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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)
The chief of police may, with the approval of the mayor, appoint such special police as may be required from time to time, however, such appointment may not be for a period of longer than ten (10) days, and special police shall not be reappointed following the specified ten (10) days without the consent of the governing body. (1959 Code §1-1302)