3-715 - Timeliness of Overtime Entry

Entry at End of Shift

All overtime entries shall be submitted into the MPD timekeeping system at the end of the shift, prior to departing, subject to the exceptions below.

Entry at Start of Next Shift

1. When a employee works overtime off-site (without visiting their work location) and does not have access to the MPD timekeeping system, the overtime entries shall be submitted into the MPD timekeeping system at the beginning of the employee’s next shift. Examples include:

• Court-related and attorney consultation overtime,

• Off-duty phone calls (P&P 3-711),
• On-call hours, and
• Time to provide statements to the Office of Police Conduct Review or Internal Affairs.

2. When an employee needs to submit entries for additional compensation or premiums such as FTO additional compensation or Canine Maintenance Premiums, the entries shall be submitted into the MPD timekeeping system prior to or at the beginning of the employee’s next shift.