As everyone knows the speed of the criminal judicial system can move at a snails pace. This means that Public Safety officers may be subpoena for testimony after their retirement. Question: Our Police Chief has asked whether other agencies provide any form of compensation to officers called to testify after retirement. It is my understanding that if the officer changed agencies and is working for a different police agency, the common practice is to allow the officer paid time to testify at the case originating from their previous employer. However, the question is directed to situations involving retirees or those no longer working for a Police Agency. Do you pay them? If yes, what do you base the pay on ? (Flat scheduled rate? The class & step at termination?) If yes, are you making payments through your payroll system? Thanks in advance for your responses. I will post responses received by September 20, 2000. Paul Rankin Chief Financial Officer East Bay Regional Park District
