Membership in the City Police Reserve shall be limited in number as determined by the Chief of Police and City Manager, but in no event shall be less than six nor more than 12. No member is permitted to belong to any emergency-type organization such as the Volunteer Fire Department, other police reserves and the like.
(A) New members. Upon approval of the Chief of Police, acting on the recommendation of the Commanding Officer, the new member shall take the prescribed oath of office and be issued badges and commission. He or she shall then report to the Identification Office of the city for fingerprinting, photographing and the like. The Commanding Officer shall issue his or her equipment and obtain a receipt. The new member shall then report to his or her Chief of Police, who will make assignments as are needed.
(B) Screening procedure. The initial interview of a prospective applicant shall be made by the Commanding Officer, who will then investigate the applicant and report to the Chief of Police. The Commanding Officer shall then submit his or her recommendations to the Chief of Police who will determine if the appointment is to be accepted.
(Ord. 318A, passed 6-11-1985)