Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Amending the McKinney Police Department Personnel Policies
Summary
MEETING DATE: February 5, 2013
DEPARTMENT: Police
CONTACT: Joe Williams
Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Recommend Approval
ITEM SUMMARY:
· Per City Council Resolution #2006-01-010 (R), any changes to certain police policies must be ratified by the city council. The proposed changes are non-controversial and are meant to benefit employer as well as employee.
· Changes are proposed for the following General Orders, 402.00 Hiring, 411.00 Promotional Procedures, 501.00 Personnel Complaint Investigations and 502.00 Corrective measures.
· Each of these policy changes were reviewed and discussed by members of both police associations and all parties are in agreement.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· On January 17, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution 2006-01-010 (R) adopting Police policies for all certified personnel.
· The Policies can only be changed with authorization of City Council.
· Key policies addressed include hiring, promotion, and disciplinary procedures.
· The policies were created in response to concerns of fair and consistent treatment for all certified personnel raised by the McKinney Police Department's Officers Association as a result of the May 2005 Civil Service election.
· The Association wanted standardized, written procedures in the areas of hiring, promotion and discipline.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· N/A