The Chief of Police for the Houston Police Department requests City Council to approve a motion for the extension of Injury leave for Officer Jill Hesseldahl.
Officer Hesseldahl was originally injured in a motor vehicle accident while on-duty on February 15, 2016. She sustained injuries to her left arm, neck and low back. Officer Hesseldahl was approved for Injury on Duty Leave and was taken off active duty for extensive medical treatment and recovery.
Officer Hesseldahl’s first 12-month period of injury leave ended February 17, 2017. Pursuant to City Ordinance 14-226 (c), City Council approval is required to extend Officer Hesseldahl’s injury leave for an additional 90 days. City Council previously approved the first 90-day extension that expired May 18, 2017. HPD is making its second request for a 90-day extension for the period May 19, 2017 to August 17, 2017, which will result in salary continuation of $4,514.56 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.