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SEC. 61.05. PRISONER EMPLOYMENT ON PUBLIC WORKS.
 
   (A)   Every person confined in the City jail under a judgment rendered in a criminal action in a court of competent jurisdiction shall be required to perform labor on the public works and ways of this City under the discretion of the Chief of Police.
 
   (B)   The Chief of Police shall procure and use such means as the Chief of Police shall deem necessary for the security of all prisoners under the Chief’s charge and may prescribe and administer such rules and regulations as shall be deemed necessary to keep good order among the prisoners and compel them to do their work.
 
   (C)   The prisoners shall be treated with the kindness compatible with the enforcement of the rules and regulations necessary to compel discipline and obedience to the officer in charge.