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Columbus City and Fraternity Order of Police sign progressive agreement on 3-Year Contract

Posted by: New Americans Magazine , July 26, 2021

The City of Columbus has reached an agreement on a three-year contract with the Fraternal Order of Police that was approved by members through a vote that ended on Saturday, July 24, 2021.

The agreement which heads to City Council for approval of funding is termed the “most progressive contract in a generation.”

“This is the most progressive contract in a generation,” said Mayor Andrew J. Ginther.

“Through good faith collective bargaining since late last year, we crafted a contract that provides an incentive for longtime officers to retire, rewards officers committed to service, change and reform, and attracts new, more diverse candidates to join our efforts to reform policing in Columbus.”

Among the key provisions negotiated by the City:

  • Grants the Inspector General of the Division of Police the full authority to conduct independent investigations, and the power to compel evidence and testimony
  • Grants the Civilian Police Review Board full authority to review complaints of police misconduct, initiate independent investigations and make recommendations for discipline
  •  Changes body worn camera policy to ensure video and audio evidence is available, whether the body worn camera is activated or not and allows the Director of Public Safety to order review of audio and video recordings up to 14 hours prior to a critical incident, limited only by camera capabilities/technology
  • Allows for post-incident drug testing following any police involved shooting or discharge of firearm
  • Restricts the use of personal leave in lieu of suspension
  • Extends the time suspensions are maintained in disciplinary file
  •  Enhances oversight of police recruit training by allowing the police chief to assign an officer – regardless of seniority – to oversee training for each recruit class
  • Improves police training and ensures officer preparedness by extending the probationary period for recruits

In addition to these key reforms, the agreement creates an officer Retirement Incentive Program designed to allow up to 100 officers with 25-years of service or more to retire early.

The incentive program will allow senior officers who no longer wish to serve to leave the division without financial hardship.

The accelerated separation of a limited number of officers will increase the opportunity for promotions throughout the ranks, speed the implementation of change and reform, while increasing the number of new, more diverse, well-trained police recruits entering the ranks.

In addition, the Retirement Incentive Program results in a net cost savings to the city that allows for an enhanced economic package for remaining officers.

The contract includes significant stepped pay increases or “market adjustments” that will result in a new police officer earning more than $100,000 after only three years – a potential incentive for highly motivated and talented candidates from diverse communities to pursue a career in community policing.

“I am pleased to have a contract that both emphasizes reform and rewards police officers for the difficult job they do,” said Police Chief Elaine Bryant.

“We can now focus our attention on fighting crime in our city and building a police force that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.”

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