A. The employee, while absent on sick pay, must notify the Police Department under agreed practices.
B. When the use of sick days extends beyond three (3) consecutive days, when the employee returns to work, he shall furnish the City with a "Statement of Attending Physician" on the form provided by the City, substantiating the facts concerning his condition. When a TPCOA member is off sick for four (4) consecutive work days he/she shall immediately submit a "Statement of Attending Physician" substantiating the illness. If the employee remains off work past the time allowed on the initial Statement of Attending Physician, they shall submit additional Statements of Attending Physician as required by the City.
C. The City reserves the right to investigate the use of sick time. An employee found guilty of abusing pay benefits provisions thereto set forth or whose reasons for absence are falsified shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.