Chapter 30
LAW ENFORCEMENT*
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State law references: Municipal police department generally, 11 O.S. § 34-101 et seq.; issuance of citations to appear, 22 O.S. § 209; performance of police functions outside employing municipality, 11 O.S. § 34-103; authority of municipalities for appointment of airport police, 3 O.S. § 65.8; reserve municipal police officers, 11 O.S. § 34-101; police pension and retirement boards, 11 O.S. § 50-103.1; certification of police officers, 11 O.S. § 34-101.1; continuing law enforcement training, 70 O.S. § 3311.4; municipal police department prohibited from use of unmarked vehicles and plain clothes personnel, 11 O.S. § 34-106.
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Article I.
In General
Secs. 30-1– 30-18. Reserved.
Article II.
Police Department
Sec. 30-19. Created; appointment and authority of chief.
Sec. 30-20. Duties.
Secs. 30-21– 30-43. Reserved.
Article III.
Auxiliary and Reserve Force
Sec. 30-44. Established.
Sec. 30-45. Duties.
Sec. 30-46. Appointment of officers.
Sec. 30-47. Service at the pleasure of police chief.
Sec. 30-48. Policies, rules and regulations.
Sec. 30-49. Status of officers.
Sec. 30-50. Compensation and uniforms.
Sec. 30-51. Prohibited acts.
Sec. 30-52. Qualifications; training.
Sec. 30-53. Dismissal.
Secs. 30-54– 30-79. Reserved.
Article IV.
Unclaimed Property
Sec. 30-80. Procedure for disposition.
ARTICLE I.
IN GENERAL
Secs. 30-1– 30-18. Reserved.
ARTICLE II.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 30-19. Created; appointment and authority of chief.
There shall be a police department, the head of which is the chief of police, or police chief, appointed in the manner prescribed by the Charter, by general law, or by the board of commissioners from time to time. The chief of police is an officer of the city, and has supervision and control of the police department. All police officers are officers of the city.
(Code 2000, § 13-301)
State law references: Municipal police department generally, 11 O.S. § 34-101 et seq.; powers, duties, functions, and qualifications of police chief, 11 O.S. § 34-102.
Sec. 30-20. Duties.
It is the duty of the police department to apprehend and arrest on view or on warrant and bring to justice all violators of the ordinances of the city; to suppress all riots, affrays, and unlawful assemblies which may come to their knowledge, and generally to keep the peace; to serve all warrants, writs, executions, and other processes properly directed and delivered to them; to apprehend and arrest persons violating federal or state law as provided by law, and to turn them over to proper authorities; and in all respects to perform all duties pertaining to the offices of police officers. The police department has charge of and operates the city jail.
(Code 2000, § 13-302)
State law references: Powers, duties, functions, and qualifications of police chief, 11 O.S. § 34-102.
Secs. 30-21– 30-43. Reserved.
ARTICLE III.
AUXILIARY AND RESERVE FORCE
Sec. 30-44. Established.
An auxiliary and reserve police force is hereby created in the city to work under and be responsible to the chief of police of the city or his designated representative.
(Code 2000, § 13-310; Ord. No. 534, 5-28-1985)
State law references: Reserve municipal police officers, 11 O.S. § 34-101; reserve officers required to meet qualifications in 70 O.S. § 3311.
Sec. 30-45. Duties.
The auxiliary and reserve police force, appointed by the chief of police with the approval of a majority of the board of commissioners, shall have the following duties and responsibilities as members of the police reserve:
(1) To assist the chief of police and members of the police department at all special events including but not limited to sporting events, football games, rodeos, parades, public events, emergencies, disasters, fires, crowd control, traffic control, manhunts, and back up for police officers;
(2) To make arrests for offenses committed in their presence while on duty;
(3) To enforce federal and state laws and the ordinances of the city, to write reports and issue summons to violators of traffic regulations on the uniform traffic violation complaint form, while in the presence of a full-time paid officer of the police department;
(4) To assist in the prosecution of criminals by testifying in court, or in any other way deemed necessary;
(5) To adhere to the law enforcement code of ethics;
(6) To wear a uniform compatible with the uniforms of the police department, with a proper badge and insignia; and
(7) To carry a double-action revolver of .38 caliber or larger while on duty as designated by the chief of police, and at no other time.
(Code 2000, § 13-311; Ord. No. 534, 5-28-1985)
Sec. 30-46. Appointment of officers.
(a) Prior to appointment to the police reserve, the police department shall conduct a complete background investigation of each applicant. All applicants must successfully complete an oral review board in the same manner as applicants for full-time positions, and their photographs and fingerprints shall be obtained.
(b) Each applicant must, at their own expense, submit to a physical examination to determine fitness to perform assigned duties.
(c) Persons who have not reached the age of 18 years shall not be eligible for appointment.
(d) Persons who have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude shall not be eligible for appointment.
(Code 2000, § 13-312; Ord. No. 534, 5-28-1985)
Sec. 30-47. Service at the pleasure of police chief.
All auxiliary and reserve officers shall serve at the express pleasure of the police chief or his designated representative. Failure to serve when called upon to do so may be grounds for dismissal from the reserve.
(Code 2000, § 13-312; Ord. No. 534, 5-28-1985)
Sec. 30-48. Policies, rules and regulations.
All members of the police reserve shall be subject to the policies, rules and regulations of the police department, and any additional rules and regulations established for the reserve by the chief of police. This section shall not be contradicted by the police department policy and procedures manual. The chief of police shall publish those additional rules and regulations consistent with this chapter and as may be necessary for its implementation.
(Code 2000, § 13-314; Ord. No. 534, 5-28-1985)
Sec. 30-49. Status of officers.
(a) The duly appointed members of the police reserve shall be a probationary status for a minimum period of one year from their appointment, after which time the chief of police may appoint them as permanent reserve officers. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the police chief, or his designated representative, and upon dismissal shall have no appeal rights for any reason.
(b) Police reserve members shall have no pension rights under the police pension and retirement system of the city or state.
(c) To retain their status as members of the police reserve, the following requirements must be met:
(1) Members will be required to ride along with officers of the city police department a minimum of 16 hours per calendar month;
(2) Members will be required to be present for assignments when called upon to assist the city police department in any way, providing that absence may be excusable if the member is at his place of employment for work, or if the member is unavailable through no willful intent to be absent;
(3) Members will be required to maintain any property furnished them by the city in a clean and serviceable condition, and will be held responsible for damages to city property through neglect or misuse; and
(4) All members will be required to complete the course for auxiliary and reserve police officers in accordance with the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training, within one year from their date of appointment, at their own expense.
(Code 2000, § 13-315; Ord. No. 534, 5-28-1985; Ord. No. 648, 12-5-1995)
Sec. 30-50. Compensation and uniforms.
Police reserve members shall receive no monetary compensation from the city for their services. The city shall furnish uniforms to reserve members as prescribed by the chief of police, with the exception of footwear. Reserve members shall provide their own handguns and ammunition, handcuffs, and leather equipment. Members shall carry weapons and be in uniform only when on duty assignments and at no other time.
(Code 2000, § 13-316; Ord. No. 534, 5-28-1985)
Sec. 30-51. Prohibited acts.
Members of the police reserve shall not:
(1) Attempt to enforce the law or make arrests while off duty except as provided for by law as private citizens. All violations of the law observed by off-duty reserve members should be handled through normal police channels;
(2) Carry firearms upon their person while off duty except as provided for by law;
(3) Seek or accept any gratuity because of their position as a reserve police officer; or
(4) Operate city vehicles except in life or death emergencies, or as designated by the chief of police.
(Code 2000, § 13-317(A); Ord. No. 534, 5-28-1985)
Sec. 30-52. Qualifications; training.
Prior to assuming any duties or assignments, in addition to the basic educational and other qualifications of 70 O.S. § 3311, each member must complete a 40-hour course of instruction on the policies and procedures of the city police department and state and municipal laws, and must attain a score of 80 percent on a written exam on these subjects. Members must also qualify with their weapons on the city police department qualification course by attaining a score of 70 percent.
(Code 2000, § 13-317(B); Ord. No. 534, 5-28-1985)
Sec. 30-53. Dismissal.
Members of the police auxiliary and reserve may be dismissed at any time without cause by the mayor, chief of police or by a majority of the board of commissioners.
(Code 2000, § 13-317(C); Ord. No. 534, 5-28-1985)
Secs. 30-54– 30-79. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV.
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
Sec. 30-80. Procedure for disposition.
All unclaimed property that comes into the possession of any police officer shall be submitted to the police chief who shall retain and dispose of such property as provided in 11 O.S. § 34-104 and subject to such rules and regulations as may be provided by the board of commissioners from time to time that are consistent therewith.