San Leandro Municipal Code Art. 4 Organization, Duties and Responsibilities of the Police Reserves

The total authorized strength of the Reserve Unit varies as authorized by the City Council, and generally, includes a Reserve Lieutenant, seven Reserve Sergeants, and a complement of Reserve Police Officers.

(a) A Police Reserve Lieutenant shall coordinate the activities of the Unit under the direction of the Patrol Commander and Reserve Coordinator. The Reserve Lieutenant is appointed by the Chief of Police upon recommendation of the Program Manager and the Reserve Coordinator.

(b) The Reserve Lieutenant shall carry out the orders that are delegated to the Reserve Unit by the Patrol Division Commander or Coordinator.

(c) The Reserve Lieutenant shall see that the Reserve Sergeants and Officers maintain a high degree of efficiency, integrity and responsibility.

(d) The Reserve Lieutenant shall conduct all meeting and generally supervise all Reserve activities.

(e) The Reserve Lieutenant may, with the approval of the Patrol Division Commander and the Coordinator, make changes in the staff, when it is deemed necessary for benefit of the organization.

(f) The Reserve Lieutenant shall delegate authority to Reserve Sergeants to carry out the objectives of the department and the Reserve Unit.

(g) The Reserve Lieutenant shall see that all members of the organization have knowledge of, and adhere to, the rules and regulations governing the Police Reserve Unit.

(a) There will be seven Reserve Sergeants, one Sergeant in charge of a squad of Reserves each night of the week. These Sergeants are appointed by the Reserve Lieutenant with the approval of the Program Manager and Reserve Coordinator.

(b) The Reserve Sergeants shall be selected and appointed according to ability, interest, availability and willingness to accept responsibility, as determined by the Reserve Lieutenant, Patrol Commander and Coordinator. A Reserve Sergeant must be a Level I Reserve Officer (Refer to §11.3.425).

(c) In addition to their line responsibilities as squad leaders, the Reserve Sergeants shall also have staff responsibilities in the area of supplies and equipment, attendance and records, processing of new applications, planning and training or other such areas designated by the Coordinator.

(d) When acting as squad leader, the Reserve Sergeant shall be responsible for Reserve Officers reporting on time and properly assigning the officers.

(e) The Reserve Sergeant shall see that the officers are in proper uniform and are properly groomed in accordance with the Uniform Rules and Regulations of the department.

(f) The Reserve Sergeant shall assign officers to work details and special assignments.

(g) The Reserve Sergeant shall see that pertinent information is disseminated to the Reserve Officers.

(h) The Reserve Sergeant shall forward to the Reserve Lieutenant and/or Coordinator, notice of any violation of Departmental or Reserve rules and regulations committed by any Reserve Officer.

(i) The Reserve Sergeant shall forward through the chain of command any requests, needs, problems of Reserve Officers of their squad.

(a) All members will familiarize themselves with, conform to, abide by the San Leandro Police Policies, Special Orders, Rules and Regulations.

(b) In addition, all Reserve Officers will be familiar with, conform to, and abide by the rules and regulations of the Police Reserve Organization.

(c) It will be the responsibility of the Reserve Officer to carry out the lawful orders of the superior officers of the Police Reserve Unit, the Reserve Coordinator, and all regular officers of the department.

(d) The primary duty of the Reserve Officer is to assist the regular officers of the department in the performance of their duties. The Reserve Officer is, at all times, subordinate to the regular officer.

(e) All Reserve Officers will be assigned a "ride night." The Reserve Officer will report for line-up training at either swing shift or "B" shift on that ride night. The Patrol Sergeant and Reserve Sergeant will make assignments (which may include assignments other than patrol duty) consistent with POST requirements for Level I and Level II Reserve Officers.

(1) The transport van will be of primary concern when assignments are made.

(2) Each Reserve Officer reporting for duty at any time other than "B" shift, will notify the Reserve Sergeant scheduled for duty via the green log sheet.

(3) A Reserve Officer may ride additional nights as long as permission is received from the Reserve Coordinator or Patrol Sergeant.

(4) Reserve Officers may ride on day shift or midnight shift only with the approval of the Reserve Coordinator.

(f) When reporting for duty, the Reserve Officer will be properly attired and neatly groomed in accordance with Department Policy and departmental Uniform Specifications.

(g) It will be the responsibility of each Reserve Officer to:

(1) Maintain a uniform.

(2) Maintain all issued equipment.

(3) Maintain a locker in a secure manner with a lock.

(h) If a uniform item is rendered unserviceable, the Reserve Officer will notify the supply sergeant for replacement.

(i) If any departmental equipment becomes lost or stolen, it shall be immediately reported to the Reserve Sergeant in writing. The Reserve Sergeant shall notify the Reserve Coordinator as soon as possible.

(j) While on patrol with a regular officer, Reserve Officers will observe and assist when necessary. They will follow the regular officer's directions at all time. The Reserve Officer will:

(1) Not use the car radio unless specifically requested to do so by the regular officer. Be familiar with the numerical radio code and keep communications brief and concise. Use the radio in accordance with the departmental Radio Procedure Manual.

(2) If the regular officer requests it, keep an accurate log of activity, time, address, nature of call, arrival time and departure time.

(3) Not interrupt interrogations or volunteer information to subjects. If there is something the Reserve Officer feels is important to the situation, it should be communicated to the regular officer in a confidential manner away from the general public.

(4) Be aware that all records, communications and incidents pertaining to the police department are confidential and not to be discussed outside the department.

(k) Each Reserve Officer shall, as soon as possible, and in no case later than three days, notify their squad leader and the Coordinator of any change in address or telephone number.

(l) Reserve Officers shall not use the police station to loiter or congregate, except in conjunction with a pending assignment or upon the occasion of a bona fide meeting.

(m) A Reserve Officer shall not use their position, their badge, or their identification card to gain special consideration to obtain credit for themselves or others, or to gain free admission, discount or any gratuities.

Upon appointment, a new Reserve Officer shall be assigned to a Reserve Field Training Officer for a minimum of 200 hours, to meet POST requirements. While in training the Reserve Officer shall ride only with the assigned Field Training Officer, except as otherwise directed by the Patrol Sergeant, Reserve Coordinator, or Program Manager.

New Reserve Officers must qualify with the regulation sidearm and shotgun prior to riding.

The minimum requirements for Level I and Level II designations are listed below. Any Level II Officer who has completed the minimum requirements and wishes to attain Level I status, should advise the Reserve Coordinator in writing. The Reserve Coordinator will then determine whether or not the officer has met the minimum requirements for Level I status, and if the Reserve Officer's record is consistent with the responsibilities given Level I officers.

(a) POST Requirements for Non-Designated Level I. Reserve Officers must have achieved the minimum training requirements as defined in POST Administration Manual Section H-1-2(a). Prior to being assigned to duties, which include the exercise of police officer powers, Level I Reserve Officers shall satisfactorily complete training requirements of the Regular Basic Course or its equivalents (POST Administrative Manual Section D-1-3).

(b) POST Requirements for Level II. Reserve Officers must have achieved the minimum training requirements as defined in POST Administration Manual Section H-1-2(b). Prior to being assigned to duties, which include the exercise of police officer powers, Level II Reserve Officers shall satisfactorily complete the POST-certified two-part Reserve Level III Module and the Level II Module (POST Administrative Manual Section D-1-3).

(c) New Level I Officers. New Level I Officers will be assigned to ride with a senior Level I Officer for 40 hours of training.