30 Questions
Who is exempt from accruing vacation leave based on years of service?
The Chief of Police
What is the schedule for granting vacation leave?
The following calendar year
How many hours of vacation leave are earned by members with less than 5 years of service?
120 hours
What is the minimum number of years of service required to earn more than 120 hours of vacation leave?
5 years
In what increments can vacation leave be taken?
One hour increments
What determines the amount of vacation leave granted to the Chief of Police?
The Board of Police Commissioners
What is the purpose of the calendar year in relation to vacation leave?
To accrue and grant vacation leave
Who has input in scheduling vacation leave?
The member and the supervisor
What chapter and section of RSMo governs vacation leave?
Chapter 84, Section 84.140
What is the reference for the Memorandums of Agreement between the Board of Police Commissioners and the Fraternal Order of Police?
PPBM: 710-4
How many hours of V-Time do members earn after completing four years of service?
160 hours
What is the minimum number of years of service required to earn 200 hours of V-Time?
15 years
When do members with 30 or more years of service earn 240 hours of V-Time?
On the first day of the calendar year following their 29 years of service
What happens to accrued V-Time at the end of the calendar year?
It is not carried forward except as provided in the current written directive entitled, 'Duty-Related Injuries and Limited Duty'
How do separating members receive compensation for V-Time earned but not taken?
It is paid out
Who must approve exceptions to this V-Time policy?
The Chief of Police
How do members request leave time of three days or less?
By verbally or emailing their request to their immediate supervisor
What is the purpose of the Application for Leave, Form 1 P.D.?
To request leave time of more than three days
Who forwards the approved Form 1 P.D. through the chain of command?
The member's immediate supervisor
What is the final step in the approval process for the Application for Leave, Form 1 P.D.?
Approval by the division commander
Who approves requests for vacation leave by division commanders?
Bureau commanders
What is the purpose of submitting another Form 1 P.D. to request a change in an approved vacation request?
To supersede the previous request
What happens to approved Form 1 P.D. copies?
They are forwarded to the element timekeeper for entry and record retention
What is the purpose of the Policy Acknowledgement System (PASS)?
To acknowledge policy awareness
Who is the Chief of Police, according to the policy?
Darryl Forté
What is the distribution of the policy to?
All Department Personnel, Public View Master Index, Department Master Index, and Policy Acknowledgement System (PASS)
Who is the Board President, according to the policy?
Michael Rader
What happens to disapproved Form 1 P.D.?
They are returned to the requesting member
What is the purpose of the Department Master Index – Intranet?
To provide access to department policies and procedures
Who adopts the policy?
The Board of Police Commissioners
Study Notes
Policy Series 700: Administration of Leave
- The policy outlines the guidelines for the allowance and use of vacation leave as granted through the provisions of Chapter 84, Section 84.140 RSMo.
Accrual and Granting of Vacation Leave
- All members, except the Chief of Police, accrue vacation leave (V-Time) based on years of service.
- The calendar year (January 1 - December 31) is used for accruing and granting V-Time.
- V-Time earned during one calendar year will be granted the following calendar year.
Vacation Leave Schedule
- Members with less than 5 years of service earn 120 hours of V-Time.
- Members with 5-12 years of service earn 160 hours of V-Time on the first day of the calendar year following the completion of 4 years of service.
- Members with 12-15 years of service earn 184 hours of V-Time on the first day of the calendar year following the completion of 11 years of service.
- Members with 15-30 years of service earn 200 hours of V-Time on the first day of the calendar year following the completion of 14 years of service.
- Members with 30 or more years of service earn 240 hours of V-Time on the first day of the calendar year in which the member completes their 29 years of service.
Requesting Leave Time
- Members can request leave time of 3 days or less verbally or via email to their immediate supervisor.
- Members must submit an Application for Leave, Form 1 P.D., to their immediate supervisor for leave time of more than 3 days.
- Requests for vacation leave by division commanders are approved by bureau commanders, and requests by bureau commanders are approved by the Chief of Police.
Additional Provisions
- Accrued V-Time will not be carried forward into the next calendar year, except as provided in the "Duty-Related Injuries and Limited Duty" policy.
- Separating members will be compensated for V-Time earned but not taken as of the last day worked.
This quiz is about the Kansas City Police Department's policy on administration of leave, including vacation time and personal leave.
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