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In making appointments to the Police Department, no person shall be deprived of an opportunity to serve on the Police Department because of race, religion, skin color, national origin, or sex. No arbitrary rules on height, weight, or achievement of strength or unrelated job needs shall be imposed. No handicapped person shall be denied, merely by virtue of being handicapped, appointment to a position on the Police Department which the handicapped person is competent to fill.
(1969 Code, § 21-12) (Ord. 1995-12, passed 5-8-1995)
It shall be the duty of the members of the Police Department to see to the enforcement of all of the ordinances of the city and all statutes applicable therein, and to preserve order and prevent infractions of the law, and arrest violators thereof.
(1969 Code, § 21-5) (Ord. 1995-12, passed 5-8-1995)
It shall be the duty of every member of the Police Department to conduct himself, or herself, in a proper and law-abiding manner at all times, and to avoid the use of unnecessary force. Each member of the Department shall obey the orders and directions of his or her superior.
(1969 Code, § 21-6) (Ord. 1995-12, passed 5-8-1995)
Every member of the Police Department shall appear as a witness whenever this is necessary in a prosecution for a violation of an ordinance, or of any state or federal law. No such member shall retain any witness fee for service as witness in any action or suit to which the city is a party; any fees paid for these services shall be turned over to the Chief, who shall deposit the same with the City Treasurer.
(1969 Code, § 21-7) (Ord. 1995-12, passed 5-8-1995)
The Chief of the Police Department may make or prescribe such rules and regulations as he or she shall deem advisable; these rules, when approved by the Council, shall be binding on the members. These rules and regulations may cover, besides the conduct of the members, uniforms and equipment to be worn or carried, hours of service, vacations, and all other similar matters necessary or desirable for the better efficiency of the Department.
(1969 Code, § 21-8) (Ord. 1995-12, passed 5-8-1995)
With the approval of the Mayor, the Chief of Police may establish a detective division or other special division within the Police Department, assigning such policemen or policewomen to that division, and designating such duties therefor, as may be deemed necessary.
(1969 Code, § 21-11) (Ord. 1995-12, passed 5-8-1995)
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