The Police Department shall be responsible for preservation of the public peace, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, protection of the rights of persons and property and enforcement of the laws and the rules and regulations made in furtherance thereof. The Department shall have and perform such other duties and functions as may from time to time be assigned thereto by directive of the County Executive or by ordinance of the County Council not inconsistent with this Charter.
(Bill No. 96-80; Bill No. 81-82)