§ 2-6-12. PARK PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION.

(A)

The director shall employ one or more park public safety officers to patrol public recreation areas. A park public safety officer employed under this section shall be commissioned, appointed and designated a peace officer under Article 2.12(13) ( Who are Peace Officers ) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

(B)

A park public safety officer may enforce a federal, state, or local law or regulation in a park or nature preserve owned or controlled by the city.

(C)

Subsection (B) does not limit a park public safety officer's law enforcement authority in the officer's capacity as a peace officer.

(D)

A park public safety officer shall prioritize enforcement on property designated as a park, recreational facility, or nature preserve, to:

(1)

maintain law and order;

(2)

control traffic;

(3)

enforce rules relating to the use of a park or nature preserve;

(4)

protect a public recreation area; and

(5)

perform other duties assigned by the director.

Source: Ord. 20050804-047.