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Chapter 2.16 — POLICE DEPARTMENT RESERVE CORPS

Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Palos Verdes Estates

§ 2.16.010. Established – Appointment – Control.

There is hereby established a police reserve corps. The corps is so established as a voluntary organization composed of persons to be appointed by the chief of police of the city (hereinafter referred to in this chapter as the “chief”). Each and all of the persons so appointed and composing the corps shall receive compensation and equipment as fixed and determined by the city council. All persons appointed pursuant to this chapter shall be considered volunteers and shall not be defined as employees pursuant to city personnel regulations. The city shall furnish each member of the police reserve corps with general liability insurance and worker’s compensation. The chief shall have complete authority and control over the corps. The chief may appoint as members of the corps any persons whom the chief deems to be qualified for membership, pursuant to the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) guidelines. (Ord. 221 § 1, 1964; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.16.020. Mounted police unit.

As a part of the police reserve corps referred to in PVEMC § 2.16.010, the chief of police is authorized to establish a mounted patrol unit. Any mounted patrol unit shall furnish its own mount and tack. Members of the mounted patrol unit shall not be compensated. (Ord. 399 § 1, 1985; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.16.030. Classification of reserve police officers.

Reserve police officers are designated as level I, II, or III, based upon the amount of POST training hours they receive. The amount of required training to qualify for each classification shall be as prescribed by POST. Reserve officer assignments within the police department shall be determined according to reserve officer level status. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.16.040. Function.

The corps shall function as a unit of the police department, 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 beneficial to supplement local police protection provided by the regular police officers of the city. Level I reserve police officers may be permitted to work alone in the prevention and detection of crime, including making arrests; provided, that they have received all required POST training. Level II reserve police officers that have completed all required POST training shall work under the immediate supervision of a full-time, regular police officer, unless such work is related to traffic control, security at parades and sporting events, report taking, evidence transportation, parking enforcement, or other duties that are not likely to result in physical arrests, in which case the reserve police officer may act alone. Level II reserve police officers may make arrests while under the immediate supervision of a full-time, regular police officer. Level III reserve police officers shall only be authorized to carry out limited support duties not requiring general law enforcement powers in their routine performance, including without limitation traffic control, security at parades and sporting events, report taking, evidence transportation, parking enforcement, or other duties that are not likely to result in physical arrests. Level III reserve police officers shall be supervised in the immediate vicinity by a level

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA § 2.16.040

PALOS VERDES ESTATES CODE

§ 2.16.110

I reserve police officer or a full-time, regular police officer at all times, and are not authorized to make arrests.

(Ord. 221 § 2, 1964; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.16.050. Training and assignments.

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. All members shall maintain training qualifications established by POST. The authority of a person designated as a peace officer pursuant to this chapter extends only for the duration of the person’s specific assignment.

(Ord. 221 § 3, 1964; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.16.060. Qualifications.

No person shall become a member of the corps established by this chapter until that person has taken all required POST 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 the chief’s duly authorized representative, as a member of the corps.

(Ord. 221 § 4, 1964; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.16.070. Rules and regulations.

Reserve police officers shall be governed by the departmental “Reasonable Rules of Good Conduct,” the rules, regulations and orders of the chief, and the Palos Verdes Estates police department manual.

(Ord. 221 § 5, 1964; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.16.080. Termination – Resignation.

The membership of any person in the corps may be terminated by the chief at any time, and any member of the corps may resign from the corps upon notifying the chief of police in writing of the resignation.

(Ord. 221 § 6, 1964; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.16.090. Identification.

When a selected and designated person has been duly sworn in, an identification card, badge, 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. 221 § 7, 1964; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.16.100. Uniform – Sidearms.

  • A. Reserve police officers shall be like equipped as regular officers according to departmental policy and state law. Uniforms, badges, helmets, leather gear, and insignia shall be issued by the department.

  • B. Only departmentally authorized firearms and ammunition shall be carried. (Ord. 221 § 9, 1964; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA

ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL

§ 2.16.110

§ 2.16.120

§ 2.16.110. Exemption from membership in retirement system.

The members of the corps shall not be eligible for membership in the State Employees’ Retirement Act or system membership of the city, but each and all of the members of the corps, as such members, shall be entitled to receive full protection and benefits provided for disaster service workers and civilian defense workers, all as contemplated and set forth in and under the provisions of theCalifornia Labor Code relating to disaster service workers and civilian defense workers.

  • (Ord. 221 § 10, 1964; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.16.120. Misrepresentation.

It is unlawful for any person (other than a regular police officer of the city) who is not a member of the corps (A) to wear, carry or display any identification card, badge, cap piece, uniform or insignia of the corps, or (B) in any manner to represent himself or herself to be connected with the corps. Uniforms may only be worn to, from, or in the performance of police duties. (Ord. 221 § 11, 1964; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA

ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL

§ 2.24.010

§ 2.24.060

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▸Contents — Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code
Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code
  1. Title 1
  2. Title 2
  3. Chapter 2.12 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  4. Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
  5. Chapter 2.10 — FINANCE DIRECTOR
  6. Chapter 2.12 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  7. Chapter 2.16 — POLICE DEPARTMENT RESERVE CORPS
  8. Chapter 2.24 — COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
  9. Chapter 2.28 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
  10. Chapter 2.32 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  11. Chapter 2.36 — PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT
  12. Chapter 2.38 — POST-EMPLOYMENT LOBBYING
  13. Title 3
  14. Chapter 3.00 — SPECIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX
  15. Chapter 3.04 — ASSESSMENT AND TAX COLLECTION
  16. Chapter 3.08 — SALES AND USE TAX
  17. Chapter 3.24 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
  18. Chapter 3.28 — TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
  19. Chapter 3.32 — CHARGE FOR SPECIAL POLICE SERVICES
  20. Chapter 3.36 — LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES SPECIAL TAX
  21. Title 5
  22. Chapter 5.04 — FORTUNETELLING AND RELATED PRACTICES
  23. Chapter 5.08 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
  24. Chapter 5.16 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
  25. Chapter 5.20 — COMMERCIAL FILM PERMIT
  26. Chapter 5.25 — REAL PROPERTY RECORDS REPORT
  27. Title 6
  28. Chapter 6.04 — ANIMAL CONTROL GENERALLY
  29. Chapter 6.08 — REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO DOGS
  30. Chapter 6.12 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS DOGS
  31. Chapter 6.16 — VACCINATION
  32. Title 8
  33. Chapter 8.32
  34. Chapter 8.04 — HEALTH CODE
  35. Chapter 8.14
  36. Chapter 8.16 — GARBAGE AND RUBBISH
  37. Chapter 8.18 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
  38. Chapter 8.24 — HANG GLIDERS AND MODEL AIRCRAFT
  39. Chapter 8.32 — OUTDOOR BUSINESS LIGHTING
  40. Chapter 8.36 — SUBSTANDARD PREMISES
  41. Chapter 8.40
  42. Chapter 8.44 — WELLS AND MINES
  43. Chapter 8.52 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION
  44. Chapter 8.56 — SMOKING PROHIBITED
  45. Chapter 8.60 — FIREWORKS
  46. Title 9
  47. Chapter 9.04 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
  48. Chapter 9.05 — PICKETING
  49. Chapter 9.08 — CURFEW
  50. Chapter 9.12 — WEAPONS
  51. Chapter 9.16 — USE OF BEACHES
  52. Chapter 9.18 — SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY FOR PARTIES AT WHICH UNDE…
  53. Chapter 9.20
  54. Title 10
  55. Chapter 10.02 — PENALTIES
  56. Chapter 10.08 — TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
  57. Chapter 10.12
  58. Chapter 10.16 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
  59. Chapter 10.20 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
  60. Chapter 10.24 — SPECIAL STOPS
  61. Chapter 10.28 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
  62. Chapter 10.32
  63. Chapter 10.36 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – VENDING
  64. Chapter 10.40
  65. Chapter 10.44 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – TIMES
  66. Chapter 10.48 — STOPPING FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING ONLY
  67. Chapter 10.52
  68. Chapter 10.60 — CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
  69. Title 12
  70. Chapter 12.04 — ENCROACHMENTS
  71. Chapter 12.12 — EXCAVATIONS
  72. Chapter 12.16 — STREET TREES
  73. Chapter 12.20 — STREET AND SIDEWALK USE RESTRICTIONS
  74. Chapter 12.24 — PARKS
  75. Chapter 12.32
  76. Title 13
  77. Chapter 13.08 — STORM DRAINS AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND POL…
  78. Chapter 13.12 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  79. Chapter 13.14 — SANITARY SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
  80. Title 15
  81. Chapter 15.04
  82. Chapter 15.08 — ADMINISTRATION
  83. Chapter 15.12
  84. Chapter 15.20
  85. Chapter 15.50 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  86. Title 16
  87. Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  88. Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS
  89. Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS
  90. Title 17
  91. Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  92. Chapter 17.10 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
  93. Chapter 17.20 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  94. Chapter 17.22 — SITE PLAN PERMITS
  95. Chapter 17.36 — STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
  96. Chapter 17.40
  97. Chapter 17.44 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  98. Title 18
  99. Chapter 18.55 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  100. Chapter 18.32 — WALLS AND FENCES
  101. Chapter 18.36 — NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY
  102. Chapter 18.37
  103. Chapter 18.39
  104. Chapter 18.40 — MIXED-USE OVERLAY (MU-O) ZONE
  105. Chapter 18.42 — HOME OCCUPATION
  106. Chapter 18.45 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  107. Chapter 18.50 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
  108. Chapter 18.60 — NONCOMMERCIAL ANTENNAS
  109. Chapter 18.64 — MOBILEHOME PARKS
  110. Chapter 18.72 — SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  111. Chapter 18.73 — REGULATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA
  112. Title 19
  113. Chapter 19.01 — DEFINITIONS
  114. Chapter 19.02
  115. Title OL

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