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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 4447 07/07/1992 ORDINANCE NO. ,,4447 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES the 7th day of JUlY , 1992 Published in pamphlet form by authority of the corporate 'authorities of the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois, the 8th day of July , 1992. CAF/ 6/8/92 ORDINANCE NO. 4447 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TH~ VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION ONE: That Article 8 entitled "Department of Police" of Chapter 4 of the Village Code of Mount Prospect, as amended, by deleting Sections 8.403, 8.404, 8.405, 8.406, 8.407, 8.408, 8.409, 8.410, 8.411, 8.412, 8.413, 8.414, and 8.415, in their entirety and substituting therefor the following: " See. 4.803. ,Mutual Aid and Intergovernmental Police Agreements. The Chief of Police is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into, from time to time, contracts and agreements with other police departments regarding mutual police assistance, and to enter into intergovernmental police service agreements with park districts having areas within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Mount Prospect; provided that where any such mutual aid or intergovernmental police service agreement provides for or otherwise involves an appropriation or expenditure of public funds, such agreement shall be first submitted to the President and Board of Trustees for approval. Sec. 4.804.1. Community service Officer, Creation; Limitations on Personnel; Duties. There ia hereby created a Community Service Officer program within the Department of Police. A Community Service Officer is a uniformed, unarmed, civilian member of the Police Department engaged in local Ordinance enforcement and administrative duties within the Police Department. The objective of this position is to relieve sworn personnel to perform duties that require a higher level of training and expertise, as well as to provide jobs for persons who wish to pursue a career in law enforcement. The Chief of Police, in coordination with the Personnel Officer and the Village Manager, may appoint Community Service Officers in such manner as the Village Board shall from time to time deem necessary. Such Community Service Officers shall be members of the Police Department of the Village but not subject to Board of Fire and Police Commission rules and regulations. Such Community Service Officers shall supplement members of the Police Department in the performance of their assigned and normal duties,, only as provided herein. See. 4.804.2. Applleation Required. Each applicant to be a Community Service Officer shall submit an application to the Personnel officer. Sec. 4.804.3. Qualifications of Applicants; Requirements. No applicant may be appointed as a Community Service Officer if he or she has been convicted of a felony, criminal misdemeanor or other crime involving moral turpitude. An applicant for the Community Service Officer program shall: A. Be a United States citizen or authorized to be employed in the United States. B. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Chapter 4 CSO Page 2 of 3 C. Offer of employment shall be contingent upon the successful completion of a physical and mental examination to ensure sufficient fitness to perform required duties. D. Never have been convicted of a felony or a criminal misdemeanor. E. Possess good moral character. Sec. 4.804.4. Training Required. Community Service Officers shall receive a course of training in the use of such necessary materials, equipment and other police procedures as shall be appropriate in the exercise of the powers conferred upon them under this Article. Said course of training shall be developed and provided by the Chief of Police. Sec. 4.804.5. Duties. Community Service Officers shall b~ assigned to perform the duties in the Police Department in accordance with current job descriptions. Sec. 4.804.6. Power to Enforce Ordinances. Community Service Officers shall have the power and duty to enforce the terms and provisions of the Village Code of Mount Prospect. This power shall be exercised in conformity with the rules and regulations of the Police Department promulgated by the Chief of Police governing the functions of Community Service Officers. Sec. 4.804.7. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations. The Chief of Police shall promulgate rules and regulations of the Police Department governing functions of Community Service Officers. Said rules and regulations shall establish specific guidelines and procedures with respect to the enforcement of the Village Code of Mount Prospect by Community Service Officers, the performance of those duties as set forth in Section 4.804.5, the exercise of discretion by the Watch Commander or Supervisor in the assignment of duties pursuant to Section 4.804.5 and such matters as may be appropriate. Sec. 4.804.8. Duty of Community Service Officers to Appear as Witnesses. Ail Community Service Officers issuing citations for the violation of an Ordinance of the Village shall attend as witnesses before the courts where the trial may be had, shall procure all necessary evidence in their power, and furnish a list of witnesses to the court and the Prosecuting Attorney. No Community Service Officer shall be entitled to any witness fees to be taxed against the Village in any action for the violation of an Ordinance where the Village is Plaintiff. Sec. 4.804.9. Uniforms. Community Service Officers shall wear the uniform designated by Police Department rules, regulations, and general orders. A uniform allowance, as determined by the Village Board through fiscal budget appropriation, may be provided. hapter 4 CSO Page 3 of ~ Sec. 4.804.~0. Obedience to Police Regulations. Community Service Officers shall be, in addition to Village rules and regulations, subject to the rules and regulations of the Police Department in the same manner as sworn members of the Police Department. Sec. 4.804.11. Compensation and Benefits. The President and Board of Trustees of the Village shall determine, through its annual budget, the compensation for Community Service Officers. Benefits for Community Service officers are determined by the sections set forth in the Personnel Policy Manual. " SECTION TWO: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law. AYES: Busse, Clowes, Hoefert, Corcoran~ Floros, Wilks NAYS: None ABSENT: None PASSEDand APPROVED this 7th day of July , 1992. ATTEST: Carol A. Fields Village Clerk