HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=FEBRUARY 13, 2003 (2) Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
February 13, 2003 Minutes
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Police Officer Lawrence requested the suspension of the requirements until the next
test or to have the requirements changed until the time of appointment.
Chair Chesbrough restated that it has been the concern of the Board to be fair to the
officers when establishing requirements. He is not in favor at suspension of the
requirements', however, he would be open to modifications so that many of the officers
could test.
Cmma O'Neal indicated that no matter what the time line is set at, it will always affect
someone. He was not in favor of adding suspending the. requirements for this testing
cycle. His only concern was the amount of credit hours to be taken per semester. Six
credit hours per semester would be. more in line with a working individual as opposed to
the 15 hours suggested-
Nick suggested changing the language so as to keep the educational requires the
same, however modifying that the requirements so that they may be met by the date of
appointment.
Cmnrr. O'Neal inquired if there would be any legal ramifications if changed.
Nick indicated that should not be since the officers know In advance that they must
• meet the requirements. He also suggested that if an individual does not meet :he
educational requirement by the time of appointment, that individual would be dropped
from the list.
The Commission expressed concern regarding Individuals going through the
assessment center just for the experience without giving serious concern to acquiring
the educational requirement for promotion.
Police Officer Lawrence suggested having only officers enrolled In a current educational
degree program be allowed to go through the assessment center, so as to eliminate
those officers fust wanting the experience. He alae inquired into the passing over once
for promotion
Nick indicated that currently an individual could pass; however; with the new language
there would be not pass so as to encourage an individual to continue the completion of
the educational requirements.
Cmmr_ O'Noal made the motion, seconded by Cmrnr. Scott to modify the policy stating
that Police Sergeant or Lieutenant must satisfactorily complete their educational
requirements by date of appointment. Failure to have met requirements by dace of
appointment would drop a candidate from the list The motion carried-
• Appointment date = Date reported for change in duty