(A) The Marshal is the chief police officer of the town and has the powers of other law enforcement officers in executing the orders of the legislative body and enforcing laws.
(B) The Marshal or his or her Deputy:
(1) Shall serve all process directed to him or her by the legislative body (Town Council) and shall enforce all ordinances of the town;
(2) Shall arrest without process ail persons who commit an offense within his or her view, take them before a court having jurisdiction and detain them in custody until the cause of the arrest has been investigated;
(3) Shall suppress breaches of the peace;
(4) May, if necessary, call the power of the town to his or her aid;
(5) May execute search warrants and arrest warrants; and
(6) May pursue and jail persons who commit an offense.
(Prior Code, § 3:5:03) (Ord. 82-38, passed 2-2-1983)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see I.C. 36-5-7-4