HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0023) M&C 21-0915City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
Texas
Council Communication
DATE: 11/30/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0915
LOG NAME: 35RESERVE OFFICER APPOINTED REDDING
SUBJECT
(ALL) Approve Reserve Officer Bob Redding Appointed by the Chief of Police to Serve in a Supplementary Capacity for the Police Department
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Reserve Officer Bob Redding appointed by the Chief of Police to serve in a supplementary
capacity for the Police Department.
DISCUSSION:
Section 341.012 of the Texas Local Government Code allows for the establishment of a police reserve force. Section 341.012(d) requires the
Chief of Police to appoint members to serve on the reserve force. Section 341.012(g) requires the governing body to approve the appointment.
Section 341.012(h) allows the Chief of Police to limit the authority of the person to carry a duty weapon or act as peace officer to only those times
when the person is engaged in the actual discharge of official duties as a reserve officer.
The following individual has satisfied the qualifications and standards of training and education established by the City, under Section 341.012(b)
and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and has been appointed by the Chief of Police to serve as a reserve officer:
ID
Number
Name (Last,
First)
Employee
Number
PID
Number
FR7272Redding,
Bob
225970
E54054]
Pursuant to Section 341.012(h), the Chief of Police has only authorized these reserve officers to carry a duty weapon when discharging official
duties as a reserve officers. These reserve officers shall serve at the Chief of Police's discretion and without compensation. In accordance with
Section 341.012(h), the reserve officers may act only in a supplementary capacity to the regular police force and may not assume the full-time
duties of regular police officers.
The Chief of Police recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve this Mayor and Council Communication, and thereby, approve the Chief
of Police's appointment of this individual to the police reserve force.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that approval of this recommendation will have no material effect on City funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Neil Noakes
4212
Julie Swearingin
4247
Keith Morris
4243
Leo Luna
4229