The exception to the rule against multiple stipends applies to which role?

• A. SROs
• B. Lieutenants
• C. Sergeants
• D. FTOs

Answer: (D)

Stipends are extra payments for special assignments beyond a regular salary. When a department limits multiple stipends, the idea is to avoid paying more than once for the same time period. The exception exists for Field Training Officers because their role involves dedicated training and evaluation of new deputies, often requiring extra hours and responsibilities that are distinct from their normal duties. This training-focused workload is recognized with a separate stipend, even if the person already has other pay related to their position. The other roles listed—school resource officers, lieutenants, and sergeants—do not have this specific training-related exception; their additional duties are typically absorbed into standard pay structures rather than receiving a separate stipend.