HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 208 - Police Department CHAPTER II—OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATION & ORGANIZATION
ORDINANCE 208 POLICE DEPARTMENT.................................................................... 208-1
Section 208.01: ESTABLISHMENT.......................................................................... 208-1
Section 208.02: CHIEF OF POLICE.......................................................................... 208-1
Section 208.03: DUTIES OF POLICE........................................................................ 208-1
Section 208.04: UNIFORM AND BADGE ................................................................ 208-1
Section 208.05: EXTRA POLICE .............................................................................. 208-1
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CHAPTER II—OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATION & ORGANIZATION
ORDINANCE 208 POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Section 208.01: ESTABLISHMENT. A police department is hereby established. The
head of the department shall be known as the chief of police and the number of additional
members of the department, together with their ranks and titles, shall be determined by the
Council by resolution. The compensation to be paid members of the police department shall be
fixed by the Council. Members of the department shall be appointed by the City Council.
Section 208.02: CHIEF OF POLICE. The chief of police shall have supervision and
control of the police department and its members. The Chief shall be responsible to the Council
for law enforcement and for property of the City used by the department; shall be responsible for
the proper training and discipline of the members of the department; shall be responsible for the
keeping of adequate records and shall report to the Council on the needs of the department and
its work. Every member of the department subordinate to the chief shall obey the instructions of
the chief and any superior officer. The Council shall designate one of the police officers as
acting chief, who shall have all the powers and duties of the chief during his absence or
disability.
Section 208.03: DUTIES OF POLICE. Members of the police department shall enforce
the ordinances and laws applicable to the City, bring violators before the district court, and make
complaints for offenses coming to their knowledge. Members of the police department shall
serve processes on behalf of the City and shall serve such notices as may be required by the
Council or other authority.
Section 208.04: UNIFORM AND BADGE. Each member of the department shall, while
on duty, wear a suitable badge and uniform furnished by the City, except that the chief may
authorize the performance of specific duties while not in uniform. When a member terminates
his or her membership in the department, he or she shall immediately deliver to the City his or
her badge, weapon, ID card, and all other property of the City in his or her possession.
Section 208.05: EXTRA POLICE. In case of riot or other law enforcement emergency,
the chief of police may appoint for a specific time as many special police officers as may be
necessary for the maintenance of law and order. During such term of appointment, the special
police officers shall have only those powers and perform only those duties as shall be
specifically assigned by chief of police.
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