ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Ashland Parks Commission has adopted a “zero tolerance” policy for workers who steal public property.
The Ashland Daily Tidings reports the policy also applies to personal use of public property if it is not available to the public, meaning that workers can be fired for borrowing equipment and supplies.
The employee handbook previously said a worker “may” be terminated, but the new policy states an employee “will” be terminated.
The commission unanimously adopted the policy during a special meeting Tuesday called after three workers were accused of thefts in the past three months.
