30.05 COMPENSATION.

Members of the department are designated by rank and receive such compensation as shall be determined by resolution of the Council.

30.06 POLICE CHIEF APPOINTED.

The Mayor shall appoint and dismiss the Police Chief, subject to the consent of a majority of the Council.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.4)

30.07 POLICE CHIEF: DUTIES.

The Police Chief has the following powers and duties subject to the approval of the Council.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13 [4])

1.   General. Perform all duties required of the police chief by law or ordinance.

2.   Enforce Laws. Enforce all laws, ordinances and regulations and bring all persons committing any offense before the proper court.

3.   Accident Reports. Report all motor vehicle accidents investigated to the State Department of Transportation.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.266)

4.   Prisoners. Be responsible for the custody of prisoners, including conveyance to detention facilities as may be required.

5.   Assist Officials. When requested, provide aid to other City officers, boards and commissions in the execution of their official duties.

6.   Investigations. Provide for such investigation as may be necessary for the prosecution of any person alleged to have violated any law or ordinance.

7.   Record of Arrests. Keep a record of all arrests made in the City by showing whether said arrests were made under provisions of State law or City ordinance, the offense charged and who made the arrest.

8.   Reports. Compile and submit to the Mayor and Council an annual report as well as such other reports as may be requested by the Mayor or Council.

9.   Command. Be in command of all officers appointed for police work and be responsible for the care, maintenance and use of all vehicles, equipment and materials of the department.

10.   Discipline. Discipline all employees of the Police Department. A record of all disciplinary actions taken by the Police Chief shall be kept in the disciplined employee's personnel file.

11.   The Chief of Police will appoint officers to fill authorized openings subject to approval by the City Council.

30.08 DEPARTMENTAL RULES.

The Police Chief shall establish such rules, not in conflict with the Code of Ordinances, and subject to the approval of the Council, as may be necessary for the operation of the department.

30.09 SUMMONING AID.

Any peace officer making a legal arrest may orally summon as many persons as the officer reasonably finds necessary to aid the officer in making the arrest.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 804.17)

30.10 TAKING WEAPONS.

Any person who makes an arrest may take from the person arrested all items which are capable of causing bodily harm which the arrested person may have within such person’s control to be disposed of according to law.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 804.18)