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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate2026-05-04

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Plain Language Summary

This bill amends the Town of Pineville's charter to allow the town to establish a reserve police division and compensate reserve officers when they are called to work active duty shifts. Previously, the town could only have auxiliary police under state law; this creates a new option for reserve officers with defined compensation.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this gives Pineville flexibility to address staffing needs and public safety by allowing the town to deploy trained reserve officers during emergencies, busy periods, or officer shortages.
• •By authorizing compensation for reserve officers' active duty time, the town can attract qualified personnel and ensure adequate law enforcement coverage without the expense of full-time positions.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may be concerned about the fiscal impact of compensating reserve officers and whether the town has budgeted for these additional personnel costs.
• •Some might question whether this provision provides enough oversight of how the town council sets compensation rates or whether reserve officers receive adequate training and liability protections comparable to full-time officers.