To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
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APPROVE A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT WITH THE REDONDO BEACH POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (POA) TO MODIFY THE SENIORITY PROVISION IN THE JANUARY 1, 2020 TO DECEMBER 31, 2022 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE POA
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council previously approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Redondo Beach and the Redondo Beach Police Officers Association for the term January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022. The MOU states seniority shall be based on the date of hire as a sworn Police Officer or Police Recruit. The negotiated side letter modifies the MOU stating that seniority is based on the date of hire as a sworn Police Officer only, eliminating the classification of Police Recruit from establishing Police Department seniority. The MOU change is expected to improve the City's ability to attract lateral police officer candidates and more appropriately reflect an officer's standing in the Department.
BACKGROUND
The current MOU with the Police Officers Association states seniority shall be based on the date of hire as a sworn Police Officer or Police Recruit. This side letter eliminates the classification of Police Recruit from establishing Police Department seniority for the purposes of bidding for shift selection, work days, vacation schedules and any other seniority-based benefits.
Currently, upon hiring a Police Recruit, a Police Department specific serial number is assigned to the individual that establishes Police Department seniority. The Police Recruit then attends the Police Academy which typically last six months or more. Upon successful completion and graduation from the Police Academy, a Police Recruit is sworn in and classified as a Police Officer. Under the existing MOU language, when a Lateral Police Officer is hired and sworn in while one or more Police Recruits are attending the Police Academy the lateral Off...
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