2001-2003 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Liquor Commission - Enforcement

36.1. The Employer shall provide and maintain police frequency radios for the automobiles of the Enforcement Division Liquor Investigators.

36.2. To maintain communication among enforcement personnel, meetings for the purpose of training, discussion of changes in liquor laws, enforcement problems and practices and other matters will be held throughout the year. Attendance shall be mandatory.

36.3. The Employer agrees that in order to encourage greater professionalism within the Enforcement Division, the Employer shall encourage investigators to seek out programs and seminars and permit their attendance at same without loss of time or pay. Application for attendance shall be made to the division chief at least two weeks in advance of the program. Employees who attend such programs will be expected to submit a written report to the division chief, and when applicable, take steps to share information acquired with the enforcement staff.

The Commission will seek funding for the attendance of Special Agents of the Enforcement Division in programs and/or professional schools put on by the federal government, other state or private programs. Participation in programs shall be subject to approval by the Commissioner.

36.4. The Liquor Commission, Division of Enforcement and Licensing, shall provide each employee with a copy of the Division Rules and Regulations, and a copy of all general orders and S.O.P.'s published pursuant thereto for which the employee may be held accountable.

36.5. The president of Chapter 10 of the Association shall be allowed to submit, in writing, topics of employee concerns to the Liquor Commission, and the Chief of Enforcement and Licensing.

36.6. The Liquor Commission, Division of Enforcement, shall provide each Special Agent empowered to make arrests in criminal cases with:

1. One (1) nylon jacket which shall identify the wearer, as "Special Agent, Liquor Enforcement." Such jacket shall have a place for the display of a badge, or a facsimile badge embroidered or screened on the left breast. Such jacket shall be replaced as needed with a jacket of similar design, when the garment has sufficient wear.
2. One (1) hat which shall identify the wearer as, "Special Agent, Liquor Enforcement." Such hat shall have facsimile badge embroidered or screened on the front of the cap. Such cap shall be replaced as needed with a cap of similar design, when the cap has had sufficient wear.

36.7. Sworn personnel shall receive a clothing allowance of three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) per year to be distributed in a manner to be determined by the Employer after consultation with the Association.