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No person shall be eligible for membership in the Collierville Police Reserve unless they are 21 years of age or older, physically fit, psychologically fit, a U.S. citizen, never convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, possess a high school diploma or equivalent and of excellent character and reputation, as determined by the Chief of Police. Reserve officers may establish residency in Tennessee, Arkansas, or Mississippi so long as he or she is able to respond to duty within one hour.
(`83 Code, § 1-1305) (Am. Ord. 2023-03, passed 3-27-23)
No person shall enter upon his or her duties as a member of the Collierville Police Reserve until he or she shall:
(A) Have been certified by a Tennessee Licensed Health Care Provider qualified in the psychiatric or psychological fields as being free from any impairment—as set forth in the edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association current at the time of examination—that would, in the professional judgment of the examiner, affect the person’s ability to perform an essential function of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation;
(B) Meet all Tennessee Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements for reserve officers.
(C) Only equipment issued by the Collierville Police Department or approved by the Chief of Police will be used when a reserve officer is on duty for the Town of Collierville.
(`83 Code, § 1-1306) (Am. Ord. 2023-03, passed 3-27-23)
Each reserve officer may resign from the Collierville Police Reserve unit at any time, but it shall be his or her duty to notify the Chief of Police of the desire to do so. Membership of any person may be terminated by the Chief of Police at any time he or she deems such to be necessary or for the good of the Police Department and reserve unit, and no member is considered permanent at any time with a right to appeal.
(`83 Code, § 1-1308) (Am. Ord. 2023-03, passed 3-27-23)
All members of the Collierville Police Reserve shall wear prescribed uniforms when performing duty with the Collierville Police Department. The uniform and all other personal equipment will be furnished the CPD.
(`83 Code, § 1-1309) (Am. Ord. 2023-03, passed 3-27-23)
An identification card shall be issued to each member of the Collierville Police Reserve, who must carry such identification at all times while on duty, and must surrender same upon termination of membership.
(`83 Code, § 1-1310) (Am. Ord. 2023-03, passed 3-27-23)
The Chief of Police shall prescribe rules and regulations for the Collierville Police Reserve, and each member of the reserve unit, before entering upon his or her duties, shall sign a copy of the rules and regulations noting his or her acceptance of same and willingness to abide thereby.
(`83 Code, § 1-1311) (Am. Ord. 2023-03, passed 3-27-23)
The Chief of Police shall fix the specific duties of the Collierville Police Reserve, and no member shall in any manner perform any act as a member of the Collierville Police Reserve unless he or she is specifically designated for duty as such member at the time.
(`83 Code, § 1-1312) (Am. Ord. 2023-03, passed 3-27-23)
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