The powers and duties of the office of Chief of Police are hereby as follows:
(A) Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates, the activities and programs of the Police Department;
(B) Formulates department policies and procedures, rules and regulations following consultation with higher authority and subordinate officers;
(C) Develops organizational structure of the department in accordance with professional standards and city policy;
(D) Prepares and authorizes work schedules;
(E) Furnishes technical advice on police problems;
(F) Maintains constant surveillance of criminal and traffic reports in addition to activity reports;
(G) Initiates corrective action when and where necessarily indicated;
(H) Supervises and evaluates the use of police equipment;
(I) Instructs, disciplines, and evaluates department personnel;
(J) Reviews and recommends acceptable standards and procedures for the recruitment, selection, promotion, and training of department personnel;
(K) Authorizes purchase requisitions of supplies and equipment for the department;
(L) Confers with representatives of federal, state, and local agencies on various police problems;
(M) Prepares memoranda and reports on activities of the department, orally and in writing, and supervises others in the preparation of reports;
(N) Attends all council meetings;
(O) Receives complaints from the general public;
(P) Studies and reviews all laws, official opinions, and guidelines;
(Q) Maintains a proper record system pertaining to citations, arrest and investigations;
(R) Participates in approved law enforcement courses and schedules subordinates for such training;
(S) Represents the department as needed;
(T) Develops and conducts an effective public relations program.
(1976 Code, App. F, § 1) (Am. Ord. 2000-1, passed 2-8-00)
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Cross reference:
Other laws, duty of Chief of Police to enforce, see § 22.454