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Policy & Procedure Page 1 of 2 Lexington Police Department Subject: Grievance Procedures Policy Number: 25AAccreditation Standards: Reference: 25.1.1; 25.1.2 Effective Date: 11/1/10 New Revised Revision Dates: 1/24/19 By Order of: Mark J. Corr, Chief of Police GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES An important element of a sound personnel system is the existence of a formal procedure that allows employees to resolve their grievances in a fair and expeditious manner. Good management practices recognize that a carefully designed grievance process can help to reduce personnel dissatisfaction, improve morale, identify problems in the organization, and increase the positive perception members have of the organization. There are currently six (6) collective bargaining units that represent employees of the Lexington Police Department. The largest collective bargaining unit is the Lexington Police Association. The contractual agreements among bargaining units are similar in many ways but are unique to each group represented. The grievance process is identified and explained within each of these agreements: • Lexington Police Association • Lexington Command Officers Association, IBPO, Local 501 • Dispatchers, AFSME, Local 1703 • Lexington Municipal Employees Association (LMEA) • Lexington Municipal Management Association (LMMA) • Crossing Guards, SEIU, Local 888 It is the Policy of the Lexington Police Department to abide by the grievance process set forth within each collective bargaining agreement for sworn and non-sworn employees. [25.1.1] The formal grievance procedures outlined in the collective bargaining agreements have been developed through the collective bargaining process. These procedures are not presented here but are referenced and acknowledged to insure all members of the Department are familiar with the process available to them to address conflicts and complaints arising out of their position in the organization. [25.1.1]