With regard to all applicants for a license to conduct a private motor vehicle escort agency or furnish private motor vehicle escorts, the police department shall have the following functions, powers and duties:
(a) To investigate qualifications for fitness of all applicants; and
(b) To investigate and aid in the prosecution of all violations of this article and cooperate in the prosecution of offenders before any court having jurisdiction to hear same;
(c) To inspect and approve or disapprove the equipment and uniforms worn by funeral escort officers;
(d) To inspect and approve or disapprove motor vehicle equipment used in making escorts.
(1964 Code, § 34-66)