HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 07_12/10/2009~,~ VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
',~ AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL FORM
1. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING:
Meeting Date: Meeting Type: Ordinance #: N/A
December 10, 2009 Regular
Consent Agenda: No Resolution #: N/A
Originating Department:
Police
2. AGENDA ITEM TITLE: (Wording form the SUBJECT line of your staff report)
Police Officer Reserve Program
3. BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Account #: N/A Amount of this item: N/A
Current Budgeted Amount Available:
N/A Amount Remaining after item:
N/A
Budget Transfer Required: No Appropriate Fund Balance: No
4. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF MAJOR ISSUES: (This is a snap shot description of the agenda item)
Implementation of a Reserve Officer Program; approving 5 part-time officer positions within the Police Department.
5. APPROVALS: ~~
Dept. Head: "" ~ Finance Director: % .Approved
~' ~^ No Financial Impact
Attorney: (for legal sufficiency) N/A Yes ^ No ^
Village Manager: ~-----
• SUBMIT FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
• APPROVE ITEM: ^
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to agenda items due into Clerk's
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2. Finance sends Routing Sheet to
Clerk by deadline.
3. Clerk formulates agenda and sends
to Manager for review /approval.
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~ouESr TEQUESTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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To: Michael R. Couao, Jr.
Village Manager
From: Chief William McCollo
Date: December 3, 2009
Subject: POLICE RESERVE OFFICER PROGRAM
Like other Law enforcement agencies the Tequesta Police Department is facing an increased
workload in aresource-constrained environment. Many agencies are turning to volunteers to
provide support for and enhancement of their efforts. But police volunteerism is not a new
phenomenon. Volunteers have been formally and informally supporting law enforcement efforts
for more than a century through reserve and auxiliary programs.
The Tequesta Police Department is always looking for ways to increase the safety of the Village
and improve our service. I would like to propose a 5 -officer Reserve Officer Program that
would supplement our current work force and reduce the burden on the budget.
The reserve officers will have full law enforcement authority and will be tasked with the same
responsibilities as a full-time officer. The Reserve Officer (RO) will not be compensated until they
have completed the field training (Ff0). Once the RO has completed their training and can
perform the same functions of a full-time officer s/he may be assigned to cover short shifts,
perform duties related to special events, and other tasks assigned by the Chief of Police.
I would like to propose an hourly rate of $19.23/hour, which is consistent with an officer-in-
training. The funds for the reserve officer program will be provided through the current
department budget. There is no proposed increase in to the 2009-2010 Police Budget. Salary
costs will be covered through the reallocation of the current overtime budget, equipment will be
provided through current inventory levels and the equipment replacement line item.
Beyond the obvious benefit of being able to supplement the current workforce, a reserve
program offers a pool of potential new hires, should a vacancy occur. The reserve officers go
through the same rigorous hiring processes as a regular full-time officer. The background,
criminal history, and the FDLE requirements are fulfilled at the time of their hiring. Therefore,
placing them in a regular full-time position is a matter of reviewing the performance within our
own department.
For your further review, I have attached the draft general order that explains the required
qualifications, organizational structure and the officer's responsibilities.
Thank you for your continued support of our mission.
TEQUESTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER
TTTLE: PART-TIME/RESERVE OFFICER PROGRAM
GENERAL ORDER: 25.1 C
EFFECTIVE: January 1, 2010
REVISES:
PAGES:
G.O.25.1B
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CONTENTS: This order consists of the following numbered sections:
I. ORGANIZATION AND ADMII~IISTRATION
II. LIIVIITS OF AUTHORITY
III. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
IV. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
V. UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT
VI. SELECTION PROCESS
VII. TRARJING
VIII. GLOSSARY
~JRPOSE: To establish gt~clines for i3te operation of the>Part-Time/Reserve Officer Unit.
SCOPE: This order applies to ail Police Dep~arttnatttmembers.
POLICY: The Part-Time/Re~rve OfF~r'Unit will provide additional manpower in special situations and augment
normal law enforcement opera~ons.
PROCEDUBE•
L ORGANIZAT~QN;AND ADMINISTRATION:
A. The Part-Time/Reserve Officer Unit is a functional sub-unit of the Fatrol Division. The Part-TimelReserve
Officer Coordinator is re~onsible for coordinating ail activities of the Part-time/Reserve Officers, to inchuie duty
assignments, training and evaluations, and monthly reports.
B. Shift supervisors are responsible for ensuring that each Part-Time/Reserve Officer, when assigtiod under their
commaad, are effectively utilized, supervised, evaluated, commended, and disciplined when appropriate or
required.
C. Part-Time/Reserve Police Officers are considered volunteer employees of the Village of Tequesta while on-
duty or in training status. Part-Time/Reserve Officers are appoimed by the Chief of Policx who has the final
authority in the selection, suspension, or dismissal of Part-Time/Reserve Officers. They do not have proprietary
rights in their position and may be dismissed without cause.
G.O.25.1C
D. Part-Time/Reserve Police Officers are subject to call for active duty at emergency times and places within the
Village as the Chief of Police, or designee, deems necessary.
II. LIMITS OF AUTHORTTY:
A. Part-Time/Reserve Police Officers have full arrest authority, but can exercise those powers o~y during
specific tours of duty or in response to off duty, on-view violent crimes within the Village of Tequesta. They are
specifically pmlubited firm enforcing traffic laws when not on duty.
IIL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTTIES:
A. Part-Time/Reserve Police Officers will assist in crowd control at special events, answering calls for service,
writing reports, enforcing laws in a manner consistent with agency policies, or in any capacity that assists the
agency.
B. Part-Time/Reserve Police Officers are restricted in their ability to perform law atforcement duties to only
those areas for which they have received training.
C. Part-Time/Reserve Police Officers who have completeclthe FTO p~ognun aze eligible toworkspecial duty
events as determined by the Chief of Police or his designee,.
IV. CONDTTIONS OF SERVICE: Part-Tim/ Reserve Police Office+ta must:
A. Take a sworn oath of office and maintain CJSTC tttandatory training for malice officers.
B. Become familiar with and comply with the rules, regulatittas, policies, procedures, directives, and general
orders of the Police Department..
C. Assist full-time police officers in the performance of patrol and other duties and hold themselves to the same
professional and attentio~- to. duty as fi>~time police officers.
D. Complete the firearms qual~'ication progeistn and any additional in-service training statutorily required of full
time officers.
E. Serve a minimum of twelve hours of duty each month, unless exempted by the Chief. If the twelve hours of
duty is not completed, the Part.: Time/Resesve Police Officer will have an additional thirty days to complete the
required ntunber of hours. Failare to do so at the end of the second thirty-day period will result in immediate
dismissal
F. Part-Time/Reserve Police Officers are provided with public liability equal to that provided to full-time
officers, are bonded with. the coverage provided to full-time police officers performing like functions, and are
eligible for the agency's death and injury benefits.
V. UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT:
A. The uniform and equipment ofPart-Time/Reserve Police Officers will be identical to that worn by full time
officers.
B. Their uniforms and equipment will be maintained in accordance with department Hiles, regulations,
procedures, and general orders.
VI. SELECTION PROCESS:
A. The selection criteria for Part-Time/Reserve Police Officers will be identical to the selection process for full
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time officers.
B. Persons in the following occupations will not be eligible for appointment to avoid any conflict of interest:
1. Anyone currently employed as a certified law enforcement or correctional officer.
2. Persons involved in the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages.
3. Bail bondsmen, criminal attorneys, and employees or investigators of the Oi~ce of the State Attorney.
VII. TRAINING:
A. Part-Time/Reserve Police Officer training will be administered in compliance with Florida Criminal Justice
Standards and Training Commission requirements.
B. The Administrative Division will forward the required documetstation to the State of Florida for issuance of
certificates of compliance upon completion of required training.`
C. Part-Time/Reserve Police Officers must complete the field-training program before they w~l be permitted to
perform patrol fractions without direct supervision.
D. Part-Time/Reserve Police Officers will receive in-service training equivalent to that statutorily required for full
time officers performing like functions. T'hcy will be trained in use of force policies and tested for firearms
proficiency with the same frequency as full time lew enforcement officers,.
VIII. GLOSSARY:
PART-TIME/RESERVE POLICE OFFICER - A person, who has met all F.S. 943.10 state certification requirements,
has the law enforcement powers of attest as a full time ofliicer, has successfully completed the agency's field training
program, and has been appointed by the Chief to augment law enforcement services. A reserve officer works less
than full time and may or ~tiay not receive compensation.
INDEXING:
PART-TIMIa Officer
PART-TIIYIE/RESERVE O#'er PROGRAM
RESERVE Officer
DRAFTED: DJRlf)eoember 2009/Filed: RBSRVE25.1
APPROVED:
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William McCollom, Chief Date; Janeary 1, 2010
Tequesta, Florida
Approved sy:
W.E. McCollum, Chief of Police
Date:
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