CHAPTER 35: POLICE DEPARTMENT

Section

Police Department

   35.01   Establishment; organization

   35.02   Appointments

   35.03   Rank

   35.04   Duties of Chief

   35.05   Custody of stolen property

   35.06   Tenure of Chief

   35.07   Equal opportunity policy

   35.08   Duties of Department members

   35.09   Conduct of members

   35.10   Witness fees; disposition

   35.11   Rules and regulations

   35.12   Other divisions

   35.13   Mistreatment of police dogs unlawful

   35.14   Position of Deputy Chief created

Police Pension Board

   35.25   Composition; appointment; terms

   35.26   Duties

   35.27   Funds

Auxiliary Police Force

   35.40   Establishment

   35.41   Appointment; records check; termination

   35.42   Residence requirement

   35.43   Training; psychological testing

   35.44   Term of office; removal; compensation

   35.45   Distinct from Police Department; uniforms; supervision

   35.46   Duties; firearms restrictions

   35.47   Powers and duties

Cross-reference:

   Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, see §§ 33.01 et seq.

   Law enforcement authority, see § 32.012

Statutory reference:

   Authority to pass and enforce police ordinances, see ILCS Chapter 65, Act 5, § 11-1-1

POLICE DEPARTMENT

§ 35.01 ESTABLISHMENT; ORGANIZATION.

   There is hereby created a Police Department, an executive department of the city. The Police Department shall consist of the Chief of Police and of such number of captains, lieutenants, sergeants, and patrol officers as may be provided from time to time by the City Council.

(1969 Code, § 21-1) (Ord. 1995-12, passed 5-8-1995)

§ 35.02 APPOINTMENTS.

   The Chief of Police shall be appointed and or dismissed by the City Council by a minimum vote of a 4/5 majority. All other appointments to, or promotions within the Department, shall be made by the Fire and Police Commissioners as provided by law.

(1969 Code, § 21-2) (Ord. 1995-12, passed 5-8-1995)

§ 35.03 RANK.

   The Chief of Police shall be the head of the Department and have supervision over all officers and members thereof. Following him or her in rank shall be the sergeants and police officers, in order of seniority in each group.

(1969 Code, § 21-3) (Ord. 1995-12, passed 5-8-1995)

§ 35.04 DUTIES OF CHIEF.

   The Chief of Police shall be the keeper of the city jail, if one exists, and shall have custody of all persons incarcerated therein. He or she shall keep such records and make such reports concerning the activities of the Department as may be required by statute or by the Mayor. The Chief shall be responsible for the performance of the Police Department and of all its functions; and all persons who are members of the Department shall serve subject to the orders of the Chief of Police.

(1969 Code, § 21-4) (Ord. 1995-12, passed 5-8-1995)

Statutory reference:

   Authority to prescribe duties of police officers, see ILCS Chapter 65, Act 5, § 11-1-2