(A) There is hereby established and created within the Division of Police a Community Service Officer program. The Community Service Officer program is a volunteer program that enables individuals to assist the Division of Police with crime prevention and law enforcement activities.
(B) Community Service Officers shall be appointed by the City Manager and shall serve under the direction of the Chief of Police. Service shall continue at the discretion of the Chief of Police or until the Chief of Police accepts the resignation of a Community Service Officer.
(C) Each Community Service Officer must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Prior to appointment, a Community Service Officer must successfully complete the City of Dublin Citizen Police Academy, successfully complete the City of Dublin Community Service Officer Training Program, successfully complete a background check and any other investigations, checks, or screenings that may be required by the Chief of Police, and execute a City of Dublin Volunteer Waiver and Release and any other documents that may be required by the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police is authorized to add to these requirements as may be necessary to provide for the operation of the Community Service Officer program.
(D) Each Community Service Officer shall comply with any rules and regulations issued by the Chief of Police or the City Manager.
(E) The Chief of Police or his or her designee shall be responsible for the assignment of duties and each Community Service Officer shall be under the control of the on-duty patrol supervisor.
(F) Community Service Officers may perform the following duties and any other duties designated by the Chief of Police that are not inconsistent with this section or any applicable law:
(1) Respond to motor vehicle lockouts;
(2) Provide community education regarding crime prevention and traffic safety;
(3) Distribute theft prevention notices on vehicles and property in the city;
(4) Deploy advisory speed trailer equipment and provide supporting documentation;
(5) Conduct vacation house watch checks;
(6) Assist members of the public with general information;
(7) Observe and report suspicious activity or hazardous situations;
(8) Serve as neighborhood/community safety advocates during special events;
(9) Support traffic operations conducted by law enforcement;
(10) Issue parking citations and enforce city parking regulations; and
(11) Testify in court or other legal proceedings regarding services performed as a Community Services Officer.
(G) Community Service Officers do not have any arrest powers and shall not carry any weapons.
(H) Community Service Officers shall receive no compensation for services rendered.
(I) Community Service Officers shall wear uniforms as specified by the Chief of Police. Uniforms and identification symbols worn by Community Service Officers shall be different from those worn by sworn city police officers.
(Ord. 55-13, passed 7-1-13)