LINEVILLE PD - 1021 - OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT

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GENERAL ORDERS LINCOLN POLICE DEPARTMENT

SUBJECT: PERSONNEL

TITLE: OFF-DUTY/EXTRA DUTY EMPLOYMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE: JUNE 1, 2025

REVISION DATE:

ACCREDITATION: ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE (AACOP)

APPROVAL: CHIEF DARREN E. BRITTON

OFF-DUTY/EXTRA DUTY EMPLOYMENT

See City of Lincoln Personnel Rules & Regulations Section XII. Outside Employment

1021.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

It is the policy of this police department to allow officers to engage in outside employment that does not negatively reflect on the department or adversely influence a member's ability to perform regular duties for the City of Lincoln.

Because certain occupations inherently conflict with a member's primary responsibility to the department, the department may impose conditions on outside employment or may prohibit certain outside employment altogether. Determination of the degree of limitation will be based upon the interest of the department in furthering professionalism and protecting the reputation of the department and its members.

1021.1.1 DEFINITIONS

OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT - Duties or services performed by members of this department for another employer, organization or individual who is not affiliated directly with this department when wages, compensation or other consideration for such duties or services is received. Outside employment also includes duties or services performed by those members who are self-employed and receive compensation or other consideration for services, products, or benefits rendered.

1021.2 POLICY

Members of the Lincoln Police Department shall obtain approval from the Chief of Police or the authorized designee prior to engaging in any outside employment. Approval of outside employment shall be at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

Failure to obtain prior approval for outside employment or engaging in outside employment that is prohibited by this policy will lead to disciplinary action.

1021.3 OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT

1021.3.1 REQUEST AND APPROVAL

All requests for or from outside employment shall be promptly forwarded to Chief of Police or his or her designee.

(a) The Chief of Police or his/her designee may revoke any previously approved employment request that is determined to be in conflict with the Department's outside employment policy.

Members will be notified if approval for outside employment is revoked.

(b) Probationary members shall not engage in any outside employment during their academy training or their field training phases.

Probationary members may engage in outside employment after their training and with the approval of the Chief of Police or his/her designee.

(c) No Department member shall engage in outside employment of any kind while carried on sick, sickness in the family, or restricted duty unless specific permission from the Chief of Police.

(d) No Department member shall engage in outside employment of any kind while on suspension or while on investigation leave.

1021.3.2 REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION

Any member whose approval for outside employment is revoked or suspended should be provided with notification of the reason for revocation or suspension.

Approval for outside employment may be revoked or suspended, for but not limited to:

(a) When a supervisor determines the member's performance is failing to meet standards, and the outside employment may be related to the deficient performance.

Approval for outside employment may be reestablished when the member's performance has reached a satisfactory level and with his/her supervisor's authorization.

(b) When a member's conduct or outside employment conflicts with department policy or any law.

1021.4 REQUIREMENTS

1021.4.1 PROHIBITED OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT

The Department reserves the right to deny any request for outside employment. No officer shall engage in outside employment that is incompatible, adverse to, or in conflict with their responsibilities to the department. Incompatible employment shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) A member is prohibited from being deputized or commissioned for or employed in any other law enforcement, special police, law enforcement-related consulting agency, the State of Alabama, or a county, township, or municipal government or to voluntarily work with any other of the previously listed entities, without written permission from the Chief of Police.

(b) Owning, managing, or operating a retail liquor lounge or private club, licensed by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for on-premise alcohol consumption. This restriction shall not apply to a business licensed as a year around special event venue such as a wedding venue, museum, or related premise.

(c) Department personnel are prohibited from engaging in any off-duty employment at establishments licensed by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board as a retail lounge, private club, or restaurant. This restriction is in place to prevent conflicts of interest, preserve public trust, and maintain the integrity of the department. Violations may result in disciplinary action.

(d) Collecting bad debts, including credit cards and checks.

(e) Members shall not work any off-duty jobs that may create a conflict of interest (bondsman, divorce investigation, property repossession, etc.).

(f) Any business or function, the operation of which requires a permit or license, and the proper permit or license has not been obtained, or the activities engaged in at the business or functions are not in compliance with the requirements of the permit or license.

(g) In any capacity on the inside of the building where a "for profit" bingo game is taking place. However, officers may work in a security or traffic control capacity on the outside of a building where a bingo game is operating.

(h) Functions or businesses in which the activities engaged are of such a nature that they may bring embarrassment, disrespect, or dishonor to the department.

(i) Any employment where the hours worked are such that they could adversely affect the officer's job performance during his on-duty status with the police department.

(j) No officer shall accept outside employment at any place where a strike is in progress, a strike vote has been taken, a strike has been authorized, or any place that may cause the officer to become involved in a labor dispute.

1021.4.2 OFFICER'S RESPONSIBILITIES

(a) An officer shall be responsible for conduct expected and required of him as an officer of the Lincoln Police Department even though engaged in outside employment.

(b) An officer must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations that apply to their off-duty employment.

(c) An officer will only use City equipment in the course of their off-duty employment or business that has been authorized for off-duty use by the Chief of Police or their designee.

(d) While engaged in outside employment, officers shall complete all reports and forms that would have to be completed if they were on duty when becoming involved in an incident where they act as an Lincoln Police Officer.

1021.4.3 SUPERVISOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief of Police or his or her designee shall be notified as soon as possible a the off-duty job. Approval must be granted prior to acceptance of off-duty work.

1021.4.4 DEPARTMENT RESOURCES

Members are prohibited from using, in the course of or for the benefit of, any outside employment, his/her position with this department to gain access to official records or databases of this department or other agencies.

1021.4.5 CHANGES IN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT STATUS

If a member terminates his/her outside employment, the member shall promptly make notification of such termination to their designated departmental supervisor or officer in charge of his/her outside employment.

Members are required to inform their designated supervisor or officer in charge of any changes in their outside employment, including changes in the number of hours, type of duties, or demands.

This notification should be prompt and should include any material changes to the outside employment. If members are uncertain whether a change is material, they are advised to report it.

1021.4.6 LEAVE OR RESTRICTED DUTY STATUS

It is imperative to note that if the Chief of Police determines that the outside employment must be terminated, or if the member fails to promptly notify their designated supervisor or officer in charge of their leave or restricted duty status, they will receive notice revoking the approval of their outside employment. Criteria for revoking approval due to leave or restricted duty status include, but are not limited to:

(a) The outside employment is medically detrimental to the total recovery of the disabled member, as indicated by the City's medical professional advisers.

(b) The outside employment requires performance of the same or similar physical ability as would be required of an on-duty member.

When the member returns to full duty with the Lincoln Police Department, a request may be submitted to the Chief of Police through the chain of command to approve the outside employment request.

1021.5 SCHOOL EVENTS

School administrators often request members of the department to work at athletic events; this request is subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. The selected supervisor to coordinate the event members shall:

(a) Notify the Chief of Police, giving the date/time and names of personnel working such events.

(b) Endeavor to provide work opportunities on an equal and impartial basis with the intent to involve as many personnel as possible.

These policies and operating procedures are not designed to cover every possible scenario or situation in society, but rather to define standard operating procedures for members of the Lincoln Police Department. These guidelines are subject to past, present and future judicial review. These guidelines can be amended and or repealed by the Chief of Police as necessary. The policies and procedures herein provided supersede all previous policies and orders.

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