Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission
Regular MeetingSan Antonio, TX · March 18, 2024
Agenda
City of San Antonio
AGENDA
Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission
City Tower Room 00.W410
Monday, March 18, 2024 9:00 AM Concourse Level Large
Conference Room
The Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission will hold its regular meeting in the City
Tower Room 00.W410 Concourse Level Large Conference Room beginning at 9:00 AM. Once
convened, the Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission will take up the following
items no sooner than the designated times.
Once a quorum is established, the Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission shall
consider the following:
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the minutes from the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission
meeting on March 6, 2024.
Briefing and Possible Action on the following items
2. Protest and appeals of questions from the written examination for the position of Fire Captain
administered on March 7, 2024.
3. Notice and appropriate action regarding the approval of the eligibility list for the position of Fire
Captain created from examination administered on March 7, 2024. This eligibility list will remain in
existence for one year beginning on the first day of the month following the month the written
examination was given or until the list is exhausted. If changes are made to the examination as a
result of the Appeals Hearing, this item will be tabled, and an amended eligibility list will be
certified at a subsequent Commission Meeting.
4. Notice and appropriate action regarding the approval of the eligibility list for the position of
Probationary Firefighter created from Probationary Firefighter Examination administered on
February 23, 2024. This eligibility list will be valid for a period of one (1) year from the effective
date or until the list is exhausted.
5. Notice and appropriate action to approve a list of psychiatrists to evaluate a San Antonio Police
Department applicant.
6. Notice of SAPD and SAFD disciplinary suspensions without pay:
a. A one (1) day suspension for Officer Jose V. Peralta effective March 7, 2024.
b. An agreed three (3) day suspension for Officer Rusty J. Rushing effective March 8, 2024.
examination was given or until the list is exhausted. If changes are made to the examination as a
result of the Appeals Hearing, this item will be tabled, and an amended eligibility list will be
certified at a subsequent Commission Meeting.
4. Notice and appropriate action regarding the approval of the eligibility list for the position of
Probationary Firefighter created from Probationary Firefighter Examination administered on
February 23, 2024. This eligibility list will be valid for a period of one (1) year from the effective
date or until the list is exhausted.
5. Notice and appropriate action to approve a list of psychiatrists to evaluate a San Antonio Police
Department applicant.
6. Notice of SAPD and SAFD disciplinary suspensions without pay:
a. A one (1) day suspension for Officer Jose V. Peralta effective March 7, 2024.
b. An agreed three (3) day suspension for Officer Rusty J. Rushing effective March 8, 2024.
c. An agreed three (3) day suspension for Officer Tim R. Garcia effective March 6, 2024.
d. A one (1) day suspension for Fire Engineer Emily Leffler effective March 8, 2024.
These matters have not been appealed and are therefore final.
e. An indefinite suspension for Officer Eric Duffin effective March 4, 2024. A letter of appeal was
received on March 4, 2024.
Public Comments
The Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission may at any time during the meeting
recess into an executive session to discuss personnel and/or legal issues related to any item on this agenda,
pursuant to Section 551.074 (personnel matters) and 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
ACCESS STATEMENT
The City of San Antonio ensures meaningful access to City meetings, programs and services
by reasonably providing: translation and interpretation, materials in alternate formats, and
other accommodations upon request. To request these services call (210) 2077268 or Relay
Texas 711 or by requesting these services online at
https://www.sanantonio.gov/gpa/LanguageServices. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will
help to ensure availability.
Posted
on: 03/14/2024 03:28 PM