(A) The Marshal is the chief police officer of the town and has the powers of other law enforcement officers in executing the orders of the Town Council and enforcing laws.
(B) The Marshal or his deputy:
(1) Shall serve all process directed to him by the town court or Town Council;
(2) Shall arrest without process all persons who commit an offense within his view, take them before a court having jurisdiction, and detain them in custody until the cause of the arrest has been investigated;
(3) Shall suppress breaches of the peace;
(4) May, if necessary, call the power of the town to his aid;
(5) May execute search warrants and arrest warrants; and
(6) May pursue and jail persons who commit an offense.
(IC 36-5-7-4)
Cross-reference:
Marshal to recommend member for Police Department Advisory Board, see § 33.066