(A) The reserve police unit, including members of such, shall render volunteer police service upon occasions when, in the opinion of the Chief of Police, such augmentation of the regular Department is essential to the public welfare and safety.
(B) Reserve members shall exercise police powers when circumstances make it expedient to preserve order or protect life and property pending the arrival of regular police officers. The purpose of the reserve police unit shall be to cooperate with and assist the Police Department, without compensation to the members, in the enforcement of law and order during augmentation of the regular Department and during any and all police emergencies, except those under the responsibility of the city’s Emergency Services Organization.
(C) The reserve police unit shall be used only for traffic control during, for example, parades and sport events, and handling crowds at rallies, fairs and other events as determined by the Chief of Police. The reserve police unit shall not perform such duties as routine police patrol, police telephone or radio communications, or investigative activity, except during emergencies where total manpower is essential for the public safety and welfare, and only after approval of the Chief of Police.
(D) A reserve police officer has authority only while in uniform. When off duty, the member reverts to his or her civilian status. When a situation arises that requires police attention while a reserve officer is off duty and out of uniform, a regular police officer must be summoned before the reserve officer can perform any police function.
(Prior Code, § 143.15)