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1032Garden Grove Police Department
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1032.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this Policy is to provide for a seamless transition for employees who are
deployed for military service, as well as those that return from military deployment and need to be
reintegrated back into service with the Department. This is especially true in the case of members
who have been involved in combat operations during their deployment.
1032.2 POLICY
It shall be the policy of the Garden Grove Police Department to provide a plan for employees who
are deployed on military activations exceeding 90 days for pre-deployment, deployment and post
deployment. This plan shall respect the rights, responsibilities and minimum requirements that are
outlined in statutory law, most notably but not limited to the Uniformed Services Employment and
Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA).
1032.3 POINTS OF CONTACT
Any employee who is deployed on military activation shall retain their direct supervisor as their
point of contact during their deployment period. This point of contact shall be used as a means
of communication for any Department related issues the employee needs to be aware of. The
employee shall retain their email address to allow them access to their supervisor, as well as allow
them to keep current on issues sent out to necessary groups the employee may be a member of.
Any employee who is deployed in excess of 90 days shall also have a point of contact from the
City’s Human Resources Department. This point of contact shall be the City’s Benefits Supervisor.
They shall be a resource for the deployed employee in regard to questions and issues related to
their general terms of employment, salaries, benefits, etc.
1032.4 PRE-DEPLOYMENT
Any employee who is a member of the armed services who receives “orders” of a pending
deployment shall notify their direct supervisor as soon as practicable. A copy of the “orders” should
be included when practicable.
1032.4.1 CHIEF OF POLICE INTERVIEW
If the employee is notified that their deployment will exceed 90 days, they shall have an interview
with the Chief of Police or their designee scheduled prior to their deployment.
1032.4.2 STORAGE OF DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT
In cases where the employee will be deployed in excess of 90 days, the employee shall turn in
any Department issued lethal and less-lethal weapons to Property and Evidence so that they may
be properly stored until the officer returns from deployment.
Garden Grove Police Department
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DepartmentMilitary Leave - 21032.5 REINTEGRATION
Upon return from deployment, as soon as practicable and prior to reintegration to the Department,
the deployed employee shall meet with the Chief of Police or their designee.
1032.5.1 REFRESHER TRAINING
When the employee returns from deployment, the Professional Standards Division shall review
the employee’s training file to determine what, if any, training is necessary to ensure the employee
is current and qualified for their position. The employee shall complete any mandatory training
prior to being reintegrated into their work assignment. If applicable, this training shall include
requalification with Departmental lethal and less-lethal weapons.
1032.6 MILITARY LEAVE 90 DAYS OR LESS
Military leave is authorized for a short-term absence due to military obligations for regularly
scheduled drills. Any employee who is a member of the armed services who receives “orders”
for regularly scheduled drills shall notify their direct supervisor as soon as practicable. A copy of
the “orders” or any other official documentation shall be forwarded to the Chief of Police via the
employee’s chain-of-command. An employee may retain any Department issued lethal and less-
lethal weapons while on military leave for 90 days or less.