(A)
A supervisor shall relieve an employee from duty with pay when:
- An employee is involved in a serious or traumatic event such as a fatal accident or shooting.
- A supervisor initiates a complaint involving potential disciplinary action in a serious matter.
- When ordered to do so through the chain of command.
Prior to relieving an employee from duty, the supervisor shall notify the employee of the reason for the action. In serious incidents, the employee's commander shall be notified immediately.
The supervisor shall also document the leave and forward copies of the memo to the employee's Bureau Head, Commander or supervisor and MPD Human Resources.
Employees relieved of duty for medical examination shall contact MPD Human Resources immediately or at 0800 on the following business day.
MPD Human Resources will complete an order requiring the employee to see the MPD healthcare provider for medical evaluation. The letter will be signed by the Chief or a Bureau Head.
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