4-10 Shifts

I think the FIU PD should consider switching from its current 5-8 shift system to a 4-10 shift system (10-hour shifts at 4 days a week as opposed to 8-hour shifts 5 days a week) for officers, dispatchers, PSTs, and staff. FIU is already trying out a 4-day work week for the summer with all its other employees, and it seems to be a success. This would cause schedules to over-lap, which is good especially for those times when calls come in between shift changes. Also having 3 days off instead of 2 would be a big improvement. But alas, the Chief in the last mandatory meeting wasn't too keen on that idea.

Opinions???

Hey guys just wanted to let you know that we just got the 4/10.
We thanks our administration and Slesnick for their comprehension.
Saving money to the City and we are spending more time with the family.
Good luck to you brothers in blue, and I hope your Chief support you.

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Hey guys just wanted to let you know that we just got the 4/10.
We thanks our administration and Slesnick for their comprehension.
Saving money to the City and we are spending more time with the family.
Good luck to you brothers in blue, and I hope your Chief support you.

Well brother in blue, if you find the chief let me know....does he still work here?

JB what happen at the meeting I though you told the chief to give us the 4-10 hours shift. Did the chief read the e mail that you were tired of the cookie cutter bull s--t. JB keep fighting for the new guys and dont take s--t from the chief or the other supervisors.

I like 8 hour shift. I hope the chief keeps the 8 hours shift. More then 8 hour work is to hard

I WOULD LOVE TO GIVE YOU 4 10'S BUT DUE TO THE FACT THAT WE HAVE A FORCE THAT ABUSES SICK TIME AND ALREADY COST US AN ARM AND A LEG ON A CONSTANT BASIS I CANT JUSTIFY 4-10'S. ENJOY YOUR 5 DAY WORK WEEK.

I WOULD LOVE TO GIVE YOU 4 10'S BUT DUE TO THE FACT THAT WE HAVE A FORCE THAT ABUSES SICK TIME AND ALREADY COST US AN ARM AND A LEG ON A CONSTANT BASIS I CANT JUSTIFY 4-10'S. ENJOY YOUR 5 DAY WORK WEEK.

cute. sick time is abused at this department and i can't stand it. at my old department 3 call outs in a year got the vultures circling. but ask yourself why people abuse it here? its because no one here has backbone enough to do anything about it? look into it, 4 / 10 reduces call outs. and "chief", while i have your attention, go f-yourself. :evil:

I WOULD LOVE TO GIVE YOU 4 10'S BUT DUE TO THE FACT THAT WE HAVE A FORCE THAT ABUSES SICK TIME AND ALREADY COST US AN ARM AND A LEG ON A CONSTANT BASIS I CANT JUSTIFY 4-10'S. ENJOY YOUR 5 DAY WORK WEEK.

Funny...

On a serious note though, take a look at all the departments, agencies, and other places who have switched to 4-10 shifts and/or a 4-day work week in general. It SAVES money! It saves on gas for having to come into work, and it saves on resources not having to be used as often. I dunno about the rest of you, but for me personally, I'd gladly work 2 extra hours a week if it meant an extra full day off!