The Chief shall be the acting head of the Police Department and the Assistant Chief and all policemen shall be in subordination to him or her. It shall be his or her duty to cause the public peace to be preserved and to see that all laws are enforced, and whenever any violation therefor shall come to his or her knowledge, or be reported to him or her, he or she shall cause the requisite complaint to be made and see that the proper evidence is procured for a successful prosecution of the offender or offenders. He or she and his or her subordinates shall obey all police rules as may be established for the regulation of the Department, and shall, in case of riot, tumult or insurrection, or threatening thereof, take command in person of the police officers and direct their movements and operations in discharge of their duties. He or she shall keep a record and make report to the Council monthly, and also at and before the close of the fiscal year, of the operations of the Department and in conforming with the requirements of the police rules. He or she shall be responsible for the efficiency, general conduct and good order of his or her Department, and shall promptly report to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in writing all complaints made to him or her or in any way coming to his or her knowledge prejudicial to the honesty, sobriety and faithfulness of any of his or her subordinates.
(Ord. 895, passed 1-28-1974)