Progressive Action. The principles of progressive disciplinary action will be followed with respect to offenses of misconduct. The progressive action will at least include a documented oral reprimand, a written reprimand, and suspension for the same or related offenses, prior to termination, except in cases for serious misconduct which require a more severe penalty to be imposed than that called for herein. For purposes of progressive discipline, suspension shall include, but not be limited to, the reduction of a member's accrued vacation leave or compensatory time. Loss of seven (7), eight (8), nine (9) or ten (10) hours, whichever applies to the affected member, of accrued vacation leave or compensatory time shall be the equivalent of a one (1) day suspension. The reduction of accrued vacation hours or compensatory time, in lieu of a loss of work hours, shall constitute a suspension for the purpose of considering prior disciplinary action. This provision only applies for suspensions of up to and including fourteen (14) days. Only accrued vacation leave or compensatory time can be used in lieu of suspension. Determination of whether a member's suspension is to be accomplished through loss of work hours or loss of accrued vacation leave or compensatory time shall be by mutual agreement between the Sheriff and the affected member.
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