are recalled to patrol, how are the assignments determined for voluntary vs. involuntary?

A

seniority for voluntary and reverse seniority for involuntary

55
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When do officers get acting Sgt pay and how much is it?

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When they work a full shift or longer in lieu of a Sgt; 1 hour OT

56
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How much time are K9 officers allowed during a shift to provide care and maintenance for the dog?

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1/2 hour

57
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How much OT do K9 officers receive on days off?

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1/2 hour

58
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How much notice is required for shift exchanges?

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48 hours

59
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Lateral officers will receive credit for prior service up to the base wage rate of ____ years

A

3

60
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How does the out-of-state lateral pay work?

A

They start at probationary wage, but once they are certified by ILETSB they are paid retroactively. If they have to complete academy, they are ineligible for lateral pay.

61
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How many hours of holiday pay do officers get?

A

139 hours (11.5 holidays)

62
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When is vacation granted to new officers?

A

Upon certification after academy

63
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What rate do lateral officers get vacation at?

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1 year rate

64
Q

What increments an PC days be used?

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1 hour

65
Q

PC time will not be paid out at the time of separation for employees with less than _____ of service

A

18 months

66
Q

Sick leave accrual for new hires

A

20 hours/month for 12 months

67
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Sick leave accrual after 12 months

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8 hours/month

68
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Sick leave maximum for officers hired before February 8, 2016

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1440 hours

69
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Sick leave maximum for officers hired after February 8, 2016

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607

70
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For officers hired after February 8, 2016, describe the RHS conversion.

A

After probation, 1.33 hours deducted from monthly sick leave accrual is converted to cash at the officer’s month ending hourly rate and put directly into RHS account. Upon completion of probation, officer has 1.33 hours x months on probation deducted from accrued sick leave and deposited into RHS account.

71
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Eligible family members for sick leave

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spouse, child, stepchild, domestic partner, sibling, parent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, grandchild, grandparent, stepparent

72
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Sick leave, excluding spouse, child, and stepchild, is restricted to ______ of the officer’s annual accrual

A

1/2

73
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How much notification is needed to call in sick

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1 hour

74
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How many days of sick leave before a work release from health care provider is needed?

A

3+ work days

75
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How many hours must an officer start with to qualify for rapid accrual?

A

160

76
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How many hours must be used to qualify for rapid accrual?

A

160+

77
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How much sick leave has to be depleted to qualify for rapid accrual?

A

All but 80 hours

78
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Rapid accrual rate

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20 hours/month, less any time used during accrual, until sick bank returns to level before health conditions

79
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If it is suspected that an officer is abusing sick leave, what could be required of them?

A

Medical verification of absences for any future sick leave occurrences for 6 months

80
Q

How can officers add to their RHS account under the 1440 cap?

A

If they are maxed out at 1440, they can have 8 hours of the previous month’s unused sick time placed in RHS at month ending hourly rate

81
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What rate are sick leave hours accumulated over 607 hours into RHS account once maxed out?

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70%

82
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How many years of service are required for sick leave to be converted to RHS?

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20 years

83
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For 1440-hour employees, what is the RHS conversion upon retirement?

A

full amount at final hourly rate

84
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For 607-hour employees, what is the RHS conversion upon retirement?

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1-125 at 20%
126-255 at 40%
256-380 at 60%
381-607 at 80%

85
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What happens if an officer has jury duty on a shift day but not during shift hours?

A

They are given release time with full pay in amount equal to the length of jury service but not to exceed 8 hours.

86
Q

What does an officer do with any jury compensation received during shift hours/release?

A

pay the city

87
Q

How much time on does an officer have to have to get court day paid out at the time of separation from the city?

A

18 months

88
Q

What increments can wellness days be taken?

A

full days

89
Q

What is required to receive a wellness day?

A

accomplish the standards outlined on the wellness form and pass an annual POWER test

90
Q

What happens if additional bereavement leave is needed beyond approval of department head?

A

Approval must be obtained, and officer may be required to use vacation or personal time

91
Q

When does proof of pregnancy need to be given for parental leave?

A

At least 30 days prior to due date

92
Q

How long can an officer be on light duty after pregnancy?

A

8 weeks

93
Q

Each employee covered by the Agreement who is injured in the line of duty shall receive benefits provided for in the __________.

A

Public Employee Disability Act, 5 ILCS 345

94
Q

How many hours of paid release time is allowed for executive board members and/or delegates for the state convention?

A

160 hours

95
Q

How much notice does the president need to give prior to state convention?

A

14 days

96
Q

Plain clothes officer uniform allowance amounts

A

$1000 until 1/1/2025 then $1100. $1200 on 1/1/2026

97
Q

When is uniform allowance payment made for plain clothes officers?

A

by January 15th

98
Q

How much uniform allowance is given if an officer enters a plain clothes assignment after the 1st of the year?

A

$83/month, increasing to $91/month in 2025 and $100/month in 2026

99
Q

How often does the officer have to use physical fitness facility to be eligible for the incentive?

A

2x per week

100
Q

Insurance premium % paid by city:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision

A

75%
50%
50%

101
Q

The City will provide officers with term life insurance in the amount of ___________, commencing the first day of the calendar month following the officer’s hire date.

A

$50,000

102
Q

Approved bachelor’s/master’s programs for tuition reimbursement

A

Labor Relations, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Police Science, Traffic and Safety Management

103
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Tuition reimbursement for A, B, C

A

100, 100, 75%

104
Q

How long do you have to stay at the department after tuition reimbursement?

A

1 year after reimbursement for Bachelor’s classes and 3 years for Master’s otherwise you pay city back

105
Q

Limit the city will replace for personal items lost, damaged, or stolen at work

A

$200

106
Q

Bilingual pay for only speaking 2nd language

A

$300/year

107
Q

Bilingual pay for speaking and reading 2nd language

A

$500/year

108
Q

How is the bilingual test paid for, the 1st and 2nd time?

A

1st time paid for by city. 2nd test paid for by officer and reimbursed upon receipt of document indicating a pass.

109
Q

How often shall the chief and association meet?

A

at least once every 3 months

110
Q

When operationally possible, the city will give the president _____ notice prior to implementation of changes to policies or rules involving conditions of empoyment

A

15 days

111
Q

When does this contract expire?

A

April 30, 2027

112
Q

After the contract expires, it shall be automatically renewed from month to month thereafter unless either party shall notify the other in writing at least ________ prior to the anniversary date that it desires to modify this agreement. In the event that such notice is given, negotiations shall begin not later than _______ prior to the anniversary date.

A

90 days
60 days

113
Q

Pay scale percentages

A

5.25
3.5
3.5
not less than 2

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