Police may pay for all or part of members’ dependent care costs when there is a special event or unplanned duty.

Who is a dependent?
A "dependent” is a family member (including extended family) or someone a member is caring for.

When Police may pay

For sworn members
Police may pay when the duty is:  

• Not part of the member’s normal roster or FF0 plan

AND

• Over and above the member’s normal callback and/or overtime duties AND

• 14 days or more notice has not been given AND

• doing another duty to fit in with usual care arrangements is not possible AND

• no other care arrangements are possible or would mean extra costs (e.g., home help for an elderly relative or an extra childcare session as other household members or caregivers are not available to provide care).

For non-sworn members  
Police may pay when work involves:

• Going on a course or

• Travelling on Police business or

• Working abnormal hours AND

• Care arrangements would mean extra costs

Any other situations (for sworn and non-sworn members) will be decided on a case by case basis.

When do you apply for the reimbursement?
Members must apply before doing the duty - unless circumstances prevented an application. An application after the duty must include the reasons why it was not made beforehand.

How do you apply ?
District HR offices have the relevant form, which must be signed off by your supervisor before going to the District Commander or HR Manager.