Any time a complaint is made against a reserve member or a member is accused of being in violation of reserve policies or offenses listed in the Police Manual, the following procedures will be followed.
(A) The Marshal will investigate any complaint or violation.
(B) If the Marshal finds that there is enough merit to the complaint that warrants a suspension or dismissal, the reserve member will be given a chance to explain themselves at a hearing conducted by the Advisory Board and the Marshal.
(C) The Marshal will then make a final decision on suspension time or dismissal.
(D) If a hearing needs to be held, it will be scheduled by the Advisory Board at its earliest convenience.
(E) The Marshal still reserves the right to give temporary suspension before a hearing, if needed, or to dismiss any member for a violation witnessed by any member of any law enforcement agency.
(F) A record of any disciplinary action will be kept in the reserve member’s file.
(G) If a member is suspended, that member will be required to return all identification and equipment provided by the Department in 48 hours and may not attend any law enforcement function or activity. The member will have no police powers during his or her suspension period.
(H) The decision of the Advisory Board and the Marshal shall be referred to the Town Council for final action. The Town Council reserves the right to remove any reserve officer with just cause.
(Ord. passed 9-15-1999)