Hanford Municipal Code Ch. 2.58 Reserve Police Officers

For purposes of this chapter, certain words and phrases used in this title are defined as follows:

"Designated reserve"

is a Level I peace officer who is assigned to the detection of crime and the general enforcement of the laws of this state and shall include the full powers and duties of a peace officer as provided by Penal Code Section 830.6(a)(2).

"Non-designated reserve"

is a Level I reserve peace officer whose authority extends only for the duration of a specific assignment as provided by Penal Code Section 830.6(a)(1).

(Ord. 10-04, 04/06/2010)

A. Any person duly appointed as a non-designated reserve peace officer may be appointed as a designated reserve if:

1. The person was issued a Level I reserve officer certificate before January 1, 1997; or

2. Has attended and successfully completed the mandated training prescribed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST);

3. Possesses a current graduation certificate; and

4. The chief of police determines that the person is qualified to perform general law enforcement duties by reason of the person's training and experience.

B. The chief of police may, in his or her sole discretion and without cause, withdraw peace officer status from any reserve peace officer.

(Ord. 10-04, 04/06/2010)