Maryville board adopts amendment to Section 27 for civilian employees with 90-day adjustment period

The Board of Metropolitan Police Commissioners on Sept. 5 adopted an amendment to Section 27 of department policy governing civilian employees and recorded that affected staff will be given 90 days to make adjustments. Commissioner Catino moved to accept the change to Section 27; Commissioner Rich seconded the motion. The board approved the amendment by roll-call vote. An assistant chief (unnamed in the transcript) told commissioners the change would not take effect immediately and that “we're gonna give them 90 days to make adjustments.” The board’s record reflects that the 90-day implementation period was placed on the record during the vote. Why it matters: The amendment alters department policy for civilian employees and includes an explicit implementation delay intended to give staff time to adapt. The transcript does not include the full text or specific policy content of the amendment. Supporting details: The motion was made by Commissioner Catino and seconded by Commissioner Rich. Roll-call votes recorded affirmative votes by commissioners and the president. The transcript does not specify the exact policy language or operational consequences beyond the 90-day adjustment period. Next steps: The department will implement the amendment after the 90-day period; no reporting schedule or additional implementing instructions were provided at the meeting.