Policy Text
SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDERS
GO 251.06
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251.06
INJURY ON- DUTY STATUS
02-27-2025
PURPOSE
The purpose of this order is to establish procedures for scheduling and reporting Injury -On-Duty (IOD) time .
POLICY
It shall be the policy of the Sacramento Police Department t o provide procedures for the scheduling of
employees on IOD status and use of accrued leave balances upon exhaustion of IOD time , in accordance with
the City Charter, Civil Service Rules, and City Personnel Policy Instructions: Sick Leave Use Upon Exhaustion
of IOD Time.
PROCEDURE
A. WORK SCHEDULE WHILE ON IOD STATUS
1. When employees are placed on IOD status, they shall remain on their assigned schedule.
2. While the employee is off work, t he Personnel Services Division ( PSD) shall ensure that the minimum
number of regular hours are reported on behalf of the employee.
B. EXHAUSTION OF IOD TIME
1. In accordance with City policy and the Civil Service Board Rules, career employees exhausting their
IOD time may request to use any available accrued leave time. This includes up to one -third of accrued
sick leave pursuant to Civil Service Board Rule 16.6(f).
2. The employee shall complete and submit the Leave of Absence Election Form supplied by the city’s
Workers’ Compensation Division indicating if they elect to use available accrued leave or if they choose
to remain on leave without pay.
3. On the date that all IOD time is exhausted and after all available accrued leave time has been exhausted, the employee shall remain on leave without pay.