§ 36-8-3.5-19 — Summary disciplinary actions; reprimand or suspension

Indiana § 36-8-3.5-19

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 36: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
• Art. 8: PUBLIC SAFETY
• Ch. 3.5: Police and Fire Merit Systems

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(a) In addition to the disciplinary powers of
the commission, the chief of the department, may, without a hearing,
reprimand or suspend without pay a member, including a police radio
or signal alarm operator or a fire alarm operator, for a maximum of five
(5) working days. For the purposes of this subsection, eight (8) hours
of paid time constitutes one (1) working day.
(b) If a chief reprimands a member in writing or suspends a
member, the chief shall, within forty-eight (48) hours, notify the
commission in writing of the action and the reasons for the action. A
member who is reprimanded in writing or suspended under this section
may, within forty-eight (48) hours after receiving notice of the
reprimand or suspension, request in writing that the commission review
the reprimand or suspension and either uphold or reverse the chief's
decision. At its discretion, the commission may hold a hearing during
this review. If the board holds a hearing, written notice must be given
either by service upon the member in person or by a copy left at the
member's last and usual place of residence at least fourteen (14) days
before the date set for the hearing. The notice must contain the
information listed under section 17(d) of this chapter. If the decision is
reversed, the individual who was suspended is entitled to any wages
withheld as a result of the suspension.
[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.316, SEC.1. Amended by
P.L.265-1993, SEC.4; P.L.127-2017, SEC.235.