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
The City of Austin Council is set to approve a resolution regarding the appointment of members to the police reserve force, as outlined in File ID 26-1094. This follows the reauthorization of the police reserve force under Ordinance No. 20250522-040, which complies with Texas Local Government Code Section 341.012. The appointed individuals, licensed peace officers Jonathan Ziebell, Michael Martinez, and Ramiro Ramirez, meet the necessary qualifications established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. This legislation is significant as it enables the reserve officers to carry weapons and act as peace officers, albeit in a supplementary role to the regular police force, which is capped at 75 members. The police chief has discretion over their deployment when additional officers