The Chief of Police shall when on duty devote full time and attention to the discharge of the duties prescribed in the laws of the State of Illinois, in this Code and all other ordinances of the Village, and shall obey the provisions of this Chapter relating to the conduct of police officers. It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police and he or she shall have the authority to preserve the peace and secure good order, safety and cleanliness within the Village; protect the rights of persons and of property, and to that end he or she shall enforce all laws of the State of Illinois and all ordinances of the Village and the lawfully issued orders of the Village Manager. He or she shall be strictly accountable to the Village Manager for the efficient performance of the duties required of all police personnel.
The Chief of Police shall promulgate and the Village Manager shall approve such rules and regulations for the conduct of police officers, and civilian employees as are necessary and proper to preserve the peace and secure good order, safety and cleanliness within the Village; to protect the rights of persons and of property and to enforce all laws of the State of Illinois and all ordinances of the Village and the orders of the Village Manager. An updated copy of these rules and regulations shall be on file with the Village Manager at all times.
(Ord. 1293, 11-7-83)