Police discipline grievance arbitrations are not going away because they are statutorily required. A key issue with the police discipline grievance arbitration is the number of police officers reinstated after termination. The reinstatement of a police officer after termination makes a chief of police’s job more difficult because they cannot manage the culture of their department. However, because of the statutory nature of these grievance procedures, the changes need to come from the legislature or adjusting the language in the governing collective bargaining agreements. Minnesota’s PAA’s reform of police discipline grievance arbitrations was an attempt address this issue.
Should-the-Call-for-Systemic-Change-Start-with-Police-Grievance-AShould the Call for Systemic Change Start with Police Grievance Arbitration?
