The Chief of Police for the Houston Police Department (HPD) recommends that City Council approve to extend Injury on Duty Leave (Salary Continuation) for a classified member of the Houston Police Department, Officer Irwin Son (Employee No.163928).
Officer Irwin Son was injured on March 2, 2019 when he was involved in a major motor vehicle accident. Officer Son sustained major injuries to his left ribs, head and face which required extensive medical treatment and recovery time.
Officer Son’s first 12-month period of injury leave ends on March 2, 2020. Pursuant to City Ordinance 14-226 (c), City Council approval is required to extend Officer Son’s injury leave for an additional 90 days, from March 3, 2020 – May 31, 2020, which will result in salary continuation of $7,172.34 during that period.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2020 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Art Acevedo Jane Cheeks
Chief of Police Human Resources Director