The Police Department is authorized to employ one police officer, in addition to any previous authority granted to the Department to hire officers, for the purpose of creating the position of Task Force Officer for the HCHCTF. The position is an hourly position as such salary or other compensation is determined by the village. The position will exist only as long as the HCHCTF and its supporting agencies provide funds for the position. The village will be responsible for any wages, benefits, pension contributions, or expenses for the Task Force Officer position, which will instead be paid from the Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program, funds disbursed by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) or other such funds facilitated by the Task Force. So long as the position described exists, the village will support the position with miscellaneous equipment such as a firearm, bullet-proof vest, and all gear associated with the position.
(Ord. 2023-1, passed 2-13-23)