238-5 reserve sworn members volunteer program

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What authority is granted to the Board of Police Commissioners according to Missouri Revised Statute 84.540?

The authority to issue traffic tickets

The authority to provide a reserve force under the command of the Chief of Police (correct)

The authority to determine police uniforms

The authority to appoint a police chief

What is the status of a Reserve Sworn Member in terms of employment?

A part-time sworn member

A full-time sworn member

Not an employee of the Department (correct)

A volunteer with no powers

What is the purpose of the Reserve Sworn Members' Volunteer Program?

To provide a backup force for the police department

To augment law enforcement personnel (correct)

To reduce police overtime

To provide training for new police recruits

Who is encouraged to apply to be a reserve sworn member?

Sworn members below the rank of lieutenant colonel who retire Signup and view all the answers

What powers do Reserve Sworn Members possess when assigned to active duty?

All the powers of regular police officers Signup and view all the answers

What laws and regulations are Reserve Sworn Members subject to when assigned to active duty?

All laws and regulations applicable to police officers Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Reserve Sworn Member and the Chief of Police?

The Reserve Sworn Member is under the command of the Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the training provided to Reserve Sworn Members?

To prepare them for active duty Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Chief of Police regarding reserve sworn members?

Ensuring POST requirements are met Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a reserve sworn member resigns or is terminated?

The Chief of Police initiates paperwork Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for notifying the COP in case of an internal or Office of Community Complaints investigation?

The Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Board of Police Commissioners in this policy?

To adopt policies Signup and view all the answers

Where is this policy distributed?

To All Department Personnel, Public View Master Index - Internet, Department Master Index, and Intranet Policy Acknowledgement System (PASS) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the President of the Board of Police Commissioners?

Cathy J. Dean Signup and view all the answers

On what date was this policy adopted?

January 23, 2024 Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Chief of Police?

Stacey Graves Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for overseeing the Reserve Sworn Members Volunteer Program?

Reserve Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for a reserve sworn member to hold a rank of major or below?

Approval of the Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'Grandfather Clause' in the context of the Reserve Sworn Members Volunteer Program?

It creates an exemption based on circumstances previously existing Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for written requests for consideration of reserve status?

Submission through a member's chain of command Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for a member who retires while being investigated or pending disciplinary action?

They are considered for reserve status on a case by case basis Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for reserve sworn members in terms of certification?

Certification by the Missouri POST Commission or hold a Class A certificate Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Grandfather Clause' in the context of the Reserve Sworn Members Volunteer Program?

To create an exemption based on circumstances previously existing Signup and view all the answers

What is the geographical requirement for reserve sworn members?

They must live within 30 air miles of the city of Kansas City, Missouri Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that the reserve sworn member prepares the Reserve Duty Time Voucher, Form 5774 P.D.?

The superior ranking member Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Reserve Coordinator receiving copies of Form 5774 P.D.?

To audit and track hours worked Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints the Reserve Coordinator?

The Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for maintaining the Emergency Call Out Roster?

The Reserve Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a reserve member is the subject of an internal or Office of Community Complaints investigation?

The Reserve Coordinator is notified Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Reserve Duty Time Voucher, Form 5774 P.D.?

To track hours worked for auditing purposes Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that the reserve sworn member works the required hours at the location of assignment?

The superior ranking member Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Department issued property when a reserve member's status ends?

It is returned to the Department Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of hours a Reserve Sworn Member must achieve annually?

288 hours Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a Reserve Sworn Member does not achieve 288 hours by December 31st?

They will have forfeited their ability to work secondary employment until April 1st Signup and view all the answers

When must a Reserve Sworn Member achieve 72 hours of reserve time?

By April 1st Signup and view all the answers

What must a Reserve Sworn Member read and sign?

All current department written directives Signup and view all the answers

Who reviews a Reserve Sworn Member's status in case of a violation?

The Division Commander and the Reserve Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

What is required of a Reserve Sworn Member in terms of adhering to written directives?

They must adhere to the same written directives as full-time sworn members Signup and view all the answers

By what date must a Reserve Sworn Member achieve 144 hours of reserve time?

By July 1st Signup and view all the answers

Who must approve exceptions to the written directive?

The Reserve Coordinator and the Chief's Executive Officer Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Reserve Sworn Members' Volunteer Program

The program is open to sworn members below the rank of lieutenant colonel who retire from the Department.
Any member currently accepted into the program will be grandfathered in on the effective date of this directive.
Future appointments to the rank of Reserve Sworn Member will only apply to sworn members below the rank of lieutenant colonel who retire from the Department.

Reserve Coordinator

The Reserve Coordinator is a position appointed by the Chief of Police to oversee the Reserve Sworn Members' Volunteer Program.
The Reserve Coordinator is responsible for all administrative matters pertaining to the program.
The Reserve Coordinator will report to the Chief's Executive Officer.

Policy

The program is based on a calendar year schedule (January 1st - December 31st).
Reserve sworn members must live within 30 air miles of Kansas City, Missouri, and serve at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
A reserve sworn member has the option to hold any rank of major or below obtained prior to retirement or resignation, with the approval of the Chief of Police.
Written request for consideration of reserve status will be submitted through a member's chain of command.
A member who retires while being investigated or pending disciplinary action will be considered for reserve status on a case-by-case basis by the Chief of Police.
Reserve sworn members are required to be certified law enforcement officers by the Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission or hold a Class A certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Public Safety.

Responsibilities

Reserve sworn members will complete a Reserve Duty Time Voucher, Form 5774 P.D., at the end of an assignment and forward it to their superior ranking member.
The superior ranking member will ensure that the reserve sworn member prepares the Reserve Duty Time Voucher and works the required hours at the location of assignment.
The Reserve Coordinator will audit the hours worked by members and provide a report to the Chief's Executive Officer.
The Reserve Coordinator will notify the Chief of Police when a reserve sworn member is the subject of an internal or Office of Community Complaints investigation.

Quarterly Hours

Reserve sworn members will meet their required hours quarterly.
The quarterly hours are based on a division of 288 hours annually.
If a reserve sworn member does not achieve their required hours, their secondary employment will be reduced, denied, or revoked as determined by the Reserve Coordinator.

Grandfather Clause

A grandfather clause creates an exemption based on circumstances previously existing.

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