Chapter 2.46
RESERVE POLICE FORCE1
Sections:
2.46.060 Use requiring additional manpower.
2.46.010 Established.
There is hereby created the Enumclaw reserve police force. Members of the police force shall be appointed by the Enumclaw chief of police. The reserve officers comprising the force shall be under the supervision of the chief of police and/or his designated subordinate. (Ord. 2002 § 1, 1999).
2.46.020 Duties.
An Enumclaw reserve officer shall be fully commissioned to enforce the criminal laws of the state and city. The duties of a reserve police officer shall be in the same manner and the same capacity as a full time police officer with the same assignment. (Ord. 2002 § 2, 1999).
2.46.030 Membership.
An application for a position of a reserve police officer must meet the following requirements:
A. Citizen of the United States of America;
B. Twenty one years of age or older;
C. Successfully passed both an oral board and a written test;
D. Successfully passed a polygraph, physical examination and background check;
E. Submit a completed application, on the form required by the city, which, in addition to completing the application, will provide written authorization to allow credit, driving and reference checks;
F. Successfully complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Reserve Academy;
G. Successfully complete 20 hours of authorized training per calendar year;
H. Shall qualify with their firearm in accordance with departmental standards;
I. Shall purchase their own uniform, body armor, and related equipment per departmental policy. The police department will provide insignia, weapon, training and related equipment and support per departmental policy;
J. Shall be responsible for the maintenance and care of all uniforms and equipment;
K. Shall contribute a minimum of 24 hours of service per month, which shall not include training or paid details. Exceptions may be considered in the event of illness or other considerations, at the discretion of the chief of police;
L. Execute an agreement of understanding that their position is at the sole discretion of the chief of police and may be terminated at any time for any reason without cause;
M. Execute an oath of office. (Ord. 2002 § 3, 1999).
2.46.040 Powers.
Powers shall be that of a fully commissioned police officer while on duty to enforce the criminal laws of the state and of the city. (Ord. 2002 § 4, 1999).
2.46.050 Compensation.
Members of the reserve police force shall serve without compensation. Members of the reserve police force shall not be regarded as a city employee for any purpose and shall not be subject to civil service rules and regulations nor shall be entitled to any benefits including, but not limited to, police pension funds or any benefit under LEOFF. (Ord. 2002 § 5, 1999).
2.46.060 Use requiring additional manpower.
Members of the reserve police force shall be used to augment police officers as additional manpower. They will not be used to supplant full time paid police officers. (Ord. 2002 § 6, 1999).
For provisions regarding police officers see Ch. 2.76 EMC; for those regarding the civil service commission for police see Ch. 2.72 EMC; for salaries see Ch. 2.78 EMC.Prior legislation: 1958 Code §§ 1.58.010 – 1.58.050.