The nature of the law enforcement task requires department employees to have the ability to work irregular duty schedules which are subject to change in meeting deployment needs. Additionally, it is necessary that an employee have adequate rest to be alert during her/his tour of duty. For these reasons, and because certain occupations inherently conflict with an employees primary responsibility to the department, the department may impose conditions on outside employment or may prohibit it altogether. Determination of the degree of limitation will be based upon the interest of the department in furthering professionalism, protecting the reputation of the employee and the department, and ensuring that the department receives full and faithful service in return for its expenditure of resources.
Last Edited: March 21, 2017