Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Amending the McKinney Police Department Personnel Policies
Summary
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2015
DEPARTMENT: Police
CONTACT: Gregory Conley
Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution
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, 104.011 Promotional Procedures and 105.001 Personnel Complaint.
• 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