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, Sgt. Samuel Cleveland (Employee No. 138188).
Sgt. Samuel Cleveland was injured on July 5, 2021 during a police call when he was shot multiple times by a suspect. Sgt. Cleveland sustained major injuries to his left upper arm, left lower arm and abdomen, which required extensive medical treatment and recovery time.
Sgt. Cleveland's first 12-month period of injury leave ended on July 5, 2022. Pursuant to City Ordinance 14-226 (c), City Council approval is required to extend Sgt. Cleveland's injury leave for an additional 90 days. City Council approval is pending for the first 90-day extension that will expire on October 3, 2022. HPD is making a request for a second 90-day extension for the period of October 4, 2022 - January 1, 2023, which will result in the salary continuation of $15,857.29 during that period.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY 2023 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Troy Finner Jane Cheeks
Chief of Police Human Resources Director