§ 2-6-14. STATUS OF DEPARTMENT PEACE OFFICERS.


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  • (A)

    An airport public safety officer, park public safety officer, or city marshal is an employee of the department and is not an employee or member of the Austin police department. An employee of the department is not entitled to the pension or civil service benefits received by a City police officer.

    (B)

    For purposes of the Texas Transportation Code and for the preservation of the public peace and safety, a public safety officer is in the actual course and scope of the officer's employment if the circumstances authorize police action by a peace officer.

Source: Ord. 20050804-047.