Civil service: disciplinary proceedings: causes for discipline: Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation employee training or diversion program.
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Overview
This bill aims to change how disciplinary actions are handled for employees of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, particularly correctional peace officers. It prohibits discipline unless the issue is related to an employee’s job performance and encourages the department to create and implement a training or diversion program as an alternative to monetary penalties. This program would consider factors like the nature and frequency of the misconduct, and could result in more serious penalties if training isn’t appropriate.
Key provisions
- Prohibits discipline unless the conduct is related to an employee's fitness or ability to perform their job.
- Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to develop and implement an employee training or diversion program for correctional peace officers.
- Allows appointing authorities to consider an employee’s eligibility for the training program before imposing monetary penalties.
- Limits monetary penalties for officers participating in the training program to 5% of their annual salary.
- Requires the Department to submit an annual report to the Legislature on the program’s effectiveness.
- Mandates consultation with the Commission on Correctional Peace Officer Standards and Training.
- Establishes a timeline for the Department to implement the program (January 1, 2030).
- Allows for more serious penalties if the misconduct is deemed ‘serious and grave’.
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