It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police, or some other designated police officer, upon the arrest of any child or minor for the violation of the provisions of this chapter, to inquire into the facts of such arrest and the conditions and circumstances of such child and, if it appears that such minor is in violation of the provisions of this chapter, to cause the proper proceedings to be had and taken as authorized by the laws and statutes of the state if, in the opinion of such arresting officer, this action is warranted.
(1979 Code, § 9.124) (Ord. 56, passed 10-5-1976) Penalty, see § 10.99