A. Appointment and Term: The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to the approval of the Council. He shall hold office for the duration of his appointment unless sooner removed by the Mayor with a concurrence of the Council. (1959 Code §1-1301)
B. Powers and Duties:
1. Generally: The Chief of Police shall be the head of the Department and have supervision over all the officers and members thereof. He shall be responsible for the performance of the Police Department and of its functions and all persons who are members of the Police Department shall serve subject to his orders. (1959 Code §§1-1302, 1-1303)
2. Enforcement of Powers: It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to see to the enforcement of all provisions of this Code and of all applicable statutes and to preserve order and prevent infractions of the law and arrest violators thereof. He shall have the authority to call upon any citizen or bystander to assist him in the execution of his duty. He shall serve all processes issued to him and enforce all orders and judgments of the court.
3. Records and Reports: The Chief of Police shall keep such records and make such reports concerning the activities of his Department as may be required by statute or by the Mayor. (1959 Code §1-1303)
4. Custody of Abandoned, Stolen Property: The Chief of Police shall have the custody of all lost, abandoned or stolen property recovered within the Municipality. 1 (1959 Code §1-1304)
Notes
1 | 1. See Chapter 6 of this Title. |
It shall be the duty of the members of the Police Department to see to the enforcement of all of the laws of the Municipality and all statutes applicable therein and to preserve order and prevent infractions of the law and arrest violators thereof. (1959 Code §3-202)
The Chief of the Police Department may make or prescribe such rules and regulations as he shall deem advisable; such rules, when approved by the governing body, shall be binding on such members. Such 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. (1959 Code §3-204)
Every member of the police department shall appear as witness whenever necessary in a prosecution for a violation of any law 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 municipality is a party; any fees paid for such services shall be turned over to the chief of police who shall deposit the same with the treasurer. (1959 Code §3-203)
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