John Paul Cartier

The Arizona Law Enforcement Merit System Council conducted a virtual meeting addressing several key administrative actions. Decisions included affirming the dismissal of case MSC#2025-01-A (Wait vs. AZ POST) and approving modifications for several classifications: Telecommunications Technician (# 6321), Forensic Scientist III (# 6417), Forensic Scientist IV (# 6418), and Aircraft Technician Supervisor (# 6264). No response was received during the call to the public.

The Law Enforcement Merit System Council conducted a business meeting addressing several personnel and classification matters. Decisions included approving a salary modification for Officer Classification (Code 1200), abolishing the Sergeant I (Code 1241) and Sergeant II (Code 1242) Classifications, and approving the creation of the Sergeant Classification (Code 1243) along with a six-step pay plan. Major Iven Wooten (Ret.) was selected as the Associate Business Manager for the Majors Promotional Process. The Council also scheduled and continued appeal hearings for Officer Carlos Contreras's demotion and Mr. Richard Echols's termination, and confirmed the date for the next meeting in March 2013, setting tentative dates for April and May 2013.

The Arizona Law Enforcement Merit System Council (LEMSC) conducted a virtual meeting and made decisions regarding the scheduling of the next LEMSC meeting, the approval of the selection of the new Business Manager, and a call to the public was made with no response.

The Law Enforcement Merit System Council's business meeting included the selection of Ms. Gail Goodman as Chair and Ms. Sandra Lines as Vice-Chair. The council confirmed the meeting date for February 8, 2013, and set a tentative future meeting date for March 22, 2013.

The Arizona Law Enforcement Merit System Council (LEMSC) meeting included approvals for modifications to the Fixed Wing Pilot II and Paramedic Classifications. Additionally, the council conducted a hearing for grievance MSC#2025-02-G, Chavez vs. DPS, and voted to deny the appellant's grievance.