Title
Lateral Police Officer Eligibility - Ordinance
History
On July 10, 2024, the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners reviewed and recommended an amendment to their rules relative to lateral police officer eligibility. As part of their recommended amendment, a Lateral Eligibility list will be initiated and maintained comprised of experienced, sworn municipal, state, or federal officers who are in good standing with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and have successfully completed the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, in accordance with the Illinois Police Training Act. Upon the existence of a police officer vacancy, and receipt of notice from the Village Manager authorizing the hiring of a police officer candidate, the Board in its complete and unfettered discretion, will elect to seek a candidate from the Initial Eligibility Register or the Lateral Eligibility List. If approved by the Village Board, this Amendment to the Rules of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will be effective August 1, 2024.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the recommendation of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners regarding lateral police officer eligibility;
AND
To adopt an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER III OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS OF THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK TO ADD SECTION 12 ENTITLED “LATERAL ELIGIBILITY LIST”