§ 11-28 DUTIES.

   The Police Department shall:

   (A)   Enforce all laws, ordinances and regulations of the city, the state and the United States;

   (B)   Preserve the peace and protect the property and safety of the citizens of the city;

   (C)   Arrest all persons violating any law, ordinance or regulation;

   (D)   Regulate the movement of vehicles and pedestrians and prevent unlawful gatherings which obstruct the free passage of the public streets, sidewalks, parks and other public places;

   (E)   Summon persons to assist with their duties as may be necessary;

   (F)   Respond to all fire alarms and assist firefighters in protecting life and property, maintaining order and regulating traffic;

   (G)   Perform all other lawful duties assigned by the City Council, the Chief of Police or other duly constituted authority.

(1989 Code, § 11-28)