Can Comp time be denied in order so the department does not have to pay overtime? Example; An Officer is requests time off but is denied because the Sgt does not make an effort to find coverage. I know they use operational necessity as an excuse but it is a normal work day and not an emergency such as a hurricane or a protest/riot etc. We are talking about a normal day and Officer is requesting off and they refuse to pay the overtime to hire another officer to cover your day off requested. If someone is inured or sick in your squad, can they deny you time off because they do not want to pay for someone to come in and work your shift? This all seems illegal as they are avoiding paying Officers. If anyone is well versed on this please chime in. Thanks.