8-12-3: DUTY OF POLICE OFFICERS:
A member of the police department, while on duty, shall detain any minor wilfully violating any of the provisions of this chapter until the parent or guardian of such minor takes him or her into custody. Such officer shall immediately, upon taking custody of such minor, communicate with the parent or guardian of such minor. Prior to detaining any minor, the officer shall make an affirmative inquiry of the minor as to whether any of the affirmative defenses set forth in section 8-12-2 of this chapter applies. (Ord. 0-17-04, 5-17-2004)