(A) (1) The town’s Reserve Unit is an association organized under the auspices of the town and was formed under a town ordinance and state statute to help the Town Marshal. It is run by the Marshal and the Reserve Commander, who is a regular member of the Department. The Reserve Commander is in charge of the Reserve Unit and, with the approval of the Marshal, takes charge of the unit’s activities and day to day performance.
(2) It is the duty of each member of the Reserve Unit to work with the Marshal and/or other members of the town’s Police Department. You will be called on to work as a secondary unit on the road or to work special events and details set forth by the Town Marshal. After state mandated training you will be given police powers (only while you are on duty), with the approval of the Marshal.
(B) (1) Each member of the town’s Reserve Unit must be able to file and complete all police reports, fill out and send all affidavits to the respective courts and prosecutors, and complete all citation and warning tickets. You must make yourself familiar with the operation of all radio and office equipment and be able to operate said equipment.
(2) Each member of the unit will make themselves familiar with the policy and procedures of the Department in the areas of regular officers and follow these policies of the Reserve Unit. Any violation of policy and procedure of the town’s Reserve Unit or town’s Police Department may result in either suspension or dismissal from the unit. The Marshal reserves the right to dismiss any member of the Reserve Unit at any time. This is an appointed position.
(3) As a reserve for the town’s Police Department you are not entitled to any Department benefits. This is a volunteer organization.
(C) (1) Each applicant that is to be considered for the Reserve Unit will be required to have an interview conducted by the Advisory Board before final decisions are made for the position.
(2) Each applicant will also have to meet the following qualifications:
(a) Applicant must be an U.S. citizen and a legal resident of county;
(b) Applicant must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license;
(c) Applicant must be at least 21 years of age or older and submit a copy of their birth certificate;
(d) Applicant must be willing to submit to a background, criminal history, and driving records check;
(e) Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent; and
(f) Applicant can not have been convicted of any felony and have a substantially clean driving record and criminal record.
(Ord. passed 9-15-1999)