PROBATIONARY PERIOD - NEW HIRES. Section 1. Probationary period for new Police Officers and new Communication Officers will be for the period of one (1) year starting after successful completion of F.T.E.P. (Field Training Evaluation Program). New hire probationary periods may be extended up to six (6) additional months (for a total of 18 months after successful completion of F.T.E.P.) at the discretion of the Chief of Police. In the event of a leave of absence, the probationary period will be temporarily suspended during the absence. Upon returning from the leave of absence, the probationary period will be resumed and continued.
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