(A) The basic minimum requirements for becoming a member of the Police Reserves are as follows:
(1) The applicant must be between the age of 21 and 34 years.
(2) He or she must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Marion County and a resident of the state for at least one year.
(3) Must be a high school graduate, or have a G.E.D. equivalent.
(4) Have no physical or mental disability, including chronic illness, physical handicaps, or senses impaired.
(5) No criminal or serious misdemeanor arrest record.
(6) Height 5'8" to 6'5".
(7) Weight: 155 to 250 pounds, with weight proportioned to height.
(8) Must possess a valid state driver's license.
(9) Eyes: maximum 20/50 correctable to 20/30 or better in each eye. No color blindness, or pathology of the eyes.
(10) Must be of good moral character.
(11) A satisfactory military discharge (if applicable).
(12) Applicant must successfully complete all other tests set up by the Pension Board (agility tests, physical exam, and the like).
(C) All applications must be accompanied by a copy of applicant's birth certificate, high school diploma, or G.E.D. certificate. All other diplomas or certificates of schools attended with grade or credit transcripts, military discharge or similar form, driver's license, and a recent photograph must accompany the application as well.
(D) Requirements, course of instruction. After meeting the basic requirements and being accepted, the applicant must complete a course of instruction at the City Police Department and the State Police Academy, as determined by the Chief of Police. The following is a typical breakdown of hours and subjects taught:
Academy rules and regulations | 1 hour |
Preparation of notebook | 1 hour |
B.G.P.D. Reserves rules and regulations | 2 hour |
Ethical standards in law enforcement | 1 hour |
B.G.P.D. forms and information flow | 3 hour |
Defensive driving | 8 hour |
Radio procedure | 8 hour |
Criminal law | 23.5 hour |
Spelling tests | 2 hour |
Firearms - classroom | 8 hour |
Firearms - range | 54 hour |
Patrol procedure | 26 hour |
Crash injury management | 40.5 hour |
City ordinances | 2 hour |
Physical training | 10 hour |
Hostage negotiation | 2 hour |
Crowd control | 16 hour |
Uniform traffic and traffic law | 4 hour |
Accident investigation | 8 hour |
Report writing | 4 hour |
Review for final examination | 1 hour |
Final examination | 3 hour |
Classroom time shall be a total of 228 hours. Upon completion of the Academy, the applicant will be scheduled by the Reserve office to ride in patrol cars for a total of 60 hours, after which all information will be forwarded to the Chief of Police for certification.
(Ord. 26-1979, passed 10-15-79)