Common use of Alternative Discipline by the Police Chief Clause in Contracts

Alternative Discipline by the Police Chief. In considering appropriate disciplinary action the Police Chief may require that an Officer be evaluated by a qualified professional designated by the Police Chief. If that professional recommends a program of counseling and/or rehabilitation for the Officer, the Police Chief may, as an alternative to temporary or indefinite suspension, or in combination with a temporary suspension, require that the Officer successfully complete the recommended program. The program of counseling and/or rehabilitation will be completed on the Officer's off-duty time, unless the Police Chief approves the use of accrued vacation leave or sick leave. The Officer shall be responsible for paying all costs of the program of counseling and/or rehabilitation which are not covered by the Officer's health insurance plan. If the Officer's misconduct involves alcohol- related behavior, the Police Chief may require that the Officer submit to mandatory alcohol testing, when ordered by the Police Chief, for a specified period of time. If, after entering the program of counseling and/or rehabilitation, the Officer fails or refuses to complete the program, the Officer may be indefinitely suspended. The Officer has the right to appeal to the Police Civil Service Commission or to a third party Hearing Examiner any discipline imposed under this Section by filing an appeal notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 143. On appeal, the Police Civil Service Commission or Hearing Examiner shall have the same duties and powers set forth in Chapter 143, but shall not have the power to substitute a program of counseling and/or rehabilitation different from the program imposed by the Police Chief or to substitute any period of suspension for the required program of counseling and/or rehabilitation.

Alternative Discipline by the Police Chief. In considering appropriate disciplinary action the Police Chief may require that an Officer be evaluated by a qualified professional designated by the Police Chief. If that professional recommends a program of counseling and/or rehabilitation for the Officer, the Police Chief may, as an alternative to temporary or indefinite suspension, or in combination with a temporary suspension, require that the Officer successfully complete the recommended program. The program of counseling and/or rehabilitation will be completed on the Officer's off-duty time, unless the Police Chief approves the use of accrued vacation leave or sick leave. The Officer shall be responsible for paying all costs of the program of counseling and/or rehabilitation which are not covered by the Officer's health insurance plan. If the Officer's misconduct involves alcohol- related behavior, the Police Chief may require that the Officer submit to mandatory alcohol testing, when ordered by the Police Chief, for a specified period of time. If, after entering the program of counseling and/or rehabilitation, the Officer fails or refuses to complete the program, the Officer may be indefinitely suspended. The Officer has the right to appeal to the Police Civil Service Commission or to a third party Third-Party Hearing Examiner any discipline imposed under this Section by filing an appeal notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 143. On appeal, the Police Civil Service Commission or Hearing Examiner shall have the same duties and powers set forth in Chapter 143, but shall not have the power to substitute a program of counseling and/or rehabilitation different from the program imposed by the Police Chief or to substitute any period of suspension for the required program of counseling and/or rehabilitation.

Alternative Discipline by the Police Chief. In considering appropriate disciplinary action the Police Chief may require that an Officer officer be evaluated by a qualified professional designated by the Police Chief. If that professional recommends a program of counseling and/or rehabilitation for the Officerofficer, the Police Chief may, as an alternative to temporary or indefinite suspension, or in combination with a temporary suspension, require that the Officer officer successfully complete the recommended program. The program of counseling and/or rehabilitation will be completed on the Officerofficer's off-duty time, unless the Police Chief approves the use of accrued vacation leave or sick leave. The Officer officer shall be responsible for paying all costs of the program of counseling and/or rehabilitation which are not covered by the Officerofficer's health insurance plan. If the Officerofficer's misconduct involves alcohol- alcohol-related behavior, the Police Chief may require that the Officer officer submit to mandatory alcohol testing, when ordered by the Police Chief, for a specified period of time. If, after entering the program of counseling and/or rehabilitation, the Officer officer fails or refuses to complete the program, the Officer officer may be indefinitely suspended. The Officer officer has the right to appeal to the Police Civil Service Commission or to a third party Hearing Examiner any discipline imposed under this Section section by filing an appeal notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 143. On appeal, the Police Civil Service Commission or Hearing Examiner shall have the same duties and powers set forth in Chapter 143, but shall not have the power to substitute a program of counseling and/or rehabilitation different from the program imposed by the Police Chief or to substitute any period of suspension for the required program of counseling and/or rehabilitation.