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 Emmitt Smith (Employee No. 120482).
Officer Emmitt Smith was injured on May 16, 2019 when he attempted to restrain and control a suspect. Officer Emmitt Smith sustained injuries to his lower back which required extensive medical treatment and recovery time.
Officer Smith's first 12-month period of injury leave ended on July 25, 2020. Pursuant to City Ordinance 14-226 (c), City Council approval is required to extend Officer Smith's injury leave for an additional 90 days, from July 26, 2020 to October 23, 2020 which will result in salary continuation of $10,870.20
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2021 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