There is hereby created and established within the police department an auxiliary police force of not more than twelve (12) members. The auxiliary officers shall be ready at all times to assist the police department and regular law enforcement officers in the performance of their regular duties and during periods of emergency or other occasions when additional law enforcement officers may be necessary or advisable; or upon call to duty as determined by the chief of police.
(Code 2007)
Applicants shall be residents of the county, have a high school diploma or the equivalent, and shall possess a valid Kansas license to operate a motor vehicle. In addition, before appointment, each applicant must meet the requirements contained in K.S.A. 74-5605(a):(h), and amendments thereto, and successfully complete any pre-appointment training of such intensity and duration as the chief of police shall find necessary to the performance of the required duties.
(Code 2007)
The members of the auxiliary police force shall be appointed by the chief of police, following a screening and selection process. Members of the auxiliary police force shall serve on a volunteer basis only and only within the corporate limits of the city.
(Code 2007)
(a) The members of the auxiliary police force shall at all times be subject to the control and orders of the chief of police, who shall direct the use of all firearms and equipment and be responsible for the assigning, training, stationing and direction of the work of the members of the auxiliary force.
(b) The chief of police shall prescribe rules, regulations and policies for the conduct and control of the auxiliary members. Such rules and regulations shall be subject to the approval of the governing body.
(c) Auxiliary police force members shall, at such time as they are on active service, have all powers and authority of regular law enforcement officers, but not at any other time.
(d) In addition to any rules, regulations and policies applying specifically to auxiliary police force members, the members shall be subject to all rules, regulations and policies applicable to the city’s regular law enforcement officers, to the extent that such rules, regulations and policies are applicable to and consistent with the duties assigned and to be performed by members of the auxiliary force.
(e) Auxiliary police force members shall comply with all other applicable ordinances, rules, regulations and policies adopted by the city commission.
(Code 2007)
(a) The chief of police shall have the right to suspend any member for refusal to obey orders, or for misconduct, or for failure to perform his or her duties.
(b) The appointment of any member of the auxiliary police force may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, by the mayor, with the consent of the city commission and upon the recommendation of the chief of police or the city administrator.
(c) Any member may resign as such at any time by giving written notification of the same to the chief of police. The resignation shall be effective upon the receipt by the chief of police unless a later date is specified in the resignation.
(d) Upon termination or resignation, the member shall surrender all property of the city that has been issued to the member pursuant to the provisions of this article or otherwise.
(Code 2007)
(a) The city is authorized to expend funds from any legally available source for the operation and expenses in the maintenance of the auxiliary police force.
(b) Members are volunteers and as such shall serve without pay or compensation.
(c) The city shall provide insurance coverage, including workers’ compensation, to the members of the auxiliary police force for injuries, illness or death incurred in the course of their employment. The coverage shall be as the chief of police shall recommend, and the city commission shall approve. The cost of such coverage shall be borne by the city.
(d) The chief of police shall, at the expense of the city, supply each member of the auxiliary police force with a suitable badge and credentials, and such other equipment or supplies as the chief shall find necessary and in the best interests of the city.
(e) The auxiliary police force shall receive a stipend for its services, as set by the Chief of Police. Such stipend shall be used as an equipment and upkeep allowance. Such payment is not compensation for services but solely an upkeep stipend. The equipment allowance shall be paid on a quarterly basis.
(f) Members shall be reimbursed for any tuition, transportation or meal costs incurred for attending any training sessions required by chief of police or the State of Kansas. The attendance of any such training shall be approved in advance by the chief of police.
(Code 2007)
Each member of the auxiliary police force shall be an employee of the city only while serving any assigned shift as a member or while receiving any required training to qualify to become a member of the auxiliary police force.
(Code 2007)