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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: 10-23-23 Requested By:Doug Ditrich, Chief of Police Source of Funds: Department:Police Account Number: Amount Budgeted: ReportResolutionOrdinance Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item:YesNo SUMMARY& RECOMMENDATION Article III, Section 54-63of the Code of Ordinances and the Texas Government Code, Section 341.012(g)require that persons appointed by the Chief of Police as reserve police officers must be approved by City Council before they may carry a weapon or otherwise act as a peace officer.The Police Department currently has a policy in place governing a Reserve Police Officer Programandcurrently has one reserve officer andis seeking to appoint another. Lieutenant Bradley Stewart retired from full time employment with the La Porte Police Department on October 6, 2023 after honorably serving the City of La Porte for nearly 27 years. During his tenure Officer Stewart served in a variety of roles with a substantial amount of time working with the community as aSupport Servicessupervisor. He has many community contacts and is well versed in the police department operations. He has made presentationsto shooter incidents. He is also a firearms instructor capable of providing assistance at the firing range. If appointed as a reserve officer, Mr. Stewart can assist the department during monthly range days as well as with community programs such as National Night Out, Back the Blue, Blue Santa, and Sylvan Beach Day. Furthermore he can be of assistance in providing active shooter training to civilian groups and businesses. The Department finds retired officer Lee Stewart to be a highly qualified candidate who is currently a licensed peace officer through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and has passed all required screenings to be employed by the La Porte Police Department. As such requests that City Council approve his appointment to the Police Reserve Force.If appointed the department will ensure Officer Stewart receives all required training to keep his peace officer license in good standing. STRATEGIC PLAN STRATEGY AND GOAL The addition of two Reserve Officers directly supports the following of the City's 2023 Strategic Plan Guiding Principles: