The Department of Police shall be headed by a Director/Chief who shall be responsible to the City Manager for the performance of the functions of the Department. The duties and responsibilities of the Director/Chief shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(a) Maintain public order.
(b) Prevent crimes against persons and property.
(c) Enforce all criminal laws and ordinances.
(d) Detect and apprehend offenders and suspected persons.
(e) Maintain records and files of crimes and criminals.
(f) Operate facilities for the safekeeping of prisoners.
(g) Develop and conduct community relations and education programs.
(h) Operate and maintain the police radio and other Municipal radio and emergency communication systems as may be assigned to the Department by the City Manager.
(i) Maintain records and logs relating to radio and emergency communications systems as are required by law.
(j) Develop and maintain formal and informal cooperative relationships for mutual aid with other police and criminal justice system agencies at all levels of government and with private security organizations.
(k) Provide for continuing police training.
(l) Enforce traffic control ordinances and the State Motor Vehicle Code.
(Ord. 4654. Passed 10-27-93.)