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Council amends police promotion requirement to remove 'consecutive' service clause
Summary
The council approved a resolution modifying the collective bargaining agreement with the Sioux Falls Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 1 to remove a requirement that four years of service be consecutive for promotion eligibility; the change keeps a four-year total service requirement.
The Sioux Falls City Council approved a resolution (Item 42) to modify the collective bargaining agreement between the city and the Sioux Falls Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 1, removing a requirement that four years of service be consecutive for promotion eligibility.
Ryan Sage of the City Attorney's Office explained the change. Under the current contract, an officer must have four consecutive years of service before applying for promotion. The modification retains a four-year total service requirement but removes the consecutive-years language so officers who leave in good standing and later return are not required to wait another four consecutive years before applying for promotion.
Sage said the Fraternal Order of Police and its president, Holbeck, supported the change and that Police Chief Toome and the administration were also on board. A councilor called the change "a very thoughtful and intelligent change" and said it was an improvement.
The motion to approve the resolution was moved by Councilor Sigourney and seconded by Councilor Bassey. Roll-call votes recorded: Councilor Thomason — Yes; Councilor Barranco — Yes; Councilor Bassey — Yes; Councilor McCurries — Yes; Councilor Sigourney — Yes; Councilor Spellerberg — Yes. The motion passed 6 to 0.
The resolution modifies the promotion eligibility language in the contract set to expire December 30, 2025. The council record indicates the change is intended to retain qualified candidates and does not alter the total-service requirement for promotion. No further amendments or implementation steps were detailed during the meeting.
