The police chief shall direct the police work of the village, assign duties to the members of the department and be responsible for the enforcement and maintenance of law and order. He shall be responsible for the performance of the police department and all of its functions. All persons who are members of the department shall serve subject to the orders of the police chief. The police chief shall perform those duties prescribed by the rules and regulations governing the police department, approved by the president and the board of trustees and shall, in addition, perform the following duties:
A. Make arrangements for jail facilities and have custody of all persons incarcerated therein.
B. Keep such books and records and make such reports concerning the activities of the police department as may be required by the president and board of trustees and by applicable law.
C. Provide for the custody, care and control of the public property of the police department, including all vehicles, firearms and other equipment of the department, and have custody and control of all recovered lost, abandoned or stolen property within the village.
D. Preserve the peace, order and safety of the village.
E. Execute and enforce the state and federal laws, all village ordinances, police regulations and orders of the president and board of trustees.
F. Protect the rights of persons and property within the village.
G. Study police problems and manners of public welfare and administration as related to crime and law enforcement and make recommendations regarding these matters to the president and board of trustees.
H. Investigate, study and recommend to the president and board of trustees, upon such request, traffic regulations, routines and changes for the improvement of traffic and safety conditions within the village. (Ord. 1246, 1-5-2010)