Washoe County Sheriff 1029 Discipline Policy PDF

1029 Discipline Policy PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to provide employees of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office with guidelines for their conduct in order that they may participate in meeting the goals of this Office in serving the community. This policy shall apply...

1029 Discipline Policy PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to provide employees of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office with guidelines for their conduct in order that they may participate in meeting the goals of this Office in serving the community. This policy shall apply to all sworn and civilian members of this Office (including volunteer, part-time, auxiliary, and reserve employees), hereinafter collectively referred to as "members." This policy is intended for internal use only and shall not be construed to increase or establish a member's civil or criminal liability. Nor shall it be construed to create or establish a higher standard of safety or care. A violation of any portion of this policy may only serve as the basis for internal disciplinary and/or administrative action (NRS 289.010(4). 1029.1 DISCIPLINE POLICY 1. The continued employment of every member of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office shall be based on conduct that reasonably conforms to the guidelines set forth herein. Failure of any member to meet the guidelines set forth in this policy, whether on duty or off duty, may be cause for disciplinary action (NRS 289.057). 2. A member's off-duty conduct shall be governed by this policy to the extent that it is related to act(s) or omission(s) to act that may materially affect or arise from the member's ability to perform the member's official duties and responsibilities; that may be indicative of the member's unfitness for duty; or that brings discredit or embarrassment to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office or its members. 1029.2 CONDUCT WHICH MAY RESULT IN DISCIPLINE 1. The following list of causes for disciplinary action constitutes a portion of the disciplinary standards of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. This list is not intended to cover every possible type of misconduct and does not preclude the recommendation of disciplinary action for specific action or inaction that is detrimental to efficient Office service (NRS 289.057(1)). 2. Any of the major infractions listed as follows may be deemed sufficient cause for the discharge, suspension, demotion or removal of any employee: 1029.3 CODE OF ETHICS 1. Failure of a member to abide by the standards of ethical conduct, including but not limited to, loyalty, conduct unbecoming a law enforcement officer, respect for constitutional rights, integrity, endorsement of products and services, courtesy, contact with the public, outside employment, and financial obligations. Document ID Revision Approval Date Published 28528 2 Chief Deputy - Administration 3/28/2024 2:39:58 PM Printouts of this document may be out of date and should be considered uncontrolled. The published version of the document should be viewed on-line in Qualtrax. Page 1 of 12 1029 Discipline Policy 1029.3.1 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 1. Violation of any of the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office governing the identification and elimination of rumors when they become harassing and/or impair the mission of this Office. 2. Violation of any rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. 3. Engaging in unbecoming conduct, on duty or off duty which affects the efficiency of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office; effects the member's personal efficiency; disrupts harmony or has an adverse effect in the workplace; or discredits the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in the public eye. 4. Willful violation of any Federal statute, state law, or city or county ordinance. 5. Knowingly visiting, entering or frequenting any establishment wherein statutes, laws or ordinances are frequently violated except in the performance of official duties and responsibilities. 6. Abuse of official position and/or identification. 7. Knowingly engaging in activity which is incompatible with a member's conditions of employment or otherwise corrupt. 8. Assisting suspected or actual criminals to conceal evidence, escape arrest, detention or punishment. 9. Engaging in any act(s) or omission(s) to act which interferes with or compromises the administration of criminal justice. 10. Engage in conduct that appropriates or adversely affects the integrity of property and evidence obtained in connection with any arrest, booking, investigation or other law enforcement action. 11. Except in the performance of official duties and responsibilities, knowingly or intentionally associating, without prior authorization, with persons under investigation for a crime; persons convicted of a felony or gross misdemeanor or presently serving a probationary or suspended sentence based on such a conviction; or persons who advocate the violent overthrow of the government. 12. Failure to treat the official business of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office as confidential or to observe the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives governing the collection and dissemination of information. 13. Using the member's position as an employee of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office to seek free admission, meals, transportation or any other favor or gratuity not ordinarily available to the general public. Document ID Revision Approval Date Published 28528 2 Chief Deputy - Administration 3/28/2024 2:39:58 PM Printouts of this document may be out of date and should be considered uncontrolled. The published version of the document should be viewed on-line in Qualtrax. Page 2 of 12 1029 Discipline Policy 14. Using a member's position as an employee of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office to solicit or accept any gift, gratuity or other goods or services of value where such acceptance might constitute an impropriety or the appearance of an impropriety or improper favoritism or treatment of the party providing the goods or services. 15. Unauthorized permission to use a member's name, photograph or official title identifying the member as an employee of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in connection with testimonials or advertisements of any commodity or commercial enterprise. 16. Unauthorized consumption of any intoxicating beverages while in uniform and while on duty or reporting for duty after consumption of the same; while under the influence of intoxicating beverages to any degree; or to the extent that such consumption causes conduct that discredits the member or the Washoe County Sheriff's Office or causes the member to be unable to perform the member's assigned duties and responsibilities. 17. Unauthorized possession or use of any controlled substance or to the degree that such possession and use makes the member incapable of properly performing the member's assigned duties and responsibilities. 18. Constitutionally unprotected public comments or writings that criticize or ridicule personnel, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in regard to matters that are not of public concern. 19. Unauthorized public appearances or publication of any document or other writing which represent the member as a representative of this agency and which releases or divulges investigation information or any other matter involving the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. 20. Acting as a bailor for any person in custody when any fee, gratuity or reward is solicited or accepted by the member for that action. 21. Borrowing money from or otherwise becoming indebted to a subordinate member of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. 1029.3.2 RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Failure of a commissioned member while on duty to take appropriate law enforcement action to protect life and property; preserve the peace; prevent crime; or perform any other law enforcement duties and responsibilities. 2. Failure to perform the member's duties and responsibilities as required or directed by law, policy, rule, regulation, procedure, order or directive of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. 3. Failure of a commissioned member to take appropriate law enforcement action to assist a fellow peace officer exposed to potential or actual danger. Document ID Revision Approval Date Published 28528 2 Chief Deputy - Administration 3/28/2024 2:39:58 PM Printouts of this document may be out of date and should be considered uncontrolled. The published version of the document should be viewed on-line in Qualtrax. Page 3 of 12 1029 Discipline Policy 4. Failure to establish and maintain a working knowledge of the laws, policies, rules, regulations, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office governing the member's assigned duties and responsibilities. 5. Failure to maintain sufficient competency in the performance of a member's assigned duties and responsibilities or to assume and satisfactorily perform such tasks. 6. Failure to promptly obey the lawful orders and directives given by or relayed from a supervisor. 7. Failure to promptly advise a supervisor or command staff issuing an otherwise lawful and proper order or directive that such order is in conflict with a previous rule, regulation, policy, procedures, order or directive or to follow that order or directive in any instance where compliance does not require the member to commit any illegal act. 8. Failure to truthfully answer all questions or account for the member's conduct, whether verbally or by written reports, when the subject of the inquiry concerns the member's act(s) and omission(s) to act in discharging the member's assigned duties and responsibilities with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office or in regard to the member's conduct which could disqualify or impair the member's ability to perform all of the member's essential functions. 9. Failure to comply with a lawful and proper order or directive to submit to a psychological examination and assessment when applying for appointment with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office or when based on the member's conduct. 10. Failure to notify the members on duty supervisor when unable to report for any scheduled assignment due to the member being sick or injured; whenever experiencing any temporary or permanent medical condition which impairs the member's ability to perform one or more of the essential functions of the member's assigned duties and responsibilities; and to provide, subject to confidentially protections, relevant medical or psychological records upon request to verify the sick or injury. 11. Failure to have possession of the member's official identification card at all times when on duty and away from the member's residence except in those situations when such possession is potentially dangerous to other persons due to an on-going investigation or otherwise impractical. 12. Unauthorized failure to furnish the member's name, identification number, badge number or other similar identification to any person requesting that disclosure when the member is on duty or representing the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in an official capacity. 13. Failure of a commissioned member to carry and use any weapon in accordance with the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders and directive of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office or handling any such weapon in a careless or imprudent manner. A member shall not unnecessarily display or draw a weapon in any public setting except for necessary inspection or official use, nor carry, display or discharge a weapon while under the influence of intoxicating beverages or a controlled substance. Document ID Revision Approval Date Published 28528 2 Chief Deputy - Administration 3/28/2024 2:39:58 PM Printouts of this document may be out of date and should be considered uncontrolled. The published version of the document should be viewed on-line in Qualtrax. Page 4 of 12 1029 Discipline Policy 14. Except for routine firearms qualifications and training, fail to properly report the member's discharge of a weapon while on duty or in the performance of the member's peace officer duties and responsibilities or where an on duty or off duty accidental discharge of the member's weapon results in property damage or personal injury. 15. Failure of a member to register the description and serial number of any personal firearm carried while on duty, including any concealed such weapon and, upon order or directive of a superior, to surrender any such weapon for ballistics testing and/or safety inspection and testing. 16. Failure to establish, maintain and report the member's place of residence in compliance with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, including prompt notification of any change of such residence. 17. Failure to establish, maintain and report the residential or cellular, satellite or other personal mobile telephone contact information for the member in compliance with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, including prompt notification of any change in the contact information necessary in order to contact the member via such telephone. 18. Failure to obtain prior approval by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office of any outside employment or participation in any private business enterprise or undertaking. 19. Use of a choke hold on any other person in violation of, and not excepted by, NRS 289.810. 20. Engaging in prohibited racial profiling in violation of NRS 289.820. 21. Unauthorized attendance at official legislative sessions or political gatherings while on duty as an employee of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. 1029.3.3 GENERAL CONDUCT WHILE ON DUTY 1. Failure to report for duty physically and mentally fit at the time and place designated or directed, including but not limited to tardiness in reporting for work. 2. Unauthorized absence from the member's assigned duty station with the exception of permitted scheduled rest and meal breaks. 3. Engaging in any activity or personal business while on duty which causes, or has the potential to cause, the member to become neglectful or inattentive to the member's assigned duties and responsibilities. 4. Falling asleep or otherwise becoming physically and mentally neglectful or inattentive in regard to the member's assigned duties and responsibilities. 5. Failure of a commissioned member to remain immediately available for contact and assignment in regard to the performance of law enforcement duties and responsibilities while taking meal breaks during the member's tour of duty. Document ID Revision Approval Date Published 28528 2 Chief Deputy - Administration 3/28/2024 2:39:58 PM Printouts of this document may be out of date and should be considered uncontrolled. The published version of the document should be viewed on-line in Qualtrax. Page 5 of 12 1029 Discipline Policy 6. Failure to observe the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in performing a member's assigned duties and responsibilities in a civil and courteous manner and demeanor. 7. Failure of a member, while on duty, to treat another member with respect and courtesy, including the use of the proper rank or title when addressing or referring to a superior. 8. Failure to truthfully answer all questions or account for the member's conduct, whether verbally or by written reports, when the subject of the inquiry concerns the member discharging their assigned duties and responsibilities with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office or in regard to the member's conduct which could disqualify or impair the member's ability to perform any of the member's essential functions. Failure to promptly and courteously observe the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in taking, processing and investigating any complaint from a citizen against another member of this agency. 9. Recommending, or suggesting, in a member's official capacity, the employment or procurement of a particular product, professional service, or commercial service except as authorized by the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office when any such procurement is required in order to discharge the member's assigned duties and responsibilities. 10. Engaging in abuse of process, including but not limited to, making false accusations in connection with any law enforcement duties and responsibilities or administrative activities. 11. Making an arrest, search or seizure when the commissioned member knew, or should have known, that such law enforcement action is not in accordance with legal requirements or the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. 12. In the capacity of a commissioned member of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, making an arrest of a traffic violator when not in uniform or on duty except where the commissioned member can articulate objective facts establishing the observed conduct was especially flagrant or endangers the person or property of other persons if the violator continues the operation of motor vehicle and the contact and arrest can be accomplished by the member without the use of any vehicle other than an agency vehicle. 13. Failure to treat persons in a member's custody in accordance with legal requirements and the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders and directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office governing custody, including but not limited to use of force. 14. Failure to promptly prioritize and respond to all calls from the public and fellow peace officers in accordance with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, including immediately answering all telephone and radio calls directed to a member. 15. Failure to promptly and fully account for the discharge of official duties and responsibilities pursuant to the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. Document ID Revision Approval Date Published 28528 2 Chief Deputy - Administration 3/28/2024 2:39:58 PM Printouts of this document may be out of date and should be considered uncontrolled. The published version of the document should be viewed on-line in Qualtrax. Page 6 of 12 1029 Discipline Policy 16. Failure to timely submit all required reports in accordance with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in a truthful and complete manner, including the documentation of all crimes reported to a member even if the victim or complainant refuses to press charges and completion of incident reports where clear or potential liability exists to this agency. 17. Unauthorized access, removal, alternation, or stealing of any agency records, reports or citations maintained by the agency of any other criminal justice agency except as such access, removal or copying of any such record is allow by law or the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. 18. Failure to process any property or evidence discovered, gathered or received by a member of this agency in connection with an investigation, arrest or other law enforcement action except in accordance with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. 19. Unauthorized undertaking of any investigation or other official law enforcement action outside of the member's official duties and responsibilities absent exigent circumstances that can be objectively demonstrated to require immediate action. 20. Unauthorized interference with the duties or cases assigned to other members except in such instances where the member can demonstrate objective evidence that a manifest injustice would result from the failure to act and that the member reasonably believed beyond a reasonable doubt of the existence of such a circumstance. 21. Failure of commissioned members to render full military honors to the national anthem at the appropriate time. 22. Smoking or using tobacco products outside of official break and meal periods; outside of designated Washoe County facilities for such usage; or in any vehicle of this agency. 23. Engaging in discrimination against, oppress of, or favoritism towards any person because of that person's age, race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental condition or harass or intentionally deny or impede another person in the exercise or enjoyment of any right, privilege, power or immunity in connection with the assigned duties and responsibilities of a member. 1029.3.4 UNIFORMS, CLOTHING AND APPEARANCE 1. Failure to wear the prescribed uniform or civilian attire, including any jewelry by commissioned members except as prescribed or allowed by the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. Document ID Revision Approval Date Published 28528 2 Chief Deputy - Administration 3/28/2024 2:39:58 PM Printouts of this document may be out of date and should be considered uncontrolled. The published version of the document should be viewed on-line in Qualtrax. Page 7 of 12 1029 Discipline Policy 2. Unauthorized failure of commissioned members to observe the personnel appearance and grooming standards established by the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. 3. Unauthorized failure, when appearing in court or as a witness in connection with a member's official duties and responsibilities, to wear the prescribed uniform or civilian attire that meets the standards established by the court or to take such reasonable steps as shall be necessary so as not to display any weapons while so appearing. 1029.3.5 FACILITIES AND MATERIAL 1. Failure to maintain all equipment issued to a member in proper order; utilize such equipment only for its intended purpose; and without causing any abuse of damage to or loss of such equipment. 2. Failure to immediately report orally and in writing on the designated forms, any loss of, damage to, or defective or hazardous condition in regard to any equipment assigned to the member or used by such persons in performing their assigned duties and responsibilities with this agency. 3. Unauthorized use of any equipment or property of this agency for personnel business or pleasure, including, but not limited to unauthorized operation of a radio in a member's private automobile capable of transmitting on any of the radio frequencies used by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office 4. Failure to timely and successfully complete the required commissioned and civilian member's vehicle operation courses periodically required by this agency; obtain and maintain a valid Nevada driver's license; and to operate any agency vehicle in a careful and prudent manner as prescribed by the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office 5. Failure of commissioned members to observe the prescribed rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Code and the Washoe County Sheriff's Office governing the use of on call vehicles assigned to such personnel. 6. Unauthorized transportation of non-members in an agency vehicle except when necessary to accomplish a function of this agency, which transportation, if necessary, shall be in conformance with such authorization and the operating standards for use of an agency vehicle. 7. Unauthorized introducing or storing any intoxicating beverages, controlled substances or other contraband in any facilities of this agency, including vehicles and equipment. 8. Use of the address of any facility of this agency for personal purposes, including, but not limited to, use of such address for personal mail delivery, driver's licensing or vehicle registration. 9. Marking or defacing any surface in any facility owned or used by this agency or the unauthorized affixing of any material in any way to any wall or window in such facility. Document ID Revision Approval Date Published 28528 2 Chief Deputy - Administration 3/28/2024 2:39:58 PM Printouts of this document may be out of date and should be considered uncontrolled. The published version of the document should be viewed on-line in Qualtrax. Page 8 of 12 1029 Discipline Policy 10. Marking, altering or defacing any posted notices in any facility owned or used by this agency or unauthorized posting on prescribed bulletin boards of any personal notices or announcements. 11. Failure to maintain any manuals or binders issued to a member in regard to the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office 12. Failure to surrender issued equipment or property when directed to do so or to return all issued equipment and property when a member retires, resigns or otherwise terminates the member's employment with this agency. 1029.3.6 COURT AND HEARINGS 1. Unauthorized failure to attend court or administrative hearings when under subpoena. 2. Failure to prepare for such attendance and to present a neat and clean appearance while adopting mannerisms that convey respect and decorum to the tribunal and proceedings. 3. Failure to promptly notify a member's immediate supervisor upon receipt of a subpoena to testify for the defense in any hearing or trial regarding a case investigated by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office or against said Office or Washoe County 4. Volunteering to testify in civil actions arising from cases investigated by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office or failing to promptly notify their chief deputy if they are named as a party to any civil action arising out of their employment by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office 5. Unauthorized financial agreement for the appearance of the member as a witness in any trial or hearing 6. Failure to notify the Washoe County Sheriff's Office of the member's commencement of any civil action for the recovery of any damages for property loss or person injury claimed to have occurred during the member's employment with this agency or using the resources of this agency in furtherance of that private civil action. 7. Using the resources of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in furtherance of a member's private civil action 1029.3.7 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY 1. If a member's conduct is a cause of action for discipline, the supervisor shall inform the member promptly and specifically of the improper conduct. Supervisors and managers are required to follow all policies and procedures and may be subject to discipline for: Document ID Revision Approval Date Published 28528 2 Chief Deputy - Administration 3/28/2024 2:39:58 PM Printouts of this document may be out of date and should be considered uncontrolled. The published version of the document should be viewed on-line in Qualtrax. Page 9 of 12 1029 Discipline Policy A. Failure to take appropriate action to ensure that members adhere to the policies and procedures of this Office and the actions of all personnel comply with the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders or directives of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office B. Failure of a supervisor to timely report known misconduct of a member to his/her or her immediate supervisor or to document such misconduct appropriately or as required by policy C. The unequal or disparate exercise of authority on the part of a supervisor toward any member for malicious or other improper purpose. 1029.4 INVESTIGATION OF DISCIPLINARY ALLEGATIONS 1. Regardless of the source of any allegation of misconduct by a member of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, all such matter will be investigated pursuant to NRS 289.057 and in accordance with the Personnel Complaint Manual § 1020. 2. Preliminary investigation of work performance and attendance-based deficiencies and similar review of factual issues that may result in potential disciplinary grounds do not need to be noticed to an employee so long as the interview of the employee is not included in such preliminary investigation of such underlying factual matters. The investigation should be completed within six months of the discovery of the allegation of misconduct or within a reasonable time thereafter based upon the complexity of the investigation and any other extenuating circumstances that justify a reasonable delay in the completion of the investigation. 3. Any formal investigation referred to the Office of Professional Integrity will be conducted in accordance with the requirements set-forth in NRS Chapter 289. The investigative report shall determine the facts surrounding the alleged act(s) or omission(s) to act upon which the alleged misconduct is based and make findings and recommendations in accordance with the General Orders of this Office. 4. In compliance with the requirements of NRS Chapter 289 any employee who is the subject of an internal investigation shall be provided access to and copies of any documentary or other evidence obtained and considered by the Office of Professional Integrity during the course of its investigation unless otherwise made privileged by law. 1029.5 PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE 1. This Office shall not suspend, demote, terminate or take any other disciplinary action against a member without just cause and be based on progressive discipline. Document ID Revision Approval Date Published 28528 2 Chief Deputy - Administration 3/28/2024 2:39:58 PM Printouts of this document may be out of date and should be considered uncontrolled. The published version of the document should be viewed on-line in Qualtrax. Page 10 of 12 1029 Discipline Policy 2. Any discipline imposed on a member of this Office shall be subject to formal appeal by the member disciplined in accordance with the time limits and procedural requirements set-forth in the collective bargaining agreement covering the member. In the absence of coverage by a collective bargaining agreement, such appeal shall be subject to the time limits and procedural requirements set-forth in the applicable Washoe County Code. 3. No documentary or other evidence of past deficient work performance or misconduct by the member resulting in progressive discipline shall be used against an member in a suspension, demotion, termination or other disciplinary action unless the member has been notified in writing of the disciplinary action being imposed, with a copy placed in the member's personnel file. In the event that there has been such a notification at a level of a warning letter or written reprimand, that notification shall not be used against a member in future disciplinary actions if it has been in the member's personnel file for a period of twelve (12) months or more, discounting periods of leaves of absence in excess of thirty (30) days, provided that there have been no notification for the same or similar conduct during that twelve (12) month period. This twelve (12) month limitation does not apply to any disciplinary action taken against a member arising out of a matter covered under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The purpose of this policy exception is to allow consideration of both the seriousness of the member's proven offense and the record of the member with this Office in determining the degree of discipline administered given this Office's specific legal obligations under Title VII. 1029.6 POST INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURES 1. Upon receipt of any completed investigation, the division chief deputy of the involved member shall review the entire investigative file, the member's personnel file and any other relevant materials. 2. The division chief deputy may make recommendations regarding the disposition of any allegations and the nature and extent of discipline, if any, to be imposed prior to forwarding recommendations to the captain or manager supervising the division for that supervisor's review and recommended action. 3. At any step of the review process the division chief deputy or the reviewer in the chain-of-command may direct the return of the entire investigation to the assigned investigator for further investigation or action. 4. The recommendations of the chief deputy shall be reviewed by the Sheriff or his/her designee. Any progressive discipline imposed shall be subject to appeal pursuant to the time limits and procedural requirements as set-forth in the collective bargaining agreement covering the member. In the absence of coverage by a collective bargaining agreement, such appeal shall be subject to the time limits and procedural requirements set-forth in the applicable Washoe County Code. Document ID Revision Approval Date Published 28528 2 Chief Deputy - Administration 3/28/2024 2:39:58 PM Printouts of this document may be out of date and should be considered uncontrolled. The published version of the document should be viewed on-line in Qualtrax. Page 11 of 12 1029 Discipline Policy 1029.7 RESIGNATIONS OR RETIREMENTS PRIOR TO DISCIPLINE 1. In the event that a member tenders a written retirement or resignation prior to the completion of an investigation or the imposition of progressive discipline, such personnel action shall be noted in the employee's personnel file. The tender of such retirement or resignation paperwork shall not, by itself, serve as grounds for the termination of any pending investigation or progressive discipline. 1029.8 POST-DISCIPLINE APPEAL PROCEDURE 1. Any progressive discipline imposed shall be subject to appeal pursuant to the time limits and procedural requirements as set-forth in the collective bargaining agreement covering the member. In the absence of coverage by a collective bargaining agreement, such appeal shall be subject to the time limits and procedural requirements set-forth in the applicable Washoe County Code. After exhaustion of any grievance procedure a member covered by a collective bargaining agreement, or the Washoe County Code in the absence of such contractual coverage, may have the right to appeal any progressive discipline in accordance with the provisions of NRS Chapter 233B. Document ID Revision Approval Date Published 28528 2 Chief Deputy - Administration 3/28/2024 2:39:58 PM Printouts of this document may be out of date and should be considered uncontrolled. The published version of the document should be viewed on-line in Qualtrax. Page 12 of 12