SECTION III PERSONNEL

CHAPTER 3-1 EMPLOYMENT GENERALLY

3-1-1 Objective

3-1-2 Policy

3-1-3 Equal Opportunity Employer

3-1-4 Procedure

3-1-5 Applicant Process

3-1-6 Selection Process Definitions

3-1-7 Sworn Positions

3-1-8 Requirements During Testing

3-1-9 Reinstatement

3-1-10 Personnel Files

3-1-11 Schedules

CHAPTER 3-2 INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS OF ALLEGED OFFICER MISCONDUCT

3-2-1 Objective

3-2-2 Policy

3-2-3 Complaint Procedure

3-2-4 Duties of Internal Affairs Sergeant

3-2-5 Record of Complaints

3-2-6 Immediate Supervisor=s Responsibility

3-2-7 Copy Furnished to Citizen Complainant

3-2-8 Incidents Investigated by Internal Affairs

3-2-9 Time Limits of Internal Investigations

3-2-10 Obligations to Appear and Give Information

3-2-11 Request for Outside Law Enforcement Agency to Investigate

3-2-12 Disposition of Incidents

3-2-13 Employee Rights and Responsibilities

3-2-14 Employee Submission to Investigate Aids During Internal Investigations

3-2-15 Determination of Internal Investigations

3-2-16 Investigative Procedure

3-2-17 Classification of Allegation

3-2-18 Corrective Procedures

CHAPTER 3-3 POLYGRAPH AND C.V.S.A. EXAMINATIONS

3-3-1 Objective

3-3-2 Policy

3-3-3 Procedure

3-3-4 Definition

3-3-5 Questions During Polygraph

3-3-6 Right to Counsel

3-3-7 Failure to Obey Order for Testing

3-3-8 Pre-Test Interview

3-3-9 During Test

3-3-10 Termination of Test

CHAPTER 3-4 DISCIPLINE

3-4-1 Objective

3-4-2 Policy

3-4-3 Procedure

3-4-4 Positive Discipline

3-4-5 Punitive Discipline

3-4-6 Progressive Discipline

3-4-7 Due Process During Discipline

3-4-8 Request For Hearing

3-4-9 No Hearing Requested

3-4-10 Extraordinary Conditions

3-4-11 Appeals

3-4-12 Maintenance of Disciplinary Actions

3-4-13 Personnel Early Warning System

3-4-14 Supervisor Responsibility

3-4-15 Early Warning System Review

CHAPTER 3-5 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES (Updated 10/01/02)

3-5-1 Objective

3-5-2 Policy

3-5-3 Grievance Procedure

3-5-4 Freedom from Discrimination or Reprisal

3-5-5 Supervisor=s Response

3-5-6 Chief=s Response

3-5-7 City Manager=s Response

3-5-8 Maintenance of Files

3-5-9 Annual Analysis

3-5-10 Coordination of Benefits

CHAPTER 3-6 LEAVE/VACATION (Updated 10/29/02)

3-6-1 Objective

3-6-2 Policy

3-6-3 Procedure

3-6-4 Administrative Leave

3-6-5 Holiday Leave

3-6-6 Vacation Leave

3-6-7 Sick Leave

CHAPTER 3-7 REPORTING ON -THE-JOB INJURIES

3-7-1 Objective

3-7-2 Policy

3-7-3 Procedure

3-7-4 Report Forwarded to Supervisor

3-7-5 Investigation of Injury

3-7-6 Filing of Civil Suits

CHAPTER 3-8 EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS

3-8-1 Objective

3-8-2 Policy

3-8-3 Procedure

3-8-4 Probationary Employee Evaluations

3-8-5 Annual Evaluations

3-8-6 Notification of Unsatisfactory Performance

3-8-7 Review of Evaluations

3-8-8 Evaluations Dissemination

3-8-9 Retention of Evaluations

3-8-10 General Explanation of the Evaluation process

3-8-11 Types of Evaluations

3-8-12 Summary of Instructions

CHAPTER 3-9 DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE POLICY

3-9-1 Objective

3-9-2 Policy

3-9-3 Procedure

3-9-4 Testing Procedures

3-9-5 Searches

3-9-6 Employee Assistance Program

3-9-7 Confidentiality

3-9-8 Testing for the Use of Drugs

3-9-9 Disciplinary Action

3-9-10 Prescription Drugs

3-9-11 Searches in the Work Place

3-9-12 Drug Testing of Employees

3-9-13 Confidentiality of Information

CHAPTER 3-10 INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTROL

3-10-1 Objective

3-10-2 Policy

3-10-3 Procedures/Guidelines

3-10-4 Definitions

3-10-5 Equipment Items

3-10-6 Disposable Gloves

3-10-7 Pocket Masks

3-10-8 Other Protective Items

3-10-9 Searches

3-10-10 Sharp Objects

3-10-11 Clean up Procedures

3-10-12 Reporting Procedures

3-10-13 Evidence

3-10-14 Materials and Equipment

CHAPTER 3-11 PAY PLAN

3-11-1 Salary/Pay Plan

CHAPTER 3-12 INTRA-DEPARTMENTAL VACANCIES

3-12-1 Objective

3-12-2 Policy

3-12-3 Procedure/Guidelines

3-12-4 Eligibility Requirements

3-12-5 Application Procedure

3-12-6 The Applicant Review Committee

3-12-7 Applicant Selection

3-12-8 Supervisory Transfers

3-12-9 Filling of Vacancies and Intra-Departmental Transfers

CHAPTER 3-13 WORKPLACE HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION

3-13-1 Objective

3-13-2 Policy

3-13-3 Prohibited Conduct - Sexual Harassment

3-13-4 Prohibited Conduct - General Harassment

3-13-5 Employee and Supervisor Responsibility

3-13-6 Complaint Process

3-13-7 Reporting Process

3-13-8 Investigation of Alleged Complaints

3-13-9 Employee Cooperation

3-13-10 Disciplinary Action

3-13-11 Confidentiality

3-13-12 Maintenance of Files

3-13-13 Retaliation

CHAPTER 3-14 PROMOTIONAL PROCEDURE FOR MAJOR, CAPTAIN, LIEUTENANT, SERGEANT AND CORPORAL

3-14-1 Objective

3-14-2 Administrative Responsibility

3-14-3 Definitions

3-14-4 General Provisions

3-14-5 Eligibility Requirements for Major

3-14-6 Eligibility Requirements for Captain

3-14-7 Eligibility Requirements for Lieutenant

3-14-8 Eligibility Requirements for Sergeant

3-14-9 Promotional Procedures for Sergeant and Lieutenant

3-14-10 Promotional/Appointment Procedure for Major and Captain

3-14-11 Promotional and Assignment Decisions

3-14-12 Review of Promotional Process

3-14-13 Effect of Disciplinary Action

3-14-14 Testing Materials and Records Keeping Requirements

3-14-15 Base Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements

3-14-16 Annual Review

CHAPTER 3-15 OFF-DUTY (OUTSIDE) EMPLOYMENT

3-15-1 Objective

3-15-2 Policy

3-15-3 Definitions

3-15-4 Procedure

3-15-5 Conditions of off Duty Employment

3-15-6 Reporting Responsibilities

CHAPTER 3-16 PATROL OFFICER FIRST CLASS (PFC) PROGRAM

(Updated 02/27/03)

3-16-1 Objective

3-16-2 Policy

3-16-3 Procedure

3-16-4 Application Process

3-16-5 Selection Process

CHAPTER 3-17 ALLOCATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONNEL

3-17-1 Objective

3-17-2 Policy

3-17-3 Calls for Service

3-17-4 Reporting Zones, Subdivision and Area Maps