Numerous members have notified the Houston Police Officers' Union that the Department has advised all officers of their intent to compensate overtime with pay only. 

It is the Union's position that when an officer is ordered to work overtime in his/her duties as a police officer, they are to be compensated for overtime at the officer's election in either cash or compensatory time.  Our position is supported by Article 33, section 4, of the Meet and Confer Agreement, which allows officers to elect between cash or compensatory time when being ordered to work overtime.  This provision is clear and unambiguous, and was agreed to by both the Union and the City.  The Meet and Confer Agreement is binding, and may not be unilaterally disregarded by the Department.

For those officers who desire compensatory time for hours worked, the Union advises to submit their overtime slips and have them rejected.   Bring a copy of any rejected overtime slips to the Union, so that we may take all necessary legal action. 

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