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(A) The Chief of Police and the members of the Police Department shall have the duty of enforcing all the ordinances of the town, the laws of this state within the town and other duties as may be prescribed by ordinance.
(B) It shall be the duty of each member of the Police Department, on information furnished him or her on his or her knowledge of any violation of the ordinances of the town or of the laws of this state, to secure proper warrants for the arrest and trial of any and all offenders against any ordinances or laws.
(1993 Code, § 30.03)
With the advice and consent of the Board, the Town Administrator shall have the duty of hiring persons as may be necessary to staff the Police Department, including part-time and reserve officers, and provide the town with adequate police protection, together with the duty of discharging such members.
(1993 Code, § 30.04) (Ord. 14-112, passed 3-10-2014)
Every person appointed as a law enforcement officer shall:
(A) Be a citizen of the United States;
(B) Be at least 20 years of age;
(C) Be of good moral character;
(D) Be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state and federal fingerprint files;
(E) Not have been convicted of a felony or an offense involving moral turpitude;
(F) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(G) Pass an examination conducted by a physician employed by the town;
(H) Be interviewed and approved by the Board; and
(I) Be certified in accordance with state law.
(1993 Code, § 30.07)
Statutory reference:
State law requires that law enforcement officers be certified by the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, see G.S. § 17C-10
(A) The Police Chief commands the force under his or her order and is responsible for its discipline and efficiency. Further, he or she shall recommend to the Board the reforms and changes in the Police Department which practical experience shows should be instituted. Periodically, the Chief may be required to make out a statement of conduct of the affairs of the Department and shall include therein any suggestions for the improvement in the service or personnel of the Department.
(B) Additional specific functions of the Chief of Police are:
(1) To issue to the force under his or her command such orders and directives as may be necessary to preserve the public peace, prevent crime, arrest offenders and to protect public and private property and persons in the town;
(2) To enforce the laws, ordinances, police regulations and executive orders applicable to his or her jurisdiction; and
(3) To require the proper submission and handling of the necessary required reports.
(1993 Code, § 30.08)
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