(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)