Not to worry, I took it twice also. First time as a beta test, got spanked hard, then the second time scored in 98th percentile. Good luck, you're one step closer to true command and everything (good and bad) that comes with it.

Well, you could say that you're an American Indian, maybe a Cherokee. It worked for my Senator, Liz Warren.

Really though, best of luck in whichever way it goes.

Good cops need good leaders. Go get'em.

Good luck!

We will have to change your avatar to
LT BennerP220 Best to you!

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Originally posted by SIG228:
Good luck. Things tend to work out how they're supposed to.

This!

Thank you, everyone! I don’t know how but I passed the test.

I can decline the promotion when/if offered but I doubt I will.

I really appreciate everyone’s thoughts and we’ll wishes.

Congratulations, Lieutenant!

Congratulations, Sergtenant!

I will say, be careful what you wish for.

With my promotion to Lieutenant I went salaried and lost $25,000 worth of overtime. Working the same hours for less pay.

And every single other change, if I explained, would sound like a demotion. It’s crazy.

Giving up a GOOD/SPECIALIZED sergeant position for an average lieutenant position can really suck. It will take me years to bridge the gap, if I ever can.

So I wish you luck…I think lol

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Originally posted by chongosuerte:
With my promotion to Lieutenant I went salaried and lost $25,000 worth of overtime. Working the same hours for less pay.

Word. I experienced the same thing about 10 years ago.

Being salaried is just one of the joys of being The Brass.

Congratulations BP220!

Pray first about the decision you need to make, ask for help and guidance.

Do next what you feel is God's plan for you.

Continue to be a good leader and example to your men in either capacity you choose. We need good leaders, thank you for serving us as a police officer.

HK Ag

Congrats on the promotion. If I were you I'd take it just because down the road in the not too distant future that pension increase will be nice to have.

OUTSTANDING!!!

Congrats on earning the option to decide what's best for you and yours.

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Originally posted by chongosuerte:
With my promotion to Lieutenant I went salaried and lost $25,000 worth of overtime. Working the same hours for less pay.

All depends on how your retirement is calculated - some areas don't count overtime. In that case, the increased base will count for more.

In any case, congratulations on passing the test.

Thank you, everyone. I won’t be salaried as a lieutenant. If I were ever appointed Major or Chief Deputy then I’d be salaried with my agency. I would still get overtime and shift differential as a lieutenant.

Just curious . Is your retirement formula figured on your bae pay , or does OT factor in ? I'm talking about at your present position .

It is calculated on my highest paid three years including overtime.

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Originally posted by selogic:
Just curious . Is your retirement formula figured on your bae pay , or does OT factor in ? I'm talking about at your present position .

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Originally posted by BennerP220:
Thank you, everyone. I won’t be salaried as a lieutenant. If I were ever appointed Major or Chief Deputy then I’d be salaried with my agency. I would still get overtime and shift differential as a lieutenant.

Ahhhh…in that case, hell yeah!

Our retirement is highest 4 consecutive years. Overtime counts.

With the salaried thing, I won’t top my high 4 sergeant years for at least another 6+ years, assuming additional promotions. Nuts.