Section 14-118. School crossing guards

a. Notwithstanding the provisions of
  section 14-117 of this title, the commissioner may employ persons to  be
  known  as  school crossing guards, for such periods of time as in his or
  her discretion the commissioner deems advisable.  Such  school  crossing
  guards  shall be empowered to direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic at
  locations to which they may be assigned, and shall  perform  such  other
  related duties as may be prescribed by the commissioner.
    b.  Nothing  contained  herein  shall  be construed to constitute such
  school crossing guards members of the police force, or to  entitle  them
  to the privileges and benefits of the members of the police force, or to
  become members of the police pension fund.
    c.  The  commissioner  shall  have  authority  to promulgate rules and
  regulations governing the conduct of such school  crossing  guards.  The
  commissioner  shall  prescribe the insignia or uniform to be worn by the
  guards while on duty.