No person shall act as a special policeman, special detective, or other special officer for any purpose whatsoever, except on the written authority of the officer directly in charge of the police force or of the City Manager. Such authority shall be exercised only under the direction and control of the officer directly in charge of the police force and except special police officers whose compensation is paid by others than the City shall be issued for a specified time, not to exceed six months.
(Amended 11-8-11)