(A) There is created the office of Chief of Police of the city.
(B) The powers and duties of this office are established as follows:
(1) Plans, organizes, and directs all activities of the Police Department; appraises crime prevention and law enforcement problems of the city, develops efficient police solutions, and adjusts departmental methods to meet new situations and to improve existing operations and effectiveness. Controls expenditures of departmental appropriations and prepares budget estimates.
(2) Supervises and participates in training of members of the police force in police methods, procedures, and duties, with particular attention to personnel at the administrative and supervisory level.
(3) Advises and assists police officers in nonroutine criminal or other investigations, and personally participates in dealing with the more difficult police situations.
(4) Receives and disposes of complaints; attends meetings at public gathering to explain the activities and functions of the Police Department and to establish favorable public relations.
(5) Cooperates with state and federal officers in the apprehension and detention of wanted persons, and other agencies where activities of the Police Department are involved.
(6) Performs related work as required.
(C) The oath of office to be executed by the City Clerk shall be that set forth in Section 228 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
(D) Before entering on the duties of this office, the Chief of Police shall execute bond to the city, with a corporate surety authorized and qualified to become surety on bond in this state, in the amount of $1,000.
(E) Compensation for this office shall be payable from the general fund.
(F) The personnel rules and regulations of Chapter 35 shall apply to this office.
(Ord. passed 12-29-81)