§ 8.205. Special police.  


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  • The chief of police may appoint, in his or her discretion and upon the application of any individual, firm or corporation showing the necessity thereof, one or more special police officers, to be paid by the applicant, who shall have the powers and duties of police officers while in or on the premises of such applicant or in the actual performance of the duties for which employed. Special police officers shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the department of metropolitan police and their appointments shall be revocable at any time by the chief of police with the approval of the mayor. Before entering upon the performance of their duties, special police officers shall execute and file with the metropolitan clerk a public officer's liability bond in such amount as may be fixed by resolution of the metropolitan council.

(Amended by referendum election of November 6, 2018, Amdt. 6)