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SEARCHPBA President Pat Lynch called the flexible schedules “a historic moment” and praised the administration of Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell for testing the new shift schedule.
In an attempt to improve morale and stem the exodus of officers from its ranks, the NYPD is now offering flexible work schedules for some sworn employees.
Under a six-month pilot program, about 400 officers will work longer 10- and 12-hour tours, with more days off. Officers on the 12-hour program work three days on and three days off within the NYPD’s scheduling framework. In the 10-hour option, officers work 10-hour shifts for four days, followed by two days off, ABC reports.
PBA President Pat Lynch called the flexible schedules “a historic moment” and praised the administration of Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell for testing the new shift schedule, something the union has wanted for years.
“Many folks said no. Most administrations wouldn't even talk about it. This administration would. This commissioner said yes. For the next generation of the NYPD, this will become the norm,” Lynch said. “You can live your life better. Its important we talk about your home life. Its important we talk about the mental health of each and every one of you and your family. Well, today is the start of that real discussion. but more importantly, the real solution.”
Commissioner Sewell told the first officers working in the 12-hour shift program, that the schedule brings “more time with your family and friends with no compromise to public safety.”
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