(A) A Reserve Police Force is hereby established to augment the regular Police Force in the event of emergency or disaster or at other times as deemed necessary or directed by the Chief of Police.
(B) All members of the Reserve Police Force will be subject to the policies in addition to any specifically established for the Reserve Police Force by the Chief of Police with the approval of the City Manager.
(C) The Reserve Police Force shall consist of not more than ten persons who will be selected from applicants following a selection process which will be specifically established by the Chief of Police and selected applicants shall be submitted to the City Manager for approval.
(D) Membership in the Reserve Police Force shall be on a voluntary basis and members shall serve without compensation other than Worker’s Compensation Insurance coverage, which shall be provided by the city.
(E) Reserve Police Force members shall be required to comply with the state statutes requiring basic police training during the initial year of membership by attending training sessions established to provide the required training or shall forfeit the position or be suspended from the position as a member until completing the training requirements. Either action specified shall be made by the Chief of Police following approval of the City Manager.
(F) Reserve Police Force members shall wear uniforms and shall carry weapons under the authority of their commission only when on duty as designated by the Chief of Police.
(2002 Code, § 37.17) (Ord. 234, passed 1-12-1987)