This chapter shall be known as the Police Reserve Corps Ordinance
of the City of Santa Barbara.
(Ord. 3010 §1, 1964)
There is hereby established in and for the City of Santa Barbara
a Police Reserve Corps, hereinafter referred to as the "Corps." The
Corps is so established as a voluntary organization composed of persons
to be appointed by the Chief of Police hereinafter referred to as
the "Chief." Each and all of the persons so appointed and composing
the Corps shall serve gratuitously with the following exceptions.
A.
Such
reserve members may be reimbursed in the manner provided by law, in
the amount of one complete work uniform excluding gun, handcuffs and
all leather goods after six months of satisfactory attendance, performance
and service. Upon reimbursement, the complete uniform shall become
the property of the Santa Barbara Police Department and is to be returned
on termination or resignation from the Corps.
B.
Whenever
in his or her judgment an actual compelling emergency situation or
situations arise or exist and the regular force be inadequate, the
Chief may assign members of the Corps to such duties as he or she
may prescribe, provided that where practicable and advance time permits,
the approval of the City Administrator shall be obtained. Such services
may be compensated for in an amount commensurate with compensation
paid to order local auxiliary Police forces.
C.
When
the Chief directs a member of the Corps to perform a special duty
and the City receives reimbursement of the cost of that duty from
the party who requested that special duty, the member shall receive
compensation at the rate established by the City.
The Chief shall have complete authority and control over the
Corps. The membership of the Corps shall not exceed 50, excluding
Technical Reserves. The Chief may appoint as members of the Corps,
any persons whom he or she deems to be qualified and he or she may
reject any application for membership.
D.
In
accordance with FLSA Regulation 29 C.F.R., Sections 553.106(a) and
(e), any Reserve Officer who fulfills the monthly minimum requirements
as prescribed by the Chief of Police and is otherwise in good standing
to include current weapons qualification, will receive a "Nominal
Fee" of $50 for that month. An additional $50 stipend will be paid
to any Reserve Officer serving in a leadership position of Lieutenant
or Sergeant, providing they have met the conditions above, in recognition
of the increased duties and responsibilities associated with those
positions.
(Ord. 4019, 1979; Ord. 4638, 1990)
The Corps shall function as a unit of the Police Department,
and shall also function to assist regular Police Officers of the City
in law enforcement and the maintenance of peace and order in all cases
where, in the opinion of the Chief, it is impracticable to furnish
adequate Police protection solely by means of the regular Police Officers
of the City.
(Ord. 3010 §3, 1964)
The Chief shall provide for the training of candidates for membership
in the Corps and for the further training of members of the Corps
in all fields of Police activity, and for that purpose may assign
such members to any of the various Police duties of the Police Department
of the City.
(Ord. 3010 §4, 1964)
No person shall become a member of the Corps until he or she
has taken the training and is able to meet all other requirements
prescribed by the Chief for such membership. When so qualified, and
when selected by the Chief, such member shall then be sworn in by
the Chief, or his or her duly authorized representative, as a member
of the Corps and shall take and file with the City Clerk the required
loyalty oath.
(Ord. 3010 §5, 1964)
In order to effectuate the purpose of the Corps, the Chief shall
promulgate and establish rules and regulations to govern the Corps,
including the fixing of specific duties of its members and providing
for the maintenance of discipline. He or she may change such orders
from time to time. Such rules and regulations shall be approved by
the Fire and Police Commission and shall become effective upon the
date of such approval.
(Ord. 3010 §6, 1964)
The membership of any person in the Corps may be terminated
by the Chief at any time, and any member of said Corps may resign
from the Corps at any time upon notifying the Chief of Police in writing
of his or her resignation at least 10 days prior to the effective
date of such resignation.
(Ord. 3010 §7, 1964)
When a selected and designated person has been duly sworn in
and has subscribed and filed the required loyalty oath, a Police Identification
Card, Civil Defense Identification Card, badge and cap piece, and
such other insignia or evidence of identification as the Chief may
prescribe shall be issued to such person who shall thereupon be a
member of the Corps.
(Ord. 3010 §8, 1964)
No member of the Corps shall carry any firearm until he or she
has qualified for and received authorization by the Chief. No reserve
member shall carry a firearm except while on, and to and from a duty
status. All members of the Corps when on duty shall carry the regulation
Police baton unless otherwise instructed by the Chief.
(Ord. 3010 §9, 1964)
A member of the Corps when on duty as assigned by the Chief
or his or her duly authorized representative, shall have the authority
to direct traffic in accordance with the provisions of the ordinances
of the City and the laws of the State of California, and shall have
the same general power of arrest as regular personnel of the Police
Department, subject, however, to any limitation which the Chief or
his or her duly authorized representative may impose. Provided, however,
when in off-duty status, a member of the Corps shall have the same
general power of arrest as that of a private citizen of this State.
(Ord. 3010 §10, 1964)
Subject to the provisions of Section 9.114.020, the Chief may by order diminish or expand the membership of the Corps at any time as in his or her discretion may be required.
(Ord. 3010 §11, 1964)
A.
The
uniform for members of the Corps shall be similar to but with distinguishing
difference to the uniform worn by members of the regular Police Department,
and arms carried by members are to be carried in the regulation Police
Sam Brown belt and holster, as approved by the Chief. Insignia, identification,
baton and badge shall be furnished by the City and shall be and remain
the property of the City.
B.
The
uniform, badge, cap piece, insignia (other than identification card),
gun, belt, holster and baton shall be carried only while the member
carrying same is on duty as assigned by the Chief.
(Ord. 3010 §12, 1964)
The members of the Corps shall not for any purpose be deemed
to be members of the Police Department of the City.
(Ord. 3010 §13, 1964; Ord. 3084 §1, 1965)
Each member of the Corps, when engaged in the performance of
duties to which he or she may be duly and regularly assigned as provided
in this chapter, shall be entitled to the protection and benefits
of the California Workmen's Compensation and Insurance Act (Division
4, Labor Code). For purposes of this Act, members of the Corps who
serve without pay or other consideration shall be registered as disaster
service workers and be entitled to benefits under such act as disaster
service workers.
(Ord. 3010 §13, 1964; Ord. 3084 §1, 1965)
It is unlawful for any person (other than a regular Police Officer
of the City) who is not a member of the Corps to wear, carry or display
any identification card, badge, cap piece, uniform or insignia of
the Corps, or in any manner to represent him or herself to be connected
with the Corps.
(Ord. 3010 §14, 1964)
Individuals desiring to volunteer time to the Police Department
in various capacities, such as Assistant Armorer, Crime Analyst, etc.,
may be assigned as Technical Reserves (Level 3). No weapons, uniforms,
or compensation will be issued.
(Ord. 4638, 1990)
