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RESOLUTION NO. 02-056
RESOLUTION ADDING POLICE TRAINING PROGRAM
TO THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK PERSONNEL MANUAL
WHEREAS, The mission statement adopted by the City Council to guide the actions of
the City Council and City staff in conducting the City's business is "Delivering responsive
municipal services to ensure a safe, welcoming and vital community now and in the future" and;
WHEREAS, The City Council recognizes that in order to carry out the mission statement,
the employees of the City of St. Louis Park must be provided with a safe and supportive working
environment, and
WHEREAS, The City Council wishes to adopt policies which ensure adequate
compensation, leave and benefits for city employees and which protect the ethical standards of
the City of St. Louis Park; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has conferred upon the City Manager the power to
establish and administer additional administrative policies and rules as may be' appropriate to
administer the employment practices of the City.
NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT, The City Council of the City of St.
Louis Park hereby adopts the following policy to be added to the personnel manual.
Police Trainee Program
The purpose of the police trainee program is to enhance the recruiting process for police officers
by offering employment and placing them in a training academy based on requirements and
successful performance as determined by the Chief of Police
Individuals selected to participate and successfully perform in the Police Trainee program will
receive wages and benefits in accordance with provisions for a regular employee of the city.
Employees who successfully participate in the Police Training Program may be eligible for full
tuition, books required supplies and $500 for uniforms paid by the city as approved by the City
Manager.
Reviewed for Administration•
City Manager
Attest.
Adoptd-the C y C.uncil May 20, 2002
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