(a) The mayor of a Type A general-law municipality shall summon as many residents as the mayor considers necessary to serve as a special police force if the mayor considers the force necessary:
(1) to enforce the municipality‘s laws, avert danger, or protect life or property;
(2) because of riot, outbreak, calamity, or public disturbance; or
(3) because of threat of serious violation of law or order, of outbreak, or of other danger to the municipality or its inhabitants.
(b) The mayor may issue the summons by:
(1) proclamation or other order addressed to the residents of the municipality generally or to the residents of a ward or other subdivision of the municipality; or
(2) personal notice.

(c) A special police force has the powers of the regular police force of the municipality.
(d) A special police force is subject to the orders of the mayor and shall perform the duties required by the mayor.