[CC 1976 §27-41; Ord.
No. 1288 §§1 — 2, 5-20-1980; Ord. No. 1390 §§1 — 2, 1-17-1984]
There is hereby established in the City of Pacific, Missouri,
a Special Police Force, and such rules and regulations as are set
out herein shall constitute the Manual of the Special Police Force
of the City of Pacific, Missouri, which became effective upon approval
of the Board of Aldermen (January 17, 1984).
[CC 1976 §27-42; Ord.
No. 1288 §2, 5-20-1980; Ord. No. 1390 §2, 1-17-1984]
A. There
is hereby established in the City of Pacific, Missouri, a Special
Police Force, hereinafter referred to as the Reserve Police Force.
B. The
Force shall consist of a maximum of fifteen (15) Officers.
C. The
Force shall be under the command of the Marshal/Chief of Police and/or
Mayor. The Captain shall serve as Vice-Commander.
D. In
the event of riot or other emergency as declared and defined by the
Mayor and/or Board of Aldermen, the Chief of Police may appoint special
Officers in excess of the authorized Force strength, but the service
of such extra Officers shall be limited to the time during which such
emergency shall exist.
[CC 1976 §27-43; Ord.
No. 1288 §2, 5-20-1980; Ord. No. 1390 §2, 1-17-1984]
A. When assigned to active duty, the members of the special Force possess all of the powers of regular Police Officers and are subject to all laws and regulations applicable to Police Officers as well as the regulations provided for in Section
200.140 herein.
B. Each
member is required to serve a minimum of one hundred twenty (120)
hours per year in police activities, which will be supervised by the
Chief of Police. This represents an average of ten (10) hours per
month. If this average is not maintained over a period of three (3)
months, the Chief of Police will investigate the circumstances and
take action consistent with his findings. Any failure on the part
of a Special Officer to comply with this minimum standard without
justification (such as illness) will be considered grounds for termination.
C. When
individual Officers are assigned for duty with full-time personnel,
they will be under the direct supervision of said full-time personnel.
D. All
members shall perform all assignments in uniform, except where directed
otherwise by the Chief of Police.
E. All members may use physical force or firearms only specifically as provided in this manual and the regulations provided in Section
200.140 therein.
F. All
members shall attend training sessions as directed by the Chief of
Police.
G. A member
may apply for a leave of absence if he is unable to fulfill his duty
requirements as a result of prolonged illness, injury, family hardship,
or regular employment.
[CC 1976 §27-45; Ord.
No. 1288 §2, 5-20-1980; Ord. No. 1390 §2, 1-17-1984]
A. Each
member of the Force shall be provided a copy of the regulations outlining
privileges, responsibilities and general conduct expected of a member
of the Force. These guidelines shall be prepared by the Chief of Police,
subject to the approval of the Board of Aldermen, and shall be consistent
with the guidelines established for regular Police Officers.
B. Said
regulations shall become a part of the manual and shall be subject
to periodic revision at the discretion of the Chief of Police, subject
to Board approval.
[CC 1976 §27-46; Ord.
No. 1288 §2, 5-20-1980; Ord. No. 1390 §2, 1-17-1984]
A. Special
Police Officers are subject to the same rules and regulations of deportment
as regular Officers.
B. Special
Police Officers are required to obey strictly and execute promptly
the lawful orders of regular full-time Officers of the Department.
C. Each
Officer is required to behave in the discharge of duties and in relation
with the other members of the Force and the general public in a manner
calculated to bring the most efficient performance of the duties imposed
upon the Department and upon each member of the Department.
D. All
complaints against a member of the Force will be investigated in the
same manner as a complaint against a commissioned Officer.
E. The personal evaluation procedure of the Special Police will be the
same as that utilized by the Department for its regular Officers.
Any undesirable evaluation will be discussed by the Chief of Police.
Continuation of unsatisfactory performance will be considered grounds
for termination. Members of the Special Force hold their positions
at the pleasure of the Mayor, Chief of Police and Board of Aldermen,
and may be disciplined in accordance with the procedures contained
within the Police Department's Rules and Regulations.
[Ord. No. 2858 §§1 — 2, 3-5-2013]
[CC 1976 §27-47; Ord.
No. 1288 §2, 5-20-1980; Ord. No. 1390 §2, 1-17-1984; Ord.
No. 2589 §1, 5-20-2008]
A. Each
member of the Force shall receive the minimum number of training hours
to obtain a "Class A" license issued by the Missouri Division of Public
Safety Police Officer Standards and Training Commission and approved
by the Chief of Police and shall obtain such "Class A" license before
he or she shall be sworn in.
B. No
candidate who fails to complete this training will be sworn in or
issued a badge and equipment.
C. Weaponry
qualifications are to be passed prior to carrying firearms. The Commanding
Officer shall evaluate each member on an annual basis.
D. Members
of the Special Force are empowered to perform Police functions and
carry a weapon only while on active duty. Active duty, as specified
in this Section, shall be of limited duration (usually an eight (8)
hours shift) and authorized in writing by the Mayor, Chief of Police
or assistant Chief of Police. Being sworn in as a member of the Special
Police Force is not to be considered the same as being on active duty.
[CC 1976 §27-48; Ord.
No. 1288 §2, 5-20-1980; Ord. No. 1390 §2, 1-17-1984]
A. Each
member is responsible for the care and proper maintenance of property
issued to him.
B. Any
loss or damage must be reported at once to the Commanding Officer.
Upon leaving the Force or upon suspension or dismissal, all equipment
and property shall be returned to the Commanding Officer.
[CC 1976 §27-49; Ord.
No. 1288 §2, 5-20-1980; Ord. No. 1390 §2, 1-17-1984]
All master files and miscellaneous records shall be maintained
by the Commanding Officer, and all accounts shall be payable by the
City Treasurer. All records and files shall be made immediately available
upon request to the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, and the Finance and
Personnel Committee.
[CC 1976 §27-50; Ord.
No. 1288 §2, 5-20-1980; Ord. No. 1390 §2, 1-17-1984]
A. Members
of the Force shall be compensated in a manner established by the Board
of Aldermen. No member may accept payment from a private individual,
group or organization. Nothing herein, however, shall prevent such
individual, group or organization from contributing to the General
Revenue Fund of the City in recognition of services performed by the
Special Police Force.
B. A private
party or organization may request Special Police protection, and may
contract with the City to compensate the City therefor. Officers providing
such services at the direction of the Chief of Police shall be compensated
at the rate established for regular duty for an Officer; provided
however, that no Officer shall receive any compensation directly from
the contracting party or individual.
C. The
Chief of Police or his representative may contract with a private
party or provide Police protection for a fee. The Chief of Police
shall furnish each such contract to the City Clerk. These agreements
are to be administered in accordance with State Statutes and City
Codes. Members may receive compensation from the City for services
provided with the approval of the Chief of Police.
[CC 1976 §27-51; Ord.
No. 1288 §2, 5-20-1980; Ord. No. 1390 §2, 2-17-1984]
A. Members
shall retire from active service at sixty-five (65) years of age.
B. A member
who has served for five (5) years and reached the age of sixty-five
(65) may request an honorary appointment. An honorary appointee may
serve in a non-active capacity in duties assigned by the Commanding
Officer.
[CC 1976 §27-52; Ord.
No. 1288 §2, 5-20-1980; Ord. No. 1390 §2, 1-17-1984]
The members shall wear uniform and insignia as prescribed for
regular Police Officers. The Special Police will be provided insignia
designating their Special Police status. The Chief of Police shall
establish uniform and dress standards.
[CC 1976 §27-53; Ord.
No. 1288 §2, 5-20-1980; Ord. No. 1390 §2, 1-17-1984]
A. All
applicants must fill out on application.
B. The
Chief of Police shall establish criteria for reviewing applicants.
C. Once
the application has been received, a background investigation will
begin.
D. All
appointments are made by the Mayor.
E. If
accepted, the applicant will be assigned to training.
F. After
successful completion of the established course of training, the applicant
will be sworn in, issued specified equipment and assigned to duty.