Description
Title: Approve a resolution approving the police chief’s appointment of members to the police reserve force, which the police chief may call into service when necessary to supplement the regular police force, as required by City Code Chapter 2-17 (Police Reserve Force) and in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Section 341.012 (Police Reserve Force). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Summary
Austin City Council approved the appointment of five licensed peace officers to the police reserve force, allowing them to assist the regular police as needed. The reserve force is capped at 75 members and serves under the police chief's discretion.
Published: Jan 9, 2026, 8:31 PM
Processed: Jan 10, 2026, 6:13 AM