City of Minneapolis & Police Officers Federation

Arbitrator Susan Gaertner

Issue: Suspension            

Supervisor issued 400-hour suspension without pay for violation of Responsibility of Supervisors policy as a result of response to racially insensitive holiday decorations display police precinct. 

Grievance Sustained in part        Reduced from 400 hour to 40 hour suspension without pay based on application of ER’s discipline matrix.

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Arbitrator Susan Gaertner

Issue: Suspension            

Supervisor issued 400-hour suspension without pay for violation of Responsibility of Supervisors policy as a result of response to racially insensitive holiday decorations display police precinct. 

Grievance Sustained in part        Reduced from 400 hour to 40 hour suspension without pay based on application of ER’s discipline matrix.

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Peace Officer Grievance Arbitration Award Summaries

Brief overviews of peace officer grievance arbitration awards submitted to the Bureau.
BMS Case No. 25POA0845 - City of Minneapolis

City of Minneapolis & Police Officers Federation

Arbitrator Susan Gaertner

Issue: Suspension            

Supervisor issued 400-hour suspension without pay for violation of Responsibility of Supervisors policy as a result of response to racially insensitive holiday decorations display police precinct. 

Grievance Sustained in part        Reduced from 400 hour to 40 hour suspension without pay based on application of ER’s discipline matrix.

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