Members of the police reserve force shall be appointed and/or relieved at the discretion of the chief of police and shall serve as police officers during the actual discharge of official duties as authorized by the chief of police.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.91)
Members of the police reserve force shall serve at the discretion of the chief of police and may be called into active service at any time the chief of police considers it necessary to have additional officers to preserve the peace and enforce the law.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.93)
(a) 
Reserve officers must comply with the minimum training standards established by the commission on law enforcement officer standards and education minimum standards of training established for all reserve law enforcement officers in permanent positions which must be fulfilled before a person appointed as a reserve law enforcement officer may carry a weapon or otherwise act as a police officer. The chief of police may establish qualifications and standards of training for members of the police reserve force and shall establish rules and regulations governing reserve officers.
(b) 
If any portion of this division be in conflict with any part or portion of Texas Local Government Code, sections 141.007 or 142.003, as amended, or any other laws of this state, the terms and provisions of those laws will govern.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.95)
Positions of rank that are established within the police reserve force shall be filled by appointment by the chief of police.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.97)
(a) 
The minimum physical, mental, educational and moral standards for reserve officers shall be the same as those standards established by the commission of law enforcement officer standards and education.
(b) 
After all entrance requirements have been satisfied, the successful applicant will be assigned a position in the basic reserve training course provided a vacancy exists.
(c) 
The applicant must be a citizen of the United States.
(d) 
The applicant must be a citizen of the county and be within a reasonable driving distance of the city.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.98)
(a) 
The chief of police shall coordinate all of the reserve training.
(b) 
The city’s reserve training course curriculum shall equal or exceed the minimum standards of the city police reserves as established by the state commission on law enforcement officer standards and education. In-service type courses, which includes patrol observation, will be developed and offered to reserves as deemed necessary.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.99)
(a) 
Upon successful completion of the required course, application for certification by the state commission on law enforcement officer standards and education must be filed. Appointments to the city police reserves will be made only upon receipt of certificates.
(b) 
Members of the city police reserves shall be appointed and/or relieved at the discretion of the chief of police.
(c) 
A commission shall be issued to each reserve officer upon his/her appointment. This commission will be valid only in the performance of official duties when called into active service by the chief of police or his delegated authority.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.100)
(a) 
Every member of the reserve shall wear such uniform as the department prescribes.
(b) 
Members of the reserve shall wear the prescribed uniform only when called into active service by the chief of police or his delegated authority.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.101)
(a) 
Members of the reserve may carry a weapon only when called into active service by the chief of police or his delegated authority.
(b) 
The authorized weapon shall be the same as prescribed for the regular police officers.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.102)
Members of the police reserve will be permitted to ride in the patrol units when called into active service by the chief or his delegated authority, and may function in any manner as delegated by the chief of police.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.104)
All members will be required to be neat in appearance and keep their uniforms and equipment in good condition and in perfect order and repair.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.105)
Any of the following may be considered proper cause under charges of any member of the city police reserve to be relieved:
(1) 
Conviction of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude.
(2) 
Violation of the provisions of the city, the Penal Code of the state, the Penal Code or rules of the United States, any ordinances of the city or county, or of these rules.
(3) 
Incompetence.
(4) 
Neglect of duty.
(5) 
Discourtesy to the public or to fellow officers while in the line of duty.
(6) 
Acts of a reserve officer showing lack of good moral character.
(7) 
Drinking intoxicants while on duty, or being under the influence of narcotics. Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages at any time.
(8) 
Conduct prejudicial to good order.
(9) 
Obtaining materials on fraudulent orders or other act of dishonesty.
(10) 
Malicious destruction of property, including the deliberate abuse of tools and equipment.
(11) 
Fighting, agitating and stirring up trouble.
(12) 
Deliberate and malicious insubordination, including refusal to comply with rules and regulations, and assignments.
(13) 
Falsifying records.
(14) 
Inattention to duties.
(15) 
Found to be involved in subversive activity.
(16) 
Cowardice.
(17) 
Making known any investigative or proposed movement of the department or for gossiping about the affairs of the agency.
(18) 
Unnecessary and unwarranted violence to a prisoner.
(19) 
Sleeping on duty.
(20) 
Indecent, profane or harsh language while on duty in uniform.
(21) 
Begging, mooching, asking, requesting, seeking or soliciting money or other things of value from any member of the public.
(22) 
Failure to observe and give effect to the policies of the department as promulgated by the chief, or any act intended to impair the effectiveness of the department.
(23) 
Violation of any departmental regulation set forth by the chief of police.
(24) 
Physical or mental incapacity to perform the ordinary duties of a reserve officer.
(25) 
Noncompliance with any of the rules and regulations set forth in these reserve bylaws.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.106)
(a) 
All members of the police reserve shall avoid all religious and political discussions while on duty, and no member of the reserve shall attend a political meeting in uniform except in the line of duty and when specially assigned there by his commanding officer.
(b) 
When a reserve officer is present at the scene of an alleged crime, he will act only upon the direction of a regular police officer. He shall exercise every precaution to avoid destroying or impairing the value of any evidence at the scene of the crime.
(c) 
No officer shall willfully mistreat or use unnecessary violence toward any person, prisoner, or otherwise. He shall not strike a prisoner except when absolutely necessary as a last resort in an effort to overcome resistance or prevent escape.
(d) 
A reserve officer may use deadly force against a person only under those conditions where he would be justified if he killed the person. An officer is justified in using deadly force under the following conditions:
(1) 
In defense of his own life.
(2) 
In defense of another’s life.
(3) 
To prevent certain felonies:
(A) 
Murder.
(B) 
Rape.
(C) 
Robbery.
(D) 
Maiming.
(E) 
Disfiguring.
(F) 
Arson.
(G) 
Castration.
(H) 
Burglary.
(4) 
Also, to prevent the escape of a person known to have committed one of the above offenses or who is attempting to flee from the scene of the crime.
(e) 
No member of the police reserve or department shall be permitted to communicate with a prisoner held on any charge without consent of the chief of police, or delegated authority.
(f) 
No member of the reserve will purchase, or accept as a gift, any article whatsoever from any person under arrest or police detention.
(g) 
No member of the reserve shall take part or be concerned, directly or indirectly, in making or negotiating any compromise or other arrangements between a criminal permitting such criminal to escape the penalty of the law, nor shall be seeking to obtain any continuance or dismissal of any trial in court out of friendship for the defendant, or otherwise interfere with the course of justice.
(h) 
Every member of the reserve shall always be respectful toward his superior officers and shall hold himself ready at all times to answer their calls and obey their orders.
(i) 
No member of the reserve shall have any communication, oral or written, with reference to the business of the department, with any person not a member of the department, nor with any other police department or law enforcement agency.
(j) 
Card playing involving gambling of any kind, whether or not money is involved, will not be allowed in the police department.
(k) 
No member of the reserve, except in the line of duty, shall bring intoxicating liquor, or receive the same, into the police station.
(l) 
Any member of the reserve, when called upon to do so by any person, under any circumstances, shall give his name in a respectful and courteous manner.
(m) 
No loafing or lounging, profane or indecent language, disorderly conduct or unnecessary noise shall be allowed in the police department building. The police department is a business office and shall be used for that purpose.
(n) 
Every member of the police reserve is expected to discharge his duties with coolness and firmness in all cases, and in time of extreme peril all available officers shall act together and assist and protect each other in restoring order and peace.
(o) 
The city police department has jurisdiction only in criminal cases, and no member of the reserve shall render aid or assistance in civil matters except to prevent an immediate breach of peace or to quell a disturbance actually existing. This rule is not intended to restrict the attendance of an officer in civil court as a witness where he has been legally summoned.
(p) 
Members of the reserve shall be held responsible for the proper handling and care of equipment, tools and other property of the county or city that is assigned to them.
(q) 
No member of the reserve shall make a public address or write for publication concerning the affairs of the department without the effective consent of the chief of police.
(r) 
All property which may be found or for any reason taken by one or all members of the reserves shall be promptly turned in to the property room and duly catalogued and reported.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.107)
(a) 
Each member of the reserve force shall be required to work a minimum of 8 hours per calendar month to maintain his certification of reserve status.
(b) 
It will be mandatory that each reserve officer make arrangements with the scheduling officer or the chief of police prior to his reporting to duty.
(c) 
Each reserve officer is required to enter his name, unit number, date, and total hours worked, on forms provided by the police department.
(d) 
Each member of the reserve shall furnish his uniform and equipment and, following a 90-day probation period, be reimbursed for the uniform.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.108)