(A) First and foremost, each officer will be a servant of the public. Most citizens are unaware of the range of responsibilities and the limits imposed on an officer. If a call is received that an officer cannot respond to, it is the officer's responsibility to direct the caller to the appropriate agency and assist as much as possible. The officers must remember that much of the public contact is in a negative or emotional situation. It is the Police Department's goal and the officer's responsibility to help the public through the emotional contacts and to minimize the negative contacts.
(B) All police officers are police officers first, and special police officers second. While special training in investigation, juvenile law, evidence, and the like, is commendable, and adds to the professionalism of the Department, it is each officer's primary responsibility to carry out his regularly assigned duties as a police officer. Special designations and responsibilities shall not conflict with regular assignments.
(C) The Chief is appointed by the Commissioner of Public Health and Safety with the advise and consent of the City Council. The Chief is subject to discipline and removal by City Council. The Chief shall be the manager of the Department and shall possess all managerial authority in the daily operations of the Department, subordinate only to the Commissioner of Public Health and Safety and the City Council. Duties of the Chief shall include but are not limited to:
(1) Liaison to the Council;
(2) Planning, organizing, coordination, administration and control of the Department;
(3) Review of personnel recommendations made by the Captain or Lieutenants;
(4) Issue emergency suspensions until the next business day when it appears that such action is in the best interests of the Department;
(D) The position of Captain shall be appointed by the Chief of Police. The Captain is subject to removal by the Chief with the approval of the Commissioner of Public Health and Safety. The position of Police Captain is a senior command level employee skilled in problem solving and personnel management who is responsible for the efficient and orderly operation of the assigned section or division. A Police Captain will supervise work performed in connection with the prevention, reporting, investigation, prosecution and analysis of crime. The duties of this job will include the supervision and enforcement of all rules, regulations, general orders, and policies and procedures of the police department and the City. The Police Captain will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the records associated with the assigned section or division. The Police Captain will provide information orally and in writing to superiors and subordinates as requested or as needed. In the absence of higher ranking officials, the Police Captain will assume the command and control of police operations, including duties as department spokesperson when required. The employee will be responsible through the chain of command to the Police Chief. Duties of the Captain shall include but are not limited to:
(1) Assume management responsibility of an assigned division within the Police Department; recommend and administer policies and procedures; serve as acting Police Chief in the absence of same;
(2) Initiate disciplinary measures including issuance of oral and written reprimands to subordinate officers and issuance of emergency suspensions to later be reviewed by the Chief;
(3) Make recommendations to the Chief for disciplinary investigations;
(4) Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures;
(5) Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within Departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels;
(6) Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for special event operations and police control needs; assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems;
(7) Review crime and accident reports for accuracy and completeness; monitor major investigations or accidents; analyze crime patterns, frequency, traffic accident patterns and other information;
(8) Oversee and coordinate a variety of operations and services functions;
(9) Oversee the most serious and complicated criminal investigations within the department; conduct complex investigations;
(10) Coordinate department activities with those of other departments, agencies and city officials; assist with planning special operations and task forces;
(11) Review and approve requests for special assignments, transfers and training;
(12) Review and supervise the investigation of citizen complaints against sworn and non-sworn officers; recommend appropriate actions to be taken;
(13) Train, motivate and evaluate department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and recommend termination procedures as appropriate;
(14) Participate in the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary;
(15) Explain, justify and defend department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues;
(16) Represent the Police Department to other departments, elected officials, media and outside agencies; coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations;
(17) Provide staff assistance to the Chief of Police; participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence;
(18) Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints; and
(19) Perform related duties as required.
(E) The position of Lieutenant shall be appointed by the Board of Police Commissioners upon the request of the Chief. There shall be no more than two persons serving as a lieutenant. The Lieutenant is a supervisor to subordinate police ranks. A lieutenant may not be a member of any non-officer collective bargaining unit due his supervisory duties. The position of Police Lieutenant is a command level employee responsible for the efficient and orderly operation of the assigned unit, shift or section. A Police Lieutenant will supervise the work performed in the prevention, reporting, investigation, and prosecution of crime. The duties of this job will include the supervision and enforcement of all rules, regulations, general orders, and policies and procedures of the Police Department and the city. The Police Lieutenant will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the records associated with the assigned unit, shift or section. The Police Lieutenant will periodically brief the immediate supervisor of happenings in the unit, shift or section and supply other information as requested or as needed. The Police Lieutenant will take charge and be responsible for police related matters in the absence of higher ranking official. The employee will be responsible through the chain of command to the Police Chief. Duties of a lieutenant shall include but are not limited to:
(1) Performs a variety of routine and complex public safety work in the administration of the police department. Supervises police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities;
(2) Works under the general supervision of the Captain;
(3) Exercises general supervision over police sergeants and subordinate officers and support staff;
(4) Initiate disciplinary measures including issuance of oral and written reprimands to subordinate officers and issuance of emergency suspensions which emergency suspensions would later be reviewed by the Chief or Captain;
(5) Make recommendations to the Chief or Captain for disciplinary investigations;
(6) Supervises police sergeant, police officers and support staff in their assigned duties;
(7) Oversees and may personally participate in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the jurisdiction of the department, obtaining evidences and compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities;
(8) Supervises the scheduling and coordination of shift activities;
(9) Reviews a variety of police related reports prepared by subordinate officers or others;
(10) Evaluates officers’ arrests based on circumstances and evidence;
(11) Makes day-to-day police assignments as required by the needs of the service;
(12) Makes plans about individual tactical matters such as equipment to be used for particular operations or the detailed plans needed for an investigation. Develops new approaches to investigate problems;
(13) Determines how to deploy personnel during emergency;
(14) Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provide general information about Department activities;
(15) Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other city officials in the performance of police activities;
(16) Conducts periodic performance evaluations and planning sessions for assigned personnel. Counsels assigned personnel on job performance and disciplinary matters;
(17) Maintains normal availability by radio, pager or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent; and
(18) Carries out duties in conformance with federal, state, county, and city laws and ordinances.
(F) The position of Sergeant shall be appointed by the Board of Police Commissioners upon the request of the Chief. There shall be no more than two persons serving as a sergeant. A sergeant may be a member of a non-officer collective bargaining unit due to the lack of supervisory duties held by the superior officers identified above. The Board of Police Commissioners is responsible for hiring of Sergeants. Discipline of Sergeants is to be handled through the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Duties of a Sergeant shall include but are not limited to:
(1) Operate radio transmitter;
(2) Dispatch patrolmen;
(3) Book persons arrested;
(4) Handle walk-in reports and inquiries;
(5) Review patrolmen’s reports;
(6) Perform managerial tasks such as keeping logs and completing daily activity sheets at the direction of a superior officer; and
(7) Supervise and provide direction as to compliance with department policies and procedures to subordinate officers when necessary.
(Ord. 652, passed 1-5-83; Am. Ord. 683, passed 2-20-85; Am. Ord. 717, passed 9-16-87; Am. Ord. 849, passed 7-26-95; Am. Ord. 985, passed 10-20-99; Am. Ord. 1353, passed 9-17-08; Am. Ord. 1467, passed 1-18-12)