(A) The Chief shall have direct control, management and direction of all members of the Department with full power to detail any of them in the best interests of the Department.
(B) (1) Officers of the Department shall be responsible for properly maintaining discipline and efficiency within the Department.
(2) All officers of the department shall at times properly assist the Chief in the discharge of the duties and commands of such office.
(3) All officers of the department will perform such duties as specified by the Chief.
(4) All officers of the department shall have a working knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of their subordinates, and shall be available for assistance or conduct of the members of the Department and take active charge when necessary.
(5) It shall be the duty of every officer and member of the Department to attend every incident unless excused by the Chief and to exert the greatest energy and best ability a member shall provide under any and all circumstances.
(6) The officers of the Department shall be just, dignified and firm in their contact with subordinates being careful to abstain from abusive language in giving orders. The officers of the Department will see that all orders, rules and regulations are strictly obeyed and promptly reported in writing to the Chief of any violations.
(C) The officers of the Department shall not discuss or permit to become the knowledge of their subordinates, matters of Department business, management or other information not directly of interest to the subordinates and under no circumstances shall any controversial matters between the officers of the Department be allowed to become public.
(D) The Mayor has agreed that the Chief reserves the right to modify, delete or add to this subchapter to ensure that the Department is run safely and effectively.
(Ord. 1700, passed 3-4-2008)