Absence to Attend Accredited Courses. Members of the PBA may be authorized absence from work with pay to attend an accredited course in job-related law enforcement at local educational institutions when such course cannot be scheduled during the employee's off duty hours. Such absence must be approved in advance by the Sheriff. Staffing needs of the Sheriff's Department will be among the factors upon which approvals will be granted or rejected. Management reserves the right to make the final decision in applicable cases.
