§ 2.56.050. Police reserve force.

A.

The police reserve force is created. The force consists of not more than fifteen (15) members, who are appointed by the chief of police upon the approval of the city council. Members of the force serve at the discretion of the chief of police, without compensation. A member is not entitled to an administrative hearing prior to or upon termination of the member's appointment.

B.

To be eligible to be appointed to the force, a person must:

1.

Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;

2.

Reside in the city;

3.

Have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate;

4.

Possess a valid Texas drivers license;

5.

Not have been convicted of a felony or, within the five-year period preceding the appointment, of a Class A or Class B misdemeanor or any offense involving moral turpitude;

6.

Meet the physical requirements established by the police department;

7.

Have successfully completed a basic law enforcement training course accredited by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.

C.

A member of the force serves as a peace officer only during the actual discharge of the member's duties as a reserve force officer. If the member has not been called into service by the chief of police, the member may not carry a weapon or otherwise act as a peace officer. A member may not assume full-time duties as a regular police officer for the city.

D.

A member must undergo training as prescribed from time to time by the chief of police.

E.

The city is not liable for injury to or death of a member in the line of duty, unless the injury or death is caused by the city's gross negligence. Upon appointment, a member must execute and deliver to the chief of police a release of liability in form approved by the city attorney.

(Prior code § 21-6)