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Columbia City staff report police shift, overtime and bereavement policy updates; lateral recruitment to open
Summary
City staff reported changes to police scheduling and pay policies — including an Oct. 1 shift to 12-hour shifts, a proposed 14‑day/80‑hour overtime period, and bereavement-leave adjustments to align with 12‑hour schedules — and announced a sergeant’s resignation and upcoming lateral hiring process.
Columbia City staff told the council that the police department has implemented a shift to 12-hour schedules and is proposing policy updates to clarify overtime, pay periods around daylight saving time and bereavement leave.
Gary, speaking for the department, said the city transitioned to a 12/8-hour work schedule as of Oct. 1 and that the change has improved coverage and morale. "Officers seem to be happier with the new structure," he said.
Staff proposed a 14-day, 80-hour work period before overtime applies…
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