The Chief of Police for the Houston Police Department requests City Council to approve a motion for the extension of Injury leave for Officer Joseph Lemelle.
Officer Lemelle was originally injured while working an extra job as a police escort when a truck carrying a large crane struck Mr. Lemelle as he was operating a police motorcycle on November 12, 2015.
He sustained injuries to his back, ribs, left shoulder, and other internal injuries. Officer Lemelle was approved for Injury on Duty Leave and was taken off active duty for extensive medical treatment and recovery.
Officer Lemelle’s first 12-month period of injury leave ended April 4, 2017. Pursuant to City Ordinance 14-226 (c), City Council approval is required to extend Officer Lemelle’s injury leave for an additional 75 days, from April 5, 2017 to June 18, 2017, which will result in salary continuation of $3,853.04 during that period.
Funding for this item is included in the FY2018 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Police Ord. 2014-1078.