It shall be the duty of the City Police Department to enforce the provision of this title. Officers are hereby authorized to investigate accidents and to carry out all duties specifically covered by this title, and to direct all traffic either in person or by means of visible or audible signals in conformance with the provisions of this title, provided that in the event of a fire or other emergency or to expediate traffic or safeguard pedestrians, officers may direct traffic, as conditions may require.
(Prior Code, § 6.0102)