The Sheriff is hereby authorized to reimburse a Reserve Deputy for uniform and equipment expenses up to $450 per calendar year. In addition, whenever a Reserve Deputy or Sheriff's Explorer Scout is directed by the Sheriff to perform voluntary service during a law enforcement or rescue mission and while so serving suffers damage to articles of clothing or equipment necessarily worn or carried on said mission, he may be reimbursed for such loss under the limitations and procedure prescribed in Section 79.1 of this Code.
The Sheriff is hereby authorized to purchase the necessary uniforms and equipment for department volunteers. Volunteer patrol members perform a voluntary service to ensure the safety of the public and require uniforms and equipment to carry out their duties.
(Added by Ord. No. 2213 (N.S.), adopted 5-9-71; repealed and Section 444.2 renumbered and retitled Section 444 by Ord. No. 3707 (N.S.), adopted 6-29-71; amended by Ord. No. 7308 (N.S.), effective 7-2-87; amended by Ord. No. 9069, effective 9-2-99; amended by Ord. No. 10242 (N.S.), effective 2-7-13; amended by Ord. No. 10644 (N.S.), effective 2-13-20)
Cross reference(s) -- Repair or replacement of employees’ personal property, § 79.1.