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La Grange approves one‑year 12‑hour police shift pilot under side letter with FOP
Summary
Trustees unanimously authorized a one‑year pilot starting Jan. 14, 2024, moving patrol officers to a 12‑hour shift schedule (3 on/2 off then 2 on/3 off) under a side letter with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police; staff said the change aims to improve recruitment, retention and work‑life balance while maintaining coverage.
The Village of La Grange Board of Trustees voted unanimously to authorize a one‑year pilot program moving patrol officers to a 12‑hour shift schedule under a side letter agreement with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police.
Trustee O'Brien described the existing schedule and reasons for the pilot, saying the change is intended to improve officer work‑life balance, recruitment and…
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