The Police Department shall perform the following functions:
a. Provide protection for persons and property against unlawful acts and reduce the opportunity for committing crime within the town;
b. Maintain an active crime prevention and control program in order to ensure the security of the citizens;
c. Provide police patrol services in all areas of the town;
d. Investigate crimes and identify the perpetrators of crimes;
e. Recover stolen property and investigate and apprehend those who receive stolen property;
f. Arrest, apprehend and prosecute offenders;
g. Maintain detention facilities to house persons arrested on various charges;
h. Design and implement training programs for employees of the Department;
i. Maintain and administer records and identification facilities for processing of persons arrested, including the processing, storage and control of evidence;
j. Maintain a communications system;
k. Maintain and supply uniforms and clothing for all uniformed personnel; and
l. Perform such other functions as prescribed by the town Council or by directives of the Mayor.
(Prior Code, § 13.103)