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Article: How to Investigate a Grievance
Author: Cheryl Smith
Description: This article describes the proper method to investigate a grievance and provides you with valuable tips on potential pitfalls to avoid. |
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Article: What about a 13th Check?
Author: Paul Stewart
Description: Do provisions of the Police and Fire Retirement System plan provide for a 13th check or other additional (bonus) payments? Find out the answer to this and more in this document. |
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Article: Explanation of Pay Stub Deductions
Author: Donna Latouf
Description: This document provides and updated explanation of the various deductions on your pay stubs. |
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Article: Understanding Health Care Terms
Author: Donna Latouf
Description: You can save yourself money by knowing key health care terms and how they relate to your benefits. View this document to review some of the most common questions we receive regarding your health care benefits. |
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Article: How to Verify and Apply for CCW
Author: Rheutelia Carter
Description: There are certain things you should look for when processing a CCW application or obtaining a CCW. This document will provide a refresher on what to look for. |
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Article: Life Insurance Coverage Changes at Age 65
Author: Katie Fuquay Murphy
Description: If you are approaching your 65th birthday and paying for life insurance with The Hartford, this information is inteded for you! |
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Article: How to Purchase Military Time for Pension Credit
Author: Linda Broden
Description: This document, reprinted from the April 2007 Tuebor, covers the recently very popular topic of purchasing military time. |
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Article: Special Letter to Tuebor from NAPO
Author: National Association of Police Organizations
Description: View this document for more information on NAPO. |
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Article: Suicidal Tendencies
Author: DPOA
Description: We know that too many police officers dies by their own hand. This document covers this sensitive topic and outlines some of the signs that an intervention may be needed. |
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Article: Suicide Prevention Hotline
Author: DPOA
Description: The NAPO recently announced the launch of a national suicide prevention hotline (1-800-273-TALK [8255]). Click the document to the left for more details. |
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Article: Verify Deductions for Paycheck Code 40654
Author: Donna Latouf
Description: Are the correct amounts deducted from your check? Find out by reviewing this document. |
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Article: Order to Make Written Statements
Author: DPOA
Description: When you receive an order to make written statements, notify your steward immediately. Find out why and get other tips in this document. |
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Article: You and Your Contract December 2008
Author: Linda Broden
Description: On January 10, 2009, the Department will begin the quarterly sick time counseling. Read this document to be sure you were or are counseled properly. |
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Article: Assignments, Blue Slips and Same Seniority
Author: Linda Broden
Description: We have received calls from members regarding same seniority dates when requesting job assignments. Find out more about how this may affect you and your seniority in this document. |
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Article: Your Pension System, Rights and Benefits
Author: Paul Stewart
Description: In this article you will find out about how your Police and Fire Retirement fund is structured and other rights and benefits you may have. |
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Article: The Job of a Union Steward
Author: Cheryl Smith
Description: In this article we explore the duties and responsibilities of a union steward. This is great information for stewards as well as our members. |
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Article: Your Rights and Commanders Action
Author: Paul Stewart
Description: Know your rights! There have been numerous calls from members who are uncertain about their rights under the terms of the Master Agreement between the City and the DPOA. Read this article for valuable insight. |
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Article: Shots Fired: Police Officer's Responsibilities
Author: Paul Stewart
Description: It has come to our attention that members of the Force Investigative Unit have been responsing directly to the scenes of police shootings. Read this article for more information on what you need to know in advance. |
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Article: Getting Duty-Related Medical Bills Paid
Author: Cheryl Smith
Description: Are you sure that you know everything you should do to ensure that your duty-related medical bills are covered? If not, read here for an overview of the complete process from start to finish. |
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Article: Sick Time Counseling
Author: Linda Broden
Description: Sick time is an important benefit that we all need from time-to-time. This article covers the process of using your benefit and reviews real cases of sick time usage to provide examples of potential pitfalls. |
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Article: Criminal Representation Guidelines
Author: DPOA Executive Board
Description: When a member's request for criminal representation is considered, the decision is based upon the guidelines that are reprinted here for your information. |
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Article: Clarification of Eligibilty Requirements for FMLA
Author: Donna Latouf
Description: This article reviews the Family and Medical Leave Act and summarizes the eligibility requirements and enrollment process. |
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Article: Rights, Responsibilities under FMLA
Author: Donna Latouf
Description: The following is information provided by the City of Detroit Human Resources Department and the Department of Labor.
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Article: Guide to Navigating the Retirement System
Author: Donna Latouf
Description: The following is information provided by the City of Detroit Human Resources Department and the Department of Labor.
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Article: You and Your Contract
Author: Linda Broden
Description: Over the course of a career, a member earns furlough and uses furlough. This article is aimed at those who have recently returned from layoff and are having problems with their furlough time.
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Article: Deferred Retirement Option Plan "DROP"
Author:
Description:
CLICK HERE for DROP application .pdf
CLICK HERE for DROP guidelines .pdf |