312-6 member investigation, discipline and appeals

Suspension Time with Pay and Allowances

• A member's time counts as creditable service towards retirement
• Vacation leave (V time) is earned
• Daily sick leave (S time) accrual is credited to the member's sick leave balance
• The member's anniversary date is not adjusted

Suspension Time Without Pay and Allowances

• A member's time does not count as creditable service towards retirement
• Vacation leave (V time) is not earned if the accumulated suspension days total 15 or more days during the vacation (calendar) year
• Daily sick leave (S time) accrual is not credited to the member's sick leave balance
• Adjustments to timekeeping records reflecting non-accrual of sick leave are made automatically at the end of the affected work period(s)

Requests for Vacation Time

• A member on suspension time through the end of the calendar year who has vacation (V) time remaining may submit a request to:
  • Receive payment (straight time) for the remaining V time
  • Have the leave extended into the following calendar year

Relinquishment of Items

• A suspended member must relinquish the following items to their supervisor/commander:
  • Department-owned firearms
  • Ammunition
  • Badge and shield
  • Police Radio
  • Identification card
  • Access card (i.e., key card) and key fob
  • Any other Department-owned equipment the supervisor/commander believes should be relinquished

Final Disposition of Suspension Time

• A member may elect to forfeit accumulated vacation, extra, or compensatory time in lieu of serving the suspension time
• The option to forfeit leave time is strictly voluntary for the member
• If the member elects to forfeit accumulated leave, PRS will adjust the member's leave balance
• If the member elects to serve the suspension time, the time will be scheduled and entered in timekeeping by the element of assignment

Overtime Compensation

• Suspended members may be authorized for overtime compensation:
  • For work time involved in the completion of reports and other job-related functions
  • For time during a member's suspension time associated with the investigation of the incident(s) involving the member
  • For participating in the promotional process, selection process, or attending Department-sponsored training
  • If the member appears in court when a continuance could not be obtained

Economic Loss

• Economic loss includes, but is not limited to, loss of overtime accrual, overtime income, sick time accrual, sick time, secondary employment income, holiday pay, and vacation pay (590.502 RSMo.)

Definitions

• Good Cause: Sufficient evidence or facts that would support a member's request for extensions of time or any other requests seeking accommodations outside the scope of the rules
• Instructional Notice: A form of corrective action, not a form of disciplinary action, used for the purpose of training or instructing a member regarding inappropriate behavior
• Outside Agency: A law enforcement agency outside the Department that, after consultation with the COP or their designee, agrees to investigate the incident

Policy

• The Department has a compelling interest in protecting the integrity of investigations involving members
• The Department strives to protect all members against unfounded accusations, personal spite, or unreasonable supervision
• Members may submit an individual complaint free from restraint, interference, discrimination, or retaliation

Record Retention

• The Notification of Disciplinary Action forms will be permanently placed in the member's unit file, Demeanor Record, and personnel file

Learn about the rules and regulations surrounding suspension time with and without pay and allowances. Understand how it affects creditable service, vacation leave, and daily sick leave accrual.