Since late 2005, the leadership of the HPOU has been virtually ignored on nearly each and every personnel issue and concern that we have brought forward to Chief Hurtt.

On December 2, 2005, I put together a Management Competency survey for the membership, but had decided to stand down until the timing and the issues were the right ones.

The final straw came with management’s rush to implement this apartment homicide overtime program. The program’s complete exaggeration of urgency (for political purposes), has finally broke the camels back. We are not critical of the purpose of the overall plan, however, the process itself is rife with problems.

This unnecessary (other than for political purposes) timetable, with absolutely no consideration for the needs of the officers that have been ordered to work -- no time to prepare or make arrangements for family matters, child care, and other personal business-- demonstrates once again that this Chief and some Command Staff members are completely out of touch with the real world of policing and police officers.

The competency survey will be mailed out within the next day or so and I urge each and every one of you to respond and get it back to us within a timely manner.

Remember, this is your opportunity to be heard – take advantage of it!

Hans Marticiuc
President

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