City Code Section
- A. Each new sworn member of the police reserve must complete an application provided by the Chief of Police, including fingerprinting for better identification.
- B. Sworn members of such police reserve will not be compensated unless specifically authorized and provided by the Council.
- C. Upon appointment each sworn member of the police reserve must take an oath of office, and such oath will be filed with the Auditor.
- D. Sworn members of the police reserve will serve at the pleasure of the Chief of Police and must wear a uniform prescribed by the Chief of Police. They must perform the duties and take training as directed by the Chief of Police. They must observe the rules of conduct applicable to paid police officers. They will, in the performance of their duties, be subject to the orders of commanding officers as designated by the Bureau of Police. They must, at all times, cooperate with paid police officers in the performance of their duties. While on any authorized assignment, they will be covered by the City’s self-insurance, as authorized under the provisions of the Oregon State Workers’ Compensation Act. The insurance will be in a form approved by the City Attorney. It is unlawful for any person whose appointment has been terminated to retain possession of or refuse to return any badge, identification or equipment issued to such person after demand for the return has been made by the City Administrator, Chief of Police or anyone acting under and by the authority of the City Administrator or Chief of Police. Sworn members of the police reserve will be subject to police duty only when authorized by the Chief of Police or designee.