Whenever Council deems it necessary for the public safety, it may appoint one or more special police officers to serve for such term as Council deems advisable. Such appointments shall be made upon the recommendation of the Mayor and Police Commissioner or Chief of Police, and only upon certification by the Police Commissioner or Chief of Police that the persons recommended are qualified to perform the duties for which they are to be appointed. Such officers shall receive salary or compensation as Council may determine and shall exercise the rights and be subject to the duties imposed upon police officers while on duty. Special police officers shall do and perform such special police duty as may be directed by the Mayor and Police Commissioner or Chief of Police, but shall not be used to replace Civil Service police officers. (Ord. 5-2023. Passed 3-21-23.)