The Chief of Police shall cause to be kept books of records in the Police Department of persons arrested for offenses, of all property placed in his or her charge, and such other books and records as shall be required by the business of the Department. He or she shall cause to be kept a complete record of all felonies committed in the city, which records shall, at all times, be opened to the inspection of the Mayor and the members of the City Council.
(1977 Code, § 3-9-7)