The city council establishes a reserve police force that shall be appointed by the chief of police with the consent of the city council.
(1995 Code, sec. 21.240)
Members of the police reserve force shall serve at the discretion of the chief of police and city council, and, subject to city council approval, may be called into service at any time the chief of police considers it necessary to have additional officers to preserve the peace and to enforce the law.
(1995 Code, sec. 21.241)
Members of the reserve police force may not carry a weapon or otherwise act as a police officer until the council has approved such member to act as a police officer. After approval, such person may so act only when specifically so authorized by the chief of police and when discharging official duties as a duly constituted peace officer.
(1995 Code, sec. 21.242)
Members of the reserve police force shall meet the qualifications and standards of training required for reserve officers established by the state.
(1995 Code, sec. 21.243)