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Subject to the direction, supervision and control of the chief or his/her designees pursuant to the authority of Penal Code 830.6(a) and/or 832.6(b), an otherwise qualified reserve officer is authorized to exercise the powers granted to peace officers under Penal Code 830.1 and the laws and constitution of the state.
(Ord. 97-08-1220 § 1 (part): prior code § 2.44.090 (Ord. 457 § 9, 1959))
It shall be a misdemeanor for any person not a member of the reserve unit: (a) To wear, carry or display a reserve unit identification card, badge or other evidence of membership in such unit, or (b) In any manner to represent himself/herself as being a member of the reserve unit.
(Ord. 97-08-1220 § 1 (part): prior code § 2.44.110 (Ord. 457 § 11, 1959))
No member of the reserve unit shall carry any firearm until he/she has been qualified for and has demonstrated a proficiency in the use of firearms as determined by a certified firearms instructor. Such a member shall thereafter carry a firearm only in such a manner and at such times as may be authorized by the chief.
(Ord. 97-08-1220 § 1 (part): prior code § 2.44.070 (Ord. 457 § 7, 1959))
Any and all weapons designated to be carried by regular police officers may be carried by members of the reserve unit upon completion of mandated training. Such weapons shall be carried only in such a manner and at such times as authorized by the chief.
(Ord. 97-08-1220 § 1 (part): prior code § 2.44.080 (Ord. 457 § 8, 1959))