Safety Equipment Allowance for Employees Hired before June 1, 2005 In consideration of safety equipment needs for sworn employees, for safety equipment consisting of handgun, handcuffs, leather goods, baton, raingear, helmet, safety shoes, flashlight (including batteries and bulbs), and accessories, the City will provide a safety equipment allowance. For employees hired before June 1, 2005 the City will pay up to $350.00 per year for receipted repairs or replacement of such safety equipment. Funds not utilized in a particular year may be carried forward to a subsequent annual period. The maximum account per eligible employee shall be $850.00.
Safety Equipment Allowance for Employees Hired after June 1, 2005 In consideration of safety equipment needs for sworn employees the City will provide the following safety equipment to the newly hired sworn employee: a handgun, handcuffs, leather goods, baton, rain gear, helmet, safety shoes, flashlight (including batteries and bulbs), and accessories. Upon separation from the City, the employee will return the City issued safety equipment to the City in acceptable condition. In addition to the safety equipment identified above, a sworn employee may receive reimbursement for receipted purchases of other safety or duty-related equipment, subject to the recommendation of the Police Chief and approval of the City Manager. Any such reimbursements are subject to the dollar caps and limitations specified above. The employee will be responsible for maintaining all equipment in a safety and operable condition and to ensure its capability to meet departmental requirements. For employees hired after June 1, 2005 the City will pay up to $200.00 per year for receipted repairs or replacement of such safety equipment. Funds not utilized in a particular year may be carried forward to a subsequent annual period.
