16A - Traffic Unit and Special Police Officers

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16A – Traffic Unit and Special Police Officers Policy & Procedure Page 2 of 7 DEFINITIONS Special Officer: A member of the Police Department, who is not an active full-time police officer, but maintains police powers (M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 98) whose duties are limited by the Chief of Police. Special Officers will take an oath of office at least every two years. Traffic Officer: A non-sworn member of the Lexington Police Department whose duties are restricted to traffic direction, control, and safety only. Full Time Sworn: A full-time sworn member of the Department who is appointed as a Police Officer under M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 98. PROCEDURES A. Traffic Unit 1. Appointing Authority a. The Town Manager is the appointing authority for the Town of Lexington and may appoint or remove individuals from the Traffic Unit. b. The Chief of Police: i. May assign to the Traffic Unit employees of the Police Department who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements. ii. May recommend for appointment by the Town Manager reputable citizens and/or employees from other Town departments. iii. Shall insure that the Traffic Unit meets the needs of Lexington through training, assignment and proper supervision. 2. Appointment a. Police Department Employees and Retirees i. Retired Employees, who retire or separate from service in good standing (other than an accidental or disability retirement). ii. Police Department Employees, who are not police officers, may be assigned to the Traffic Unit by the Chief of Police if there is language in the employee’s collective bargaining agreement that permits members to perform traffic details. b. Other Town Employees i. A Town employee, who works for a department other than the Police Department, may be eligible to do traffic details. The employee must be in good standing with the Town of Lexington