The police officers of the town shall:
(A) Preserve public peace, prevent crimes, detect offenders, suppress riots and unlawful gatherings which obstruct the free passage of public streets, sidewalks, parks, and public places;
(B) Protect the rights of persons and property;
(C) Guard the public health;
(D) Preserve order at elections and all public meetings and assemblages;
(E) Regulate the movements of vehicles in the streets, bridges, parks, public squares, and highways;
(F) Provide proper police attendance at fires;
(G) Carefully observe and inspect all places of public amusement and all places of business having license to carry on the business and suppress and restrain all unlawful and disorderly conduct or practices therein;
(H) Enforce penalties for the violation of state and federal laws, the provisions of this code, and other ordinances of the town;
(I) Arrest all persons guilty of violating any law or any provision of this code or other ordinance;
(J) Prevent as far as possible any injury to property and buildings, streets, and sidewalks;
(K) Report to the Chief of Police any repairs needed to any public property;
(L) Summon as many persons as may be necessary to assist them in the duties herein outlined, in accordance with state law;
(M) Survey all parts of the town at reasonable intervals;
(N) Be civil and pleasant to all with whom they have official business; and
(O) Perform any other duties that may be assigned to them either by the Chief of Police or the Town Manager.
(1982 Code, § 3-1003) (Am. Ord. passed 11-1-2021)