to the next step, STEP 3. If the grievance is directed at a Deputy Chief, then the grievance may
be started at STEP 3.
STEP 3. Failing a settlement at STEP 2, the grievant may present the grievance to the Chief in
writing within ten (10) calendar days after the reply in STEP 2. The grievant will specify the
following:
A. The nature and facts pertaining to the grievance;
B. The nature and extent of injury, loss, or inconvenience;
C. The alleged violation of the Agreement;
D. The basis for dissatisfaction with STEPS 1 and 2;
E. The remedy that is desired;
F. The signature of the grievant.
The Chief will reply to the grievant within ten (10) calendar days after the grievance is presented.
if the Chief is unavailable for response, this time period shall be automatically extended until their
return or until he has otherwise communicated his response through his designee.
if a member chooses to grieve a disciplinary action given by the Chief of Police, in accordance
with the Grievance procedure, the discipline, either all or part of it, can be held in abeyance at the
sole discretion of the Chief of Police. The decision to hold the discipline in abeyance shall not be
grievable and can be rescinded at any time by the Chief of Police.
STEP 4. Failing a settlement at STEP 3, the grievant may present the grievance to the Police
Commission in writing within ten (10) calendar days after the reply in STEP 3. The grievant will
provide the same information as in STEP 3. The Police Commission will reply in writing to the
grievant within fifteen (15) working days after the grievance is presented before the Police
Commission.
STEP 5. Failing a settlement at STEP 4, the grievant may present the grievance in writing to the
Union within thirty (30) working days after the reply in STEP 4. If the union feels that the
grievance has merit and that submitting it to arbitration is in the best interest of the Department,
the Union may submit the grievance to the American Arbitration Association, Public Employee
Labor Relations Board, or the Hillsborough County Superior Court within sixty (60) working days
after receiving the grievance from the grievant. Expenses incurred under STEP 5 will be shared
equally by the Commission and the Union.
SECTION B
The Union may file grievances on its own behalf, on behalf of its members, and if requested, on
behalf of non- members; any grievant may be represented at all stages of the Grievance
Procedure by himself/herself and by a representative selected and approved by the union, if the
grievant desires.
SECTION C
Each grievance will be separately processed under the Grievance Procedure.
SECTION D
