Whenever in this chapter the term "Chief of Police" is used,
it shall be deemed to include the term "acting Chief of Police."
(Prior code § 17.3)
The Chief of Police of the City is authorized from time to time
and in his or her discretion to appoint reserve police officers, who
shall have the duties and authorities provided by this chapter.
(Prior code § 17.4)
All reserve police officers of the City shall at all times be
under the supervision and control of the Chief of Police and shall
be subject to call at any time by the Chief of Police to serve as
reserve police officers.
(Prior code § 17.5)
Reserve police officers shall only be compensated when working
"special events" that are compensated through third parties, in response
to a legal criminal, traffic or civil subpoena, and when authorized
by the City Manager for seasonal events. Reserve officers are paid
a monthly per diem as approved by the City Manager as reimbursement
for personnel expenses related to their position. No reserve officer
of the City shall receive compensation from the City while on duty
unless specifically authorized to receive compensation by the City
Council; provided, however, that this section shall in no way prejudice
the right of a reserve police officer to receive compensation arising
out of accident or injury incurred while in the course of duty, if
such reserve police officer would be otherwise entitled to receive
such compensation.
(14-07)
A reserve police officer shall have the power and authority
of a regular police officer under the following circumstances only:
A.
When
having satisfied the requirements of a Level I reserve officer as
defined by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements;
B.
When
accompanied by a regular police officer;
C.
When
on duty during a declared emergency;
D.
When
on duty during a declared disaster;
E.
When
specifically assigned to duty by the Chief of Police unaccompanied
by a regular police officer.
(14-07)
No reserve police officer shall wear or use in any way his or
her badge, except while on duty with the police department of the
City.
(Prior code § 17.9)
Every reserve police officer of the City shall be subject to
removal at any time by the Chief of Police or by the City Council.
All property issued to any reserve police officer by the City shall
remain the property of the City and shall be returned by such reserve
police officer at the end of his or her employment.
(Prior code § 17.8)
In addition to the performance of their regular and ordinary
duties, it shall be the duty of all police officers, at all times
and under all circumstances, to go to the aid of all persons or animals
in distress or danger and render them such help and assistance as
lies within their power.
(Prior code § 2.7)
In case any police officer should be injured while rendering such additional services as provided by Section 2.12.080, he or she shall be deemed to be injured in the course of his or her employment and shall be entitled to workers' compensation therefor as provided by law.
(Prior code § 2.8)
All unclaimed property in the possession of the police department
shall be held by the police department for a period of three months
before disposition thereof shall be made. Thereafter, such property
shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder. Notice of such
public auction sale shall be given by the Chief of Police at least
five days before the time fixed therefor by publication once in a
newspaper of general circulation published within the County. The
proceeds of such sale shall be deposited in the general fund of the
City.
Provided, if the City purchasing officer determines that unclaimed
property otherwise eligible for sale at public auction is needed for
public use, said property shall not be auctioned, and instead, title
to it shall be transferred to the City.
(Prior code § 17.2; 91-8)
