POLICE RESERVE

Orlando City Code ch. 48, art. IV

in effect

Orlando City Code § 48.10 Definitions.

Sec. 48.10. - Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms, phrases, words and derivations shall have the meaning given herein: (1) Chief of Police shall mean the Chief of Police of the City of Orlando, Florida. (2) Police Reserve shall mean and include those police officers appointed by the Chief of Police who are employed, with or without compensation, on other than a full-time basis by the City. (3) Auxiliary Police Officer shall mean a police officer employed less than full time, whose primary responsibility is the prevention and detection of crime or the enforcement of the penal, traffic or highway laws of this state, and who has completed the training required by State law for auxiliary police officers. (4) Part-Time Police Officer shall mean a police officer who works less than full time as a police officer but who has completed the training prescribed by State law for regular full-time police officers and who is vested by the State with full police powers. (Ord. of 4-12-1976, § 2; Ord. of 7-19-1982, Doc. #17113)

Orlando City Code § 48.11 "Police Reserve" Established.

Sec. 48.11. - "Police Reserve" Established. There is hereby established in and for the City a classification of employees to be known as "police reserve" which may be composed of part-time police officers and auxiliary police officers. (Ord. of 4-12-1976, § 2; Ord. of 7-19-1982, Doc. #17113)

Orlando City Code § 48.12 Authorized Strength of Police Reserve.

Sec. 48.12. - Authorized Strength of Police Reserve. The numerical membership of the police reserve shall be designated and established by the Chief of Police subject to approval by the Mayor and confirmation by the City Council. (Ord. of 4-12-1976, § 2; Ord. of 7-19-1982, Doc. #17113)

Orlando City Code § 48.13 Qualifications and Duties.

Sec. 48.13. - Qualifications and Duties. Members of the police reserve shall subscribe to the oath of office prescribed for all City officials and departments pursuant to Chapter 2 of this Code. Members shall meet the qualifications, receive such training as prescribed by State law and as additionally required by the Chief of Police. They shall perform such duties as may be directed by the Chief of Police and in the performance of such duties shall exercise such police powers as may be granted them under the provisions of State law. (Ord. of 4-12-1976, § 2; Ord. of 7-19-1982, Doc. #17113)

Orlando City Code § 48.14 Compliance with Applicable Rules and Regulations; Discipline; Non-Coverage Under Civil Service at Pension.

Sec. 48.14. - Compliance with Applicable Rules and Regulations; Discipline; Non-Coverage Under Civil Service at Pension. Members of the police reserve shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Police Department and the City. The Chief of Police or his designee shall have the authority to discipline and/or dismiss members of the police reserve when he finds such discipline and/or dismissal to be in the best interests of the City. Members shall not be subject to nor shall they acquire any rights under the Civil Service Rules of the State or of the City, nor shall they acquire any rights under the police pension fund of the State or of the City. (Ord. of 4-12-1976, § 2; Ord. of 7-19-1982, Doc. #17113)

Source: City of Orlando, Florida, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/orlando/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIICICO_CH48PODE_ARTIVPOREFetched: 11/1/2026