[R.O. 1998 § 200.110; CC 1988 §16-66; Ord. No. 1051 §1, 10-17-1983; Ord. No. 1646 §1, 11-5-1992; Ord. No. 1656 §1, 12-7-1992; Ord. No. 2020 §2, 5-4-1998; Ord. No. 2929 §1, 11-3-2014]
The reserve police unit of the City
of St. Ann shall consist of such number of members as chosen by the
Marshal (Police Chief) with the approval of the Board of Police Commissioners
of the City of St. Ann. In order to qualify for the position of reserve
officer, a candidate shall successfully complete the required hours
of training for a reserve officer under the standards promulgated
by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, as same may
be amended from time to time, at a certified training academy. Upon
completion of such training and upon recommendation of the Marshal
(Police Chief), a candidate may be approved by the Board of Police
Commissioners of the City of St. Ann. Any person so selected shall
be sworn in by the City Clerk and may participate as a reserve police
officer.
[R.O. 1998 § 200.120; CC 1988 §16-67; Ord. No. 1051 §2, 10-17-1983]
The members of the Police Reserve
Unit shall at all times during the performance of their duties be
subject to and act only under the direction and control of the Chief
of Police or his/her designated representative.
[R.O. 1998 § 200.130; CC 1988 §16-68; Ord. No. 1051 §3, 10-17-1983]
Members of the Police Reserve Unit
shall receive no monetary compensation for their services from the
City. Services may be rendered by the members of the Police Reserve
Unit to private firms, organizations, groups and functions at the
discretion of the Mayor and/or Chief of Police. Such private organizations
may compensate the individual members for the services provided at
a rate agreeable between the parties involved and with the approval
of the Chief of Police.
[R.O. 1998 § 200.140; CC 1988 §16-69; Ord. No. 1051 §4, 10-17-1983; Ord. No. 1572 §1, 8-5-1991]
The uniforms and equipment for each
member of the Police Reserve Unit shall be furnished by the City and
shall remain the property of the City. The uniforms worn by members
shall be approved by the Chief of Police.
[R.O. 1998 § 200.140; CC 1988 §16-70; Ord. No. 1051 §5, 10-17-1983]
Members of the Police Reserve Unit
shall not be issued nor shall they carry firearms until they have
completed the firearms training mandated by the City and then only
with the permission of the Chief of Police and while in uniform and
in the performance of their official assigned duties.
[R.O. 1998 § 200.160; CC 1988 §16-71; Ord. No. 1051 §6, 10-17-1983]
A.
Members of the Police Reserve Unit shall,
at all times while in uniform and on duty, be subordinate to any and
all members of the regular Police Force. Rank shall be disregarded
in the Police Reserve Unit under this Section.
B.
Members of the Police Reserve Unit shall
be volunteers and shall have the following powers and duties while
serving in uniform and with the approval and under the direction of
the Chief of Police or his/her designated representative:
1.
Members shall be conservators of
the peace and shall arrest or cause to be arrested, with or without
process, all persons who violate the peace or are violating any municipal
ordinances or any criminal law of the State.
2.
Members shall serve and execute all
warrants for the violation of municipal ordinances or the State criminal
laws within the City limits.
3.
Members shall direct motor vehicle
traffic and assist in traffic control.
4.
Members shall act as special watchmen
when assigned by the Chief of Police.
5.
Members shall be assigned to maintain
order and crowd control at parades, athletic events and any other
large public gatherings or functions in the City when so assigned
by the Chief of Police.
6.
Members shall assist the regular
Police Force during times of national disasters, riots or other emergencies
when such emergency is declared by the Mayor or the Chief of Police.
7.
Members shall perform such other
duties as may be from time to time directed by the Chief of Police
when circumstances render it impractical for members of the regular
Police Department to perform these duties.
[R.O. 1998 § 200.170; CC 1988 §16-72; Ord. No. 1051 §7, 10-17-1983]
The Chief of Police shall determine
a table of organization for the Police Reserve Unit and shall determine
the length, type and manner of training required for a member of this
unit. The Chief of Police shall publish a written policy manual which
shall provide the necessary guidelines for the administration of and
the duties of the Reserve Unit.
