SCHOOL PAYBACK. School “payback” day requests for regularly scheduled training such as monthly SWAT, Sniper, EOD or Crime Scene Unit training may only be submitted every three (3) months on the first of the month for the subsequent three (3) months, with the first (1st) quarter beginning the month that shift sign up takes effect. Every attempt will be made to give the “payback” day within the two (2)-week pay period. Officers attending other departmental ordered training schools or seminars other than regularly scheduled training may submit a school “payback” request for any day during the two (2)-week pay period that the school is attended, with the lieutenant having the final authority to determine the payback day based on shift standing. The Department will reasonably limit the number of weekend days that may be selected as school payback days. Notwithstanding the foregoing, night shift officers who are scheduled for training the following day shall be released from duty the night before the training consistent with current practice.
