HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 12-7380 RESOLUTION NO. 12 -7380
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ESTABLISHING THE VOLUNTEER RESERVE POLICE OFFICER PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Downey Reserve Officer Program is designed to attract, train,
and retain volunteers certified by the California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST)
to perform law enforcement work and who desire to contribute their valuable time and skills on a
part- time basis to maintain a safe community;
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that the need to supplement support staff in the event of
an emergency and /or to meet critical staffing needs with a program that emphasizes
volunteerism, captures law enforcement career interest, and focuses on law enforcement work
in the Downey community, provides benefit to the City;
WHEREAS, the City has established selection, training, and performance standards for
a participant in the City of Downey Volunteer Reserve Police Officer Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The attached Administrative Regulation No. 441 provides the
administrative guidelines for the Volunteer Reserve Police Officer Program which includes the
job specification for the positions of Reserve Police Officer Level land Reserve Police Officer
Level 1 1 .
SECTION 2. In addition to workers' compensation insurance coverage as prescribed
for volunteers per City of Downey Resolution No. 5336, the following shall be paid to a Reserve
Police Officer who works the required minimum of twenty (20) hours per month to cover out -of-
pocket expenses incidental to providing services:
a. Nominal amount of $100.00 per month
b. Up to $100.00 per court appearance
SECTION 3. Out of pocket expenses are intended to cover meals, travel, transportation,
uniform and related equipment maintenance, tuition and other costs for attending required
training mandates, including books and supplies.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13 day of Nov tuber, 2012.
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Mayor
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ADRIA M. JIMENE , CMC
City Clerk
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held on the 13 day of November 2012, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members: Guerra, Marquez, Vasquez, Gafin, Mayor Brossmer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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ADRIA M. JIMEN Z, CMC
City Clerk
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ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Issued: November 13, 2012
Number: -441
Sections: 1 -
Effective Date: November 13, 2012
SUBJECT: RESERVE POLICE OFFICER PROGRAM
1. PURPOSE. To establish guidelines for the selection, appointment, training, and 1
implementation of the volunteer Reserve Police Officer Program. The objectives of the
Downey Police Reserve Unit shall be to promote civic interest in law enforcement, gain
personal knowledge and proficiency in the field of law enforcement, and serve the
community through the maintenance of a Downey Police Reserve Unit ready to
supplement the regular force at times of need.
The services of the Reserve Police Officer Unit shall not be used in any manner that
would circumvent the building -up of, or the maintenance of, the regular Downey Police
Department of its proper strength; nor shall the services of individual members be used
to the detriment of personnel of the Downey Police Department.
2. AUTHORITY. Section 604 (h) of the City Charter and City of - Downeyy Resolution No. 12-
3. APPLICATION. This regulation applies to the selection, appointment, and placement of
part -time volunteer Reserve Officers with the City of Downey Reserve Police Officer
Program.
4. QUALIFICAT1O t
4.1 Before appointment to the Police Reserve Unit, a candidate must be at least 21
years of age and successfully have completed a California Peace Officers
Standards and Training (POST) approved Basic Police Academy or has
completed a POST approved Reserve Police Academy (Module 11 for Level I1
Reserves and Module !for Level 1 Reserves). Candidates are required to meet
the same standards of selection and appointment as established for full -time
Police Officers.
4.2 Level 1 Reserve Officers must be in compliance with POST regulations at the
• time of appointment, have completed the training requirements of the POST
Regular Basic Course or its equivalents, and may only be appointed as such with
the approval of the Chief of Police. Level 1 Reserve Officers may work alone and
• perform the same duties as full -time regular Police Officers.
CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA
Administrative Regulation No. 441
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4.3 Level 11 Reserve Officers must be in compliance with POST regulations at
the time of appointment with a minimum Level 11 certification. Level 11
Reserve Officers may perform general law enforcement assignments while under
the immediate supervision of a sworn Peace Officer who has completed the
regular police basic academy. .
• 4.4 The job specification for the part-time volunteer position of Reserve Police Officer
is attached.
5. POLICY.
Program Objectives
5.1 Reserve Police Officers create a venue for community volunteerism. Reserve
Police Officers are members of the community who devote time and effort toward
a common goal: creating a safer community. Such community volunteerism has
been used successfully by other police departments as a public relations tool,
showcasing to the public the impact volunteers and police departments can make
in working collaboratively to safeguard the community.
5.2 A Reserve Police Officer Program can also be used as a means to recruit highly
qualified people to full -time, sworn employment. Inevitability, many reserve
officers will distinguish themselves as viable candidates for a position as a
regular Police Officer. If successfully recruited, the transition is often seamless
as most of the hiring procedures have already been completed (i.e., background,
psychological) and the applicant is already familiar with the organization.
5.3 The Downey Police Department shall endeavor to recruit and appoint to
the Reserve Unit only those candidates who meet the high ethical, moral
and professional standards set forth by the Downey Police Department.
Volunteer Reserve Police Officer Service Requirement
5.4 A Reserve Officer is a volunteer civil defense worker and not an employee
_ of the City of Downey. A Reserve Police Officer serves in a volunteer
capacity. There are no rights to employment.
5.5 A Reserve Officer with the City of Downey is required to volunteer a
minimum of twenty (20) hours per month.
5.6 Emergency call -out duty shall apply to Reserve Officers.
5.7 An employee of the City of Downey may not perform Reserve Police Officer
duties that are the same or similar as their duties in the full -time job capacity.
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Compensation for Out -Of -Pocket Exoenses
5.8 The City will provide a nominal monthly amount of $100.00 per month and
up to. $ 100.00 per court appearance.
5.9 Out of pocket expenses are intended to cover meals, travel, transportation,
uniform and related equipment maintenance, tuition and other costs for attending
required training mandates, induding books and supplies.
Reasonable Benefits
6.0 In addition to City provided uniforms and personal protective equipment, the City
will provide workers' compensation insurance coverage as prescribed by City of
Downey Resolution No. 5336
6.1 All property issued to a Reserve Police Officer shall be returned to the Downey
Police Department upon termination of appointment.
6. STANDARDS QF PERFORMANcg
Field Training
6.2 All Reserve Officers of this Department will receive their field training only from
trained and certified Field .Training Officers. The field training program will consist
of a minimum time period of 400 hours. That period can be extended or reduced
by the Reserve Coordinator if circumstances dictate (Le. a full-time Downey
Police officer retires and becomes a reserve officer and does not require further
training). At the discretion the Reserve Coordinator, upon completion of a reserve
officer's training period, he/she will have the ability to ride with any non-
probationary full-time officer or Level 1 reserve officer, or, in the case of Level 1
reserves, be assigned to a patrol district as a solo officer.
Refwve Police Officer Meetings and Training
6.3 • All Reserve Officer meetings will be scheduled and conducted by the Reserve
Coordinator. All Reserve Officers are required to attend scheduled meetings.
Any absentees must receive prior approval from the Reserve Coordinator.
6.4 Reserve Officers are required to attend mandated POST training and any other
mandatory department training sessions.
Identification of Reserve Police Officer .
6.5 All Reserve Officers will be issued a uniform badge and a Department
identification card. The uniform badge shall be the same as that wom by a
regular full -time Police Officer. The identification card will be the standard
identification card with the exception that "Reserve" will be indicated on the card.
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Uniform
6.6 Reserve Officers shall conform to all Department uniform regulations and
appearance standards at all times.
Policy Compliance
6.7 Police Reserve Officers shall be required to adhere to all departmental policies
and procedures. A copy of the policies and procedures will be made available to
each Reserve Officer upon appointment and he/she shall become thoroughly
familiar with these policies. Whenever a rule, regulation, or guideline in this
manual refers to a sworn regular full -time officer, it shall also apply to a sworn
reserve officer unless by its nature it is inapplicable.
Investigations and Complaints
6.8 If a Reserve Officer has a complaint made against him/her or becomes involved
in an internal investigation, that complaint or internal investigation . shall be
investigated by designated personnel at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
Reserve Officers are considered at -will volunteers. Government Code § 3300 et
seq. does not apply to Reserve Officers with the exception that the right to
hearing is limited to the opportunity to clear their name.
Reserve Officer Evaluations
6.9 While in training, Reserve Officers will be continuously evaluated by their
designated Field Training Officer using standardized daily observation reports.
The Reserve Officer will be considered a trainee until all of the training phases
have been completed. Reserve Officers having completed their field training will
be evaluated annually using standard performance evaluation guidelines set forth
by the department.
Firearms Requirements •
7.0 Penal Code § 830.6(a)(1) designates a Reserve Police Officer as having peace
officer powers during his/her assigned tour of duty, provided the Reserve Officer
qualifies or falls within the provisions of Penal Code §832.6.
Carrying Weapon on Duty
7.1 Penal Code § 830.6(a)(1) permits qualified Reserve Officers to carry a loaded
firearm while on duty. It is the policy of the police department to allow Reserves
to carry firearms only while on duty or to and from duty. On -duty firearm
guidelines for reserve officers will coincide with Downey Police Manual sections:
8.1.010, 8.1.020, 8.1.030, and 8.1.040. .
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Conce aled Firearms P r o hibited
7.2 No Reserve Police Officer with the City of Downey will be permitted to carry a
concealed firearm while in an off -duty capacity, other than to and from work,
except those Reserve Officers who possess a valid CCW permit. An instance
may arise where a Reserve Officer is assigned to a plainclothes detail for his/her
assigned tour of duty. Under these circumstances, the Reserve Officer may be
permitted to 'carry a weapon more suited to the assignment with the knowledge
and approval of the Chief of Police or his designee in charge of the detail. Any
Reserve Officer who is permitted to carry a firearm other than the assigned duty
weapon may do so only after verifying that the weapon conforms to departmental
standards. The weapon must be registered by the Reserve Officer and be
inspected and certified as fit for service by a member of the Department's Range
staff.
Concealed Firearms Permit .
7.3 When a Reserve Officer has satisfactorily completed his/her field training period,
he/she may be issued a permit to carry a concealed weapon. The decision to
issue 'a concealed weapon permit will be made by the Chief of Police with input
from the Reserve Program Coordinator and administrative staff. In issuing a
concealed weapon permit, a Reserve Off'icer's qualifications will be individually
assessed. A Reserve Officer's dedication to the program and demonstrated
maturity, among other factors, will be considered before a concealed weapon
permit will be issued. Once issued, the concealed weapon permit will be valid
only for as long as the Reserve Officer remains in good standing with the
Downey Police Department Reserve Police Officer Program. .
Reserve Officer Firearm Training
7.4 All Police Reserve Officers are required to maintain proficiency with firearms
used in the course of their. assignments. Reserve officers shall comply with the
minimum yearly qualification requirements for °sworn Police Officers listed in
department manual section 8.2.040. Should a Reserve Officer fail to qualify, that
Reserve Officer will not be allowed to carry a firearm until he/she has
reestablished his/her proficiency. Compensation for travel to and from range
qualifications will fall under the Reserve Officer's monthly allowance of $100.00.
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Gilbert A. Liras Date
City Manager •
VOLUNTEER RESERVE POLICE OFFICER LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 11
JOB SPECIFICATION
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PROGRAM SUMMARY
A Police Reserve Officer is a non - compensated, volunteer position. Police Reserve Officer
Level 1 and Level 11 assist with general law enforcement and came prevention duties to
supplement full-time, regular sworn Police Officers. Supervision is provided by the Chief of
Police or designated Command Staff. .
A Level 1 Reserve Officer may work alone and perform the same duties as full -time regular
sworn Police Officer.. A Level 11 Reserve Officer may perform general law enforcement
assignments while under the immediate supervision of a full -time regular Police Officer.
The Chief of Police shall delegate the responsibility for administering the Reserve Officer
Program to a Reserve Coordinator (Rank of Lieutenant).
The Reserve Coordinator shall have the responsibility of, but not be limited to:
(a) Assignment of reserve personnel .
(b) Conducting reserve meetings
(c) Establishing and maintaining a reserve call -out roster
(d) Maintaining and ensuring performance evaluations are completed
(e) Monitoring individual reserve officer performance
(f) Monitoring overall Reserve Program
(g) Maintaining liaison with other agency Reserve Coordinators
An Assistant Reserve Coordinator (Rank of Sergeant) may be appointed by the Reserve
Coordinator to assist in the administration and operation of the Reserve Program. The Assistant
. Reserve Coordinator will handle the normal duties of the Reserve Coordinator in his/her
absence.
PARTICIPANT QUALIFICATIONS .
Minimum 21 years of age; be a citizen of the U.S. or be a permanent resident alien who is
eligible for and has applied for citizenship within the past year be free of any felony conviction;
and, be of good moral character.
1 other Requirements:
• Height in proportion to weight
• Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes and free from color blindness
• Hearing within normal limit
Education: High school graduate or equivalent All Reserve Officers must be in compliance
with POST regulations at the time of appointment Level 1 Reserve requires satisfactory
completion of the training requirements of the POST Regular Basic Course or its equivalents
and with the approval of the Chef of Police. Level 11 Reserves require successful completion of
a POST certified Module II Police Academy.
Knowledge of Current law enforcement methods and procedures, including patrol, crime •
prevention, traffic control, basic investigations, arrest and identification techniques; Current
Federal, State, and local criminal codes, laws, and recent court decisions; Community oriented
policing principles; criminal behavior and methods of operation; roads and characteristics of
various City areas and neighborhoods. .
Ability to: Understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, ordinances and policies;
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language; show a high level of
discretion and flexibility in daily operations; understand and carry out oral and written directions;
accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places; Deal
courteously, yet firmly and effectively, with the public in police situations; establish and maintain
cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; observe situations
analytically and objectively; record observed situations clearly and concisely; meet the
requirements of Reserve Police Officer contained in the California State Government Code;
provide quality customer service; volunteer a minimum of 20 hours per month in order to
maintain California POST qualifying service; prepare clear, comprehensive, and factual reports
and documents; efficiently use interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to handle a wide
variety of sensitive situations.
License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License and an acceptable
driving record; must maintain a valid license and acceptable driving record during course of
volunteer assignment.
California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Nome System: An incumbent appointed
to this position is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program. The Pull
Notice program provides information on the incumbent's driving record and Driver's License
status on a periodic basis to the City of Downey. An employee assigned a City vehicle must
acknowledge receipt and understanding of City Administrative Regulations covering the use of
City vehicles.
EXAMPLE OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Level I:
Performs general law enforcement and crime prevention duties;
Enforces City, County and State laws;
Patrols assigned areas of the City, responding to public calls for protection of life and property;
Conducts preliminary investigations of possible violations of the law;
Investigates traffic collisions;
Controls traffic flow;
Warns against unlawful conduct;
Issues citations;
Testifies in court;
Prepares and submits reports;
Monitors the security of buildings and property;
Responds to alarms;
Investigates suspicious persons and circumstances;
Gives information and directions to the public;
Identifies and collects evidence; .
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Apprehends and arrests criminal suspects;
Prepares activity Togs, accident and incident reports, ensures accuracy of information; submits
reports to appropriate authority;
Keeps abreast of Federal and State laws, traffic laws, and City ordinances;
Keeps supervisor informed of any incident or issue that requires his/her attention or follow -up;
,,...,.,, Maintains required level of proficiency in the proper and safe use of firearms, evasive action,
and appropriate and safe driving skills;
Searches, photographs, and fingerprints prisoners; oversees processing and detention of
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prisoners; .
Transports prisoners to medical or detention facilities;
Serves warrants and other civil and criminal documents.
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Level 11:
Conducts preliminary investigations;
Identifies and collects evidence;
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Responds to citizen complaints promptly;
Testifies in court as necessary;
Participates in crime prevention projects and activities;
Keeps abreast of Federal and State laws, traffic laws, and City ordinances;
Keeps supervisor informed of any incident or issue that requires his/her attention or follow -up;
Prepares reports;
Transports prisoners to medical or detention facilities.
Maintains traffic and crowd control at parades, ortin events, school functions, etc.;
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Parking enforcement;
Evidence transportation;
Both Level 1 and Level 11 Reserves perform other related duties as assigned or required.
PHYSICAL TASKS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Essential duties require:
A Reserve Office must meet physical standards, including stature, endurance, and agility;
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requires vision sufficient to o and identify criminal activity and suspects; to read vehicle
license plates; to efficiently operate law enforcement ui ment and firearms; requires visual,
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color, and depth perception; requires sound perception with sufficient darity to maintain two -way .
communications in person, by radio, and by telephone; requires sufficient clarity to
communicate effectively verbally in a clear and concise manner; requires abili ty to write with
skills to compose a variety of comprehensive, logical, organized and factual reports, records,
correspondence and related documents; and, posses sufficient reading skills to read and
• understand policy and procedures and comprehend and interpret laws, regulations and specific
• materials related to the position.
Tasks involve frequent driving, walking and standing, and occasional running; frequent
light lifting and occasional lifting of heavy objects or persons; must have the physical ability to
apprehend and restrain subjects and to defend one's self from attack; requires manipulative
skills and hand -eye coordination involved in the operation of vehicles, firearri is and other
equipment; work under stressful or dangerous conditions, often involving considerable personal
risk or risk to others. Must be able to think and act quickly and calmly in emergencies and judge
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situations and people accurately; exercise good judgment, decision - making, and conflict
resolution skills. Assignments may require exposure to extreme heat or cold, extreme weather
conditions, strong odors and/or smoke, dust, pollen.
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