34A - Promotion of Sworn Officers

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Policy & Procedure Page 1 of 7 Lexington Police Department Subject: Promotion of Sworn Officers Policy Number: 34A Accreditation Standards: Reference: 34.1.1; 34.1.2; 34.1.3; 34.1.5; 34.1.6; 34.1.7 Effective Date: 1/1/12  New  Revised Revision Dates: 1/24/19 By Order of: Mark J. Corr, Chief of Police The Municipal Police Institute, Inc. (MPI) is a private, nonprofit charitable affiliate of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association. MPI provides training and model policies and procedures for police agencies. This policy is an edited version of MPI Policy 4.XX, “Promotions.” GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES This policy applies to the promotion of sworn personnel only. The Lexington Police Department’s commitment to developing employee skills, to accept increasing levels of authority, responsibility and leadership is embodied in the promotional process. Eligible candidates have an opportunity to apply and participate in the promotional process as positions become available as set forth in this policy. Promotions are based upon an individual’s merits and performance in the promotional process, and never on favoritism or seniority. A promotion is an investment in the future, not only for the department and the community, but also for the employees who will be supervised and guided by the promoted member. • It is the policy of the Lexington Police Department to promote employees based upon their training, experience and job performance. • No employee will be denied promotion based upon discriminatory criteria, including, but not limited to, their sex or sexual orientation, age, race, religion, nationality union membership or other trait.