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Chapter 5 - Personnel Matters

  • 5.01 Anti-Harassment and Prohibited Workplace Behavior

  • 5.02 Equal Employment Opportunity

  • 5.03 Outside Employment

  • 5.04 Critical Incident Support

  • 5.05 Nepotism and Favoritism

  • 5.06 Death and Funeral of a Member

  • 5.07 Drug-Free Workforce

  • 5.08 Drug and Alcohol Testing

  • 5.09 Absence from Work

  • 5.10 Re-employment

  • 5.11 Workplace Threats and Acts of Violence

  • 5.12 Modified Duty Assignment

  • 5.13 Work Hours-Overtime

  • 5.14 Separations and Retirements

  • 5.15 Performance Management Process

  • 5.16 Disability Retirement - Fitness for Duty

    • 5.16-1 Disability Notification and Certification Form Exhibit

  • 5.17 Teleworking

  • 5.18 Employee Assistance Program

  • 5.19 Closure of Department Facilities

  • 5.20 Pre-Employment Medical Requirements

  • 5.21 Military Leave

  • 5.22 Family and Medical Leave

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  • Chapter 4 - Organizational Structure
  • Chapter 6 - Uniform & Equipment
  • Chapter Breakdown
  • Chapter 1 - Mission & Authority
  • Chapter 2 - Written Directives
  • Chapter 3 - Code of Conduct
  • Chapter 4 - Organizational Structure
  • Chapter 5 - Personnel Matters
  • Chapter 6 - Uniform & Equipment
  • Chapter 7 - Administrative Matters
  • Chapter 8 - Complaints & Discipline
  • Chapter 9 - Inspections
  • Chapter 10 - Use and Control of Weapons
  • Chapter 11 - Arrest-Related Procedures
  • Chapter 12 - Evidence & Property
  • Chapter 13 - Reports & Records
  • Chapter 14 - Communications
  • Chapter 15 - Media Relations
  • Chapter 16 - Special Occurrences
  • Chapter 17 - Operational Procedures
  • Chapter 18 - Infectious Diseases
  • Chapter 19 - Investigations
  • Chapter 20 - Awards
  • Chapter 21 - Special Programs
  • Chapter 22 - Recruitment & Selection
  • Chapter 23 - Training
  • Chapter 24 - Career Development
  • Chapter 25 - Special Units & Support Services
  • Chapter 26 - Information Technology
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