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Newport News Police Department - Operational Manual
ADM-365 - ACTIVATION & REINTEGRATION OF
MILITARY EMPLOYEES
Amends/Supersedes: ADM-365 (9/28/2016) Date of Issue: 07/16/2021
I. GENERAL
This policy shall apply to military employees who are absent from the Department for a period of 90
days or longer. This shall apply to any branch of military service covered under the Uniformed Services
Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), and shall be in addition to any benefits as
provided in City of Newport News Personnel Administrative Manual, Section 707 Military Leave, or
other additional benefits as provided by the City of Newport News.
II. DEFINITIONS
A. Military Support Officer (MSO) - A Department member who has been identified by the military
employee to serve as a liaison between the deployed employee and the Department during their
absence. The MSO will serve to assist in the care and oversight of the employee's family and
personal matters should the need arise during the employee's deployment. This shall not be construed
as giving the MSO any legal authority to act in the employee's stead unless it has been otherwise
provided for in proper legal documentation.
B. Re-acclimation Process: - Gradual, pre-determined steps, set by the Department, which are intended
to give returning military employees the opportunity to more comfortably, and successfully,
reintroduce themselves into their positions with the Department after deployment. This process is
designed to afford the employee an opportunity to address issues which may be associated with their
deployment, and position.
III. PRE-DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE
A. Upon receiving notification of military mobilization or orders to active duty, the employee will
provide a copy of their orders along with written notification to their immediate supervisor to include
the following:
1. Anticipated date(s) of mobilization;
2. Unit name and identification;
3. Commanding officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address;
4. Immediate military supervisor's name, telephone number and e-mail address;
5. Name of the military ombudsman (or equivalent) telephone number and e-mail address.
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