E.P.P. 036
LONGWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
ENFORCEMENT POLICY & PROCEDURE
NUMBER: EPP – 36
SUBJECT: SCHOOL REQUESTS
EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 1, 2001
REVISED: NOVEMBER 15, 2022
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I. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this directive is to provide guidelines to be followed for submitting a
request to attend a school and the subsequent submission of time cards for the time
period covering attendance at a school during on and off duty time.
II. SCHOOL REQUESTS:
A. Submitting requests to attend schools
Any member wishing to attend a school must submit a request in writing as far in
advance of the start date of the requested school as possible. A minimum of a
one week notice will be adhered to.
B. Request Content
A request to attend school will include the school’s title, a brief description of the
course, the cost of the school, the dates of the school, and who will be covering
the member’s shift or assignment during the member’s absence.
C. Routing of School Requests
Completed requests will be forwarded through the chain of command to the
Division Supervisor for approval. If approved, the request will be forwarded to
the chief for final approval. Upon approval, the reservation will be made and a
copy of the approved request will be disseminated down the chain of command
to the requesting officer.
III. COMPENSATION FOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE:
A. School Attendance On-duty Time
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Approval via the chain of command must be sought in writing prior to an officer
attending a school while on duty time.
B. Overtime
Overtime will be paid to a member attending a school only under the following
conditions:
1. The department has ordered the member to attend the school.
2. The member spends enough time in school and on duty to exceed the
member’s regularly scheduled duty hours during the pay period.
3. The department has determined the school will be a benefit to the
member in their current assignment and to the department. This
determination will be made by the Division Supervisor and noted on the
member’s request to attend school, which will be reviewed and
ultimately approved by the chief.
***THE MEMBER MUST MEET CONDITIONS 1 OR 2 AND 3.***
C. Travel Time
Members required to travel outside of Seminole County or Orange County in
order to attend a school will be compensated at their regular duty rate for travel
time. Members may be compensated at their overtime rate providing they meet
the criteria outlined in Section Ill-B.
IV. RECALL FROM SCHOOL FOR DUTY:
Any supervisor may recall a member from school for return to duty in the event of an
emergency or a serious shortage of personnel. Upon receiving such a recall the member,
unless otherwise instructed, will immediately depart and return to the City. Failure to do
so will result in disciplinary action.