The powers and duties of the Chief of Police are hereby established as follows:
(A) Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the activities and programs of the Police Department;
(B) Formulates Department policies and procedures, rules, and regulations following consultation with higher authority and subordinate officers;
(C) Develops organizational structure of the Department in accordance with professional standards and city policy;
(D) Prepares and authorizes work schedules;
(E) Furnishes technical advice on police problems;
(F) Maintains constant surveillance of criminal and traffic reports in add-on to activity reports;
(G) Initiates corrective action when and where necessarily indicated;
(H) Supervises and evaluates the use of police equipment;
(I) Instructs, disciplines, and evaluates Department personnel;
(J) Reviews and recommends acceptable standards and procedures for the recruitment, selection, promotion, and training of Department personnel;
(K) Authorizes purchases, requisitions of supplies, and equipment for the Department;
(L) Confers with representatives of federal, state, and local agencies on various police problems;
(M) Prepares memoranda and reports on activities of the Department, orally and in writing, and supervises others in the preparation of reports;
(N) Attends all Council meetings;
(O) Receives complaints from the general public;
(P) Studies and reviews all laws, official opinions, and guidelines;
(Q) Maintains a proper record system pertaining to citations, arrest, and investigations;
(R) Participates in approved law enforcement courses and schedules subordinates for such training;
(S) Represents the Department as needed; and
(T) Develops and conducts an effective public relations program.
(Ord. 8, passed 9-20-2018)