6-1-2: APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS, SUSPENSIONS AND DISCHARGES:

   A.   Chief: The village president shall appoint the chief of police, with the advice and consent of the board of trustees. The chief of police shall only be suspended or removed for cause. In the event that a person under the authority of the board of police commissioners is appointed chief of police and then is removed for cause from said position, the person so removed shall return to the police rank held prior to becoming chief of police.

   B.   Other Officers: The board of police commissioners shall have the powers of appointment of patrol officers; promotion from patrol officer to sergeant, captain and investigator; and suspension, for periods exceeding five (5) days, or discharge of all full time sworn officers, except the chief of police. In no event shall any person be appointed or retained as a police officer unless such person has been certified as eligible for the police pension fund, except the occupant of the office of chief of police. (Ord. 982, 6-4-1990; amd. 2011 Code)

6-1-3: CHIEF OF POLICE:

   A.   Bond: Before entering upon his duties, the chief of police shall file with the village clerk a bond in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) with sureties to be approved by the board of trustees, conditioned to indemnify the village for any loss or liability due to or occasioned by any act or failure to act on the part of the chief of police.

   B.   Duties:

      1.   The chief of police shall have charge and control of the village police department and shall be responsible for the faithful and efficient conduct of the department, subject to the supervision of the village president and board of trustees. He shall keep such records and make and preserve such reports concerning the activities of his department as are necessary to carry out the intent and purpose hereof.

      2.   The chief of police shall faithfully execute all policies transmitted to him by the village president and board of trustees; shall faithfully perform all such duties as may be imposed by law and the ordinances of the village; and shall establish such rules and regulations as he may deem advisable, consistent with the provisions of this chapter, for the proper administration and operation of the department.

      3.   The chief of police shall exercise control and command of all sworn officers and other employees of the police department while on duty, including the designation and assignment of all police duties and posts within each rank or job classification, in such manner as he deems appropriate to secure the faithful and efficient conduct and performance by the police department of its lawful functions. (Ord. 982, 6-4-1990)

      4.   When a search of the police records is requested for any lawful purpose, it shall be the duty of the chief of police to perform such search and to report the results thereof to the requesting party within a reasonable time. The chief may delegate the performance of this duty to any officer or employee of the police department. The chief may establish from time to time a reasonable fee for such service, and any fees collected shall be turned over to the chief who shall deposit them with the village clerk. (Ord. 1063, 5-16-1994)

      5.   The chief of police shall have the custody of all lost, abandoned, or stolen property recovered by the department for the village. (Ord. 982, 6-4-1990)

6-1-4: DUTIES AND CONDUCT OF OFFICERS AND PERSONNEL:

   A.   It shall be the duty of all sworn officers to see to the enforcement of all village ordinances and laws of the state and the United States Of America, to preserve order, to prevent infractions of the law, and to arrest violators thereof. Every sworn officer shall serve subject to the orders of his superior officers and the chief of police. Every sworn officer is hereby declared to be a conservator of the peace, and every sworn officer shall avoid the use of unnecessary force and shall act in a lawful manner at all times.

   B.   It shall be the duty of all sworn officers and of all other employees of the police department to conduct themselves in a proper and law abiding manner at all times and to obey the orders and directions of their superiors and of the chief of police. (Ord. 982, 6-4-1990)

6-1-5: CAPTAIN:

   A.   Duties And Responsibilities:

      1.   Under the direct supervision of the chief of police, the captain shall coordinate, evaluate, and oversee the work activities, duties, and conduct of all sworn officers and civilian employees within the police department. Above and beyond his duties as a sworn officer, he shall interpret and assure adherence to department policies and procedures; resolve at one step employee work grievances; and administer appropriate corrective discipline. He shall review, approve, and maintain records, reports, and files of pertinent information.

      2.   The captain shall maintain and evaluate training within the department and review and evaluate work performance. He shall maintain liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. In the absence of the chief of police, the captain may assume administrative duties of the position. (Ord. 982, 6-4-1990)

   B.   Compensation: The captain shall be compensated at twice the rate of the sergeant as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement entered into between the village of Milan and the Illinois Fraternal Order Of Police Labor Council, Blackhawk Valley Lodge No. 219, as amended from time to time. The captain shall also be entitled to receive the same benefits to which all other employees of the Milan police department are entitled to under the terms of the said collective bargaining agreement. (Ord. 1599, 4-7-2014)

6-1-6: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SERGEANT:

Under the direct supervision of the captain, the sergeant(s) performs routine first line supervision and special tasks and assignments. Above and beyond his duties as a sworn officer, he is responsible for the supervision and direction of sworn subordinate officers and civilian personnel in their duties and conduct and in the day to day function and operation of the police department. The sergeant(s) shall maintain discipline, assure adherence to policies and procedures of the department, review activities and reports, and identify and report problem areas of concern. (Ord. 982, 6-4-1990)

6-1-7: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF INVESTIGATOR:

Under the direct supervision of the captain, the investigator shall perform investigations as assigned and prepare and file appropriate reports. In addition to the duties as investigator, the investigator shall perform the regular duties of a sworn officer. In the absence of a sergeant, the investigator will assume the duties of the sergeant. (Ord. 1209, 6-19-2000)

6-1-8: SERVING PROCESS:

No sworn police officer, other than the chief of police, shall serve any process, except on command of the chief of police. (Ord. 982, 6-4-1990)