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Who has the discretion to extend Bereavement Leave past what has been approved by the division commander or the director/manager?
Who has the discretion to extend Bereavement Leave past what has been approved by the division commander or the director/manager?
- The Board of Police Commissioners
- The Chief of Police or their designee (correct)
- The member requesting Bereavement Leave
- The immediate supervisor/commander
How much time off with pay can a member be granted for Bereavement Leave of any person other than those specified previously?
How much time off with pay can a member be granted for Bereavement Leave of any person other than those specified previously?
- Up to four full days
- Up to two full days
- Up to one full day (correct)
- Up to three full days
What form must members complete for all Bereavement Leave?
What form must members complete for all Bereavement Leave?
- Form 1 P.D. (correct)
- Form 2 P.D.
- Form 4 P.D.
- Form 3 P.D.
Who adopted this policy on October 25, 2022?
Who adopted this policy on October 25, 2022?
Where will this policy be distributed?
Where will this policy be distributed?
What is the purpose of the Policy Acknowledgement SyStem (PASS)?
What is the purpose of the Policy Acknowledgement SyStem (PASS)?
Who is the Chief of Police?
Who is the Chief of Police?
What is the primary purpose of Bereavement Leave?
What is the primary purpose of Bereavement Leave?
Who is responsible for approving Bereavement Leave?
Who is responsible for approving Bereavement Leave?
How long does a member have to request Bereavement Leave?
How long does a member have to request Bereavement Leave?
How many days of paid Bereavement Leave will a member be granted for the death of a spouse or domestic partner?
How many days of paid Bereavement Leave will a member be granted for the death of a spouse or domestic partner?
Which of the following family members is not eligible for 5 days of paid Bereavement Leave?
Which of the following family members is not eligible for 5 days of paid Bereavement Leave?
Who can grant additional Bereavement Leave upon confirmation?
Who can grant additional Bereavement Leave upon confirmation?
What is the maximum number of days of paid Bereavement Leave granted for an extended family member?
What is the maximum number of days of paid Bereavement Leave granted for an extended family member?
Who is eligible for Bereavement Leave to plan for or participate in a funeral?
Who is eligible for Bereavement Leave to plan for or participate in a funeral?
What is the purpose of Bereavement Leave, according to the policy?
What is the purpose of Bereavement Leave, according to the policy?
How many days of paid Bereavement Leave will a member be granted for the death of a grandparent?
How many days of paid Bereavement Leave will a member be granted for the death of a grandparent?
What is the relationship between the domestic partner's family members and Bereavement Leave?
What is the relationship between the domestic partner's family members and Bereavement Leave?
What is the effective date of the Bereavement Leave policy?
What is the effective date of the Bereavement Leave policy?
Study Notes
Bereavement Leave Policy
- The Kansas City, MO Police Department grants leave with pay to all members for Bereavement Leave to grieve the death or plan for/participate in a funeral of a family member or friend.
Immediate Family Members
- Up to five (5) days of paid Bereavement Leave are granted for:
- Spouse/Domestic Partner
- Child/Step Child
- Parent (including In-laws)
- Brother/Sister (including In-laws)
Extended Family Members
- Up to three (3) days of paid Bereavement Leave are granted for:
- Grandparent
- Grandparent of Spouse/Domestic Partner
- Grandchild/Niece/Nephew
- Aunt/Uncle
- First Cousin (Child of Aunt/Uncle)
Additional Bereavement Leave
- Upon confirmation, additional Bereavement Leave may be granted by the division commander or the director/manager for:
- Planning of the funeral for a family member
- Travel when a death occurs and/or the funeral is held out of the metropolitan area
Procedures
- Members must make a request for Bereavement Leave to the immediate supervisor/commander
- The Chief of Police or their designee has the discretion to extend Bereavement Leave past what has been approved by the division commander or the director/manager
- Members must complete a Form 1 P.D. for all Bereavement Leave
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This quiz covers the Kansas City Police Department's Policy 708, which outlines the rules and procedures for bereavement leave. Test your knowledge of this important policy and ensure you understand the collective bargaining agreements between the city and its employees.
