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City of St. Anthony <br /> Police Reserve Bylaws <br /> Page 7 <br /> 1 . The Chief of Police may.suspend, demote, or terminate any Reserve Officer <br /> guilty of a conduct rules violation, after weighing the severity of the violation, <br /> the Officer's past performance and the attitude of the Officer. Any action so <br /> taken shall be expressed in writing. <br /> 2. The Reserve Officer may appeal the action of the Chief of Police to the City <br /> Manager within ten days of the Chief's written action. The City Manager shall <br /> express his/her action in writing. <br /> 3. Within ten days after receiving the City Manager's written response, an Officer <br /> may appeal the action to the City Council. <br /> 4. The City Council shall issue a ruling on the violation and disciplinary action <br /> taken which shall be binding and final. <br /> Article VII - Use of Firearms: <br /> The carrying and use of firearms is expressly prohibited, except as follows: <br /> 1 . Under conditions of great emergency, the Chief of Police, his designated , <br /> representative or the regular Officer in charge may dispense weapons to <br /> Reserve Officers who meet the requirements of Article VIII, No. 2. <br /> 2. - Reserve Officers shall become knowledgeable and proficient in the use of <br /> firearms and shall be certified in their use before they are allowed to use them. <br /> They are never to be carried, except when expressly authorized, however. <br /> Article VIII - Performance: <br /> Officer shall be expected to function at least to a satisfactory level, and are <br /> responsible for performance in the following area: <br /> 1 . Assistance to regular Police Officers of the St. Anthony Police Department. <br /> 2. Assistance to the St. Anthony Fire Department, especially in the performance <br /> of its Civil Defense responsibilities. <br /> 3. Crime Prevention programs, including house and business checks, as directed <br /> by the Chief of Police. <br /> 4. Crowd and traffic control duties. <br />