§ 31.08 VILLAGE CHIEF OF POLICE.
   (A)   The Village Chief of Police shall at all times have power to make or order an arrest, with proper process, for any offense against the laws of the state or ordinances of the village and bring the offender to trial before the proper officer and to arrest without process in all cases where any such offense shall be committed or attempted to be committed in his or her presence.
(Neb. RS 17-213)
   (B)   The Village Chief of Police shall direct the police work of the village and shall be responsible for the maintenance of law and order. Unless the Board of Trustees provides otherwise, he or she shall act as Health Inspector and Building Inspector. He or she shall file the necessary complaints in cases arising out of violations of village ordinances and shall make all necessary reports required by the village ordinances or the laws of the state.
   (C)   If the village has an agreement with the County Sheriff for law enforcement purposes, the County Sheriff shall have all the powers and duties of the Village Chief of Police and village police officers as specified in the agreement.
Cross-reference:
   For any local law enforcement designation or provisions, see Title XVII