(A) The city may appoint police reserve officers in a number not to exceed 20. Said officers shall be appointed by the Police Merit Board and receive the training required pursuant to IC 36-8-3-20(i). No police reserve officer shall be appointed until he or she has completed the training and probationary period specified by the rules of the department (pursuant to IC 36-8-3-20(h)).
(B) The Chief of the Police Department shall prepare the necessary rules, procedures, and regulations for police reserve officers and said rules shall be approved by the Police Merit Board and the Board of Public Works and Safety.
(C) If budgeted and appropriated by the Common Council, police reserve officers may receive the following:
(1) A uniform allowance;
(2) Compensation for lost time from other employment because of court appearances; and
(3) Insurance for life, accident, and sickness coverage. However, police reserve officers are not eligible to participate in any pension program provided for regular members of the department.
(D) Police reserve officers are to complement existing full-time police officers and are not intended and shall not be used to replace regular duty full-time officers or detectives.
(Ord. 3675, passed 4-1-13)