Who determines the pay status of an employee placed on administrative leave?

• A. The Internal Affairs Unit
• B. The Human Resources Director
• C. The Division Commander
• D. The Sheriff on a case-by-case basis

Answer: (D)

The person who decides how an employee is paid while on administrative leave is the Sheriff, and they do this on a case-by-case basis. Administrative leave involves a personnel decision about compensation, so the top agency official has the ultimate say, weighing the specifics of each situation, any applicable policies, contracts, and budget considerations. Internal Affairs handles the investigation itself, not the pay status. Human Resources administers payroll and policies, but they don’t make the final call on whether someone is paid during administrative leave. A Division Commander might provide input or implement the decision, but the final authority rests with the Sheriff.