A. Records And Reports; Responsibility For Department: The chief of police shall cause such records and make such reports, not in conflict with existing law, concerning the activities of the department as may be required by statute or by the city council. The chief shall be responsible for the performance of the police department and its functions, and all persons who are members of the police department shall serve subject to the orders of the chief of police.
B. Rules And Regulations: The chief of police may make or prescribe such rules and regulations as he shall deem advisable. Such rules shall be binding on such members. Such rules and regulations may cover conduct of the members, hours of service and vacations not in conflict with the current city personnel policy 1 , and all other similar matters necessary for the efficiency of the department, as contained in the procedural manual.
C. Custody Of Lost, Stolen And Abandoned Property: The chief of police shall have the custody of all lost, abandoned or stolen property recovered in the city. Said property shall be surrendered by the officer(s) before the end of his shift by depositing the same with the chief of police or by placing the property in the locked transfer areas or in the custody and control of a towing service when a vehicle is involved. Such evidence shall be returned to the lawful owner when no longer needed as evidence in any pending court action or destroyed on the order of the court or destroyed if the item is contraband. (Ord. 1017, eff. 4-16-1981)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See section 1-6-5 of this code. |