A. Ascertain Name And Address Of Parent: Upon finding a minor in or upon any street or public place within the city in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, it shall be the duty of the attending law enforcement officer of the city to take the name of such minor and the name and address of the minor's "parent" as defined in section 4-2-4 of this chapter.
B. Detention Of Minor; Notice To Parents; Medical Treatment: The law enforcement officer shall detain the minor and the parent shall immediately be notified to appear and take charge of such minor. If the minor requires emergency medical treatment, the law enforcement officer shall arrange for such treatment.
C. Minor Turned Over To Parent: When a minor is apprehended for violation of the provisions of this chapter, the law enforcement officer shall turn the minor over to the minor's parent or parents. If a parent cannot be located, or fails to take charge of the minor, said minor may be entrusted to a relative, neighbor or other person who will, on behalf of the parent, assume responsibility of caring for the minor pending the availability or the arrival of the parent.
D. Written Report: The law enforcement officer shall file a written report to the chief of police or his designee within twenty four (24) hours of the violation if criminal charges are to be made under this chapter. (Ord. 93-6, 10-18-1993)