[R.O. 1996 § 200.070; Code 1985,
§ 71.300; CC 1990 § 18-76]
There is hereby created a Reserve
Police Force for the City which shall consist of such number of Reserve
Police Officers as may be provided for by the Board of Aldermen upon
the recommendation of the Chief of Police.
[R.O. 1996 § 200.080; Code 1985,
§ 71.310; CC 1990 § 18-77]
The Chief of Police shall be the
head of the Reserve Police Force and have supervision over all officers
and members thereof, and shall be responsible for the performance
by the Reserve Police Force of its functions. All persons who are
members of the Reserve Police Force shall serve subject to the orders
of the Chief of Police.
[R.O. 1996 § 200.090; Code 1985,
§ 71.320; CC 1990 § 18-78]
It shall be the duty of the members
of the Reserve Police Force to see to the enforcement of all of the
ordinances of the City, and all Statutes applicable therein; to preserve
order and prevent infractions of law and ordinance, to arrest violators
thereof, and to serve any and all process.
[R.O. 1996 § 200.100; Code 1985,
§ 71.340; CC 1990 § 18-79]
Members of the Reserve Police Force
shall have the power to serve and execute warrants and subpoenas,
and to make arrests in the same manner as the Chief of Police. Such
members shall be conservators of the peace, and shall be active and
vigilant in the preservation of good order within the City. Such Police
Officers shall have all duties and powers as prescribed by Chapters
79 and 85, RSMo., as amended.
[R.O. 1996 § 200.110; Code 1985,
§ 71.330; CC 1990 § 18-80]
The Chief of Police may make or prescribe
such rules and regulations as he/she shall deem advisable. Such rules
and regulations may cover, besides the conduct of the members, uniforms
and equipment to be carried or worn, hours of service, and all other
similar matters necessary or desirable for the better efficiency of
the force.
