710-5 vacation leave time

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Who is exempt from accruing vacation leave based on years of service?

All members below the rank of Sergeant
The Chief of Police (correct)
Members with less than 5 years of service
Members with at least 12 years of service

What is the schedule for granting vacation leave?

The following calendar year (correct)
Every 6 months
Upon request by the member
At the end of each quarter

How many hours of vacation leave are earned by members with less than 5 years of service?

150 hours
120 hours (correct)
180 hours
100 hours

What is the minimum number of years of service required to earn more than 120 hours of vacation leave?

5 years (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what increments can vacation leave be taken?

One hour increments (C) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the amount of vacation leave granted to the Chief of Police?

The Board of Police Commissioners (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the calendar year in relation to vacation leave?

To accrue and grant vacation leave (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who has input in scheduling vacation leave?

The member and the supervisor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What chapter and section of RSMo governs vacation leave?

Chapter 84, Section 84.140 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the reference for the Memorandums of Agreement between the Board of Police Commissioners and the Fraternal Order of Police?

PPBM: 710-4 (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many hours of V-Time do members earn after completing four years of service?

160 hours (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of years of service required to earn 200 hours of V-Time?

15 years (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

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' (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do separating members receive compensation for V-Time earned but not taken?

It is paid out (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who must approve exceptions to this V-Time policy?

The Chief of Police (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do members request leave time of three days or less?

By verbally or emailing their request to their immediate supervisor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Application for Leave, Form 1 P.D.?

To request leave time of more than three days (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who forwards the approved Form 1 P.D. through the chain of command?

The member's immediate supervisor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the approval process for the Application for Leave, Form 1 P.D.?

Approval by the division commander (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who approves requests for vacation leave by division commanders?

Bureau commanders (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to approved Form 1 P.D. copies?

They are forwarded to the element timekeeper for entry and record retention (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Policy Acknowledgement System (PASS)?

To acknowledge policy awareness (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Chief of Police, according to the policy?

Darryl Forté (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the distribution of the policy to?

All Department Personnel, Public View Master Index, Department Master Index, and Policy Acknowledgement System (PASS) (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Board President, according to the policy?

Michael Rader (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to disapproved Form 1 P.D.?

They are returned to the requesting member (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Department Master Index – Intranet?

To provide access to department policies and procedures (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who adopts the policy?

The Board of Police Commissioners (C) Signup and view all the answers

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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.

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