The Saint Paul Police Department Labor Management Safety Committee (SPPD L.M.S.C.) is coordinated by the executive officer of the support services and administration division.  They serve as the labor management safety committee chairperson and will maintain such files as are necessary to this function.  

The SPPD L.M.S.C. will be made up of eight members (including the chairperson); Irrespective of rank/title, the remaining members will represent the following units/labor unions:

  • One representative from A.F.S.C.M.E.
  • One representative from the manual & maintenance supervisor’s association
  • One representative from the office of the chief, one representative from the federation
  • One representative from training
  • One representative from human resources
  • One representative from the operations division.

The committee will meet quarterly, on the third Thursday of March, June, September and December.  Additional meetings may be held should the need arise.

 The SPPD L.M.S.C. is a sub-committee of the City of Saint Paul L.M.S.C. (City of Saint Paul, MN - Official Website - Labor-Management Safety Committee) and the executive officer from support services and administration will also serve as a member of the City of Saint Paul L.M.S.C..   The SPPD L.M.S.C. chairperson is responsible for forwarding all minutes from the SPPD L.M.S.C. to the City of Saint Paul L.M.S.C..

In accordance with a 2009 Mayoral directive, the SPPD L.M.S.C. shall: 

  • Review and analyze the level of effectiveness of the department’s safety programs and training and make recommendations to the department.  
  • Review and ensure department safety policies, procedures and practices are in compliance with applicable laws and make recommendations to the department.
  • Review injury reports within the department to identify and analyze hazards and trends.
  • Review the results of department work place safety inspections to identify and analyze hazards.
  • Review, analyze and provide feedback to complaints and suggestions by employees.
  • Conduct safety inspections as required or by request of the department or City of Saint Paul L.M.S.C..
  • Promote safety awareness and communicate specific safety and health related needs and improvements to managers, supervisors and employees.

 Effective May 22, 2019

Last Edited: July 22, 2020