CHAPTER 1
POLICE DEPARTMENT

SECTION:

5-1-1: Function; Organization

5-1-2: Compliance With State Law

5-1-3: Chief Of Police; Duties

5-1-4: Police Officers; Duties Generally

5-1-5: Arrests For State Offenses

5-1-6: Docket Maintained

5-1-1: FUNCTION; ORGANIZATION:

The function of the Police Department shall be the protection of the lives and property of the citizens of the City and the enforcement of the laws of the State and the ordinances of the City. The Police Department shall be under the immediate direction and supervision of the Chief of Police and shall consist of such other officers and members as may be authorized by the City Council and appointed by the City Council upon recommendation of the Police Chief. (1983 Code § 8-101)

5-1-2: COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW:

The Chief of Police and police officers shall at all times have all powers, duties and responsibilities as are contained in Kansas Statutes Annotated articles 41 through 46 of chapter 12, and any amendments thereto. (1983 Code § 8-104)