(a) There is hereby established, in and for the City, a Department of Public Safety. The duties of the Department shall be to:
(1) Plan, coordinate and effect the provision of fire and police services to the residents of the City.
(2) Enforce all applicable State, Federal and local statutes.
(3) Process and serve all warrants and subpoenas as directed by the court.
(4) Review all peddler and tax license applications.
(5) Develop and establish a fire suppression system.
(6) Develop and maintain planning for major disturbances, natural disasters, or any other emergency situation.
(7) Develop and implement fire and crime prevention programs.
(8) Investigate all criminal activity as well as fire situations to determine illegal activity or to determine cause.
(9) Effect hazardous materials response systems to deal with such materials within the City.
(b) Persons employed by the Public Safety Department shall meet all applicable State and Federal regulations as they pertain to training, ability and personal behavior.
(Ord. 362. Passed 3-1-94.)