The police officers of the city shall have the power to arrest all offenders against the laws of the state or of the city, by day or by night, in the same manner as the chief of police, and keep them in jail or other place to prevent their escape until a trial can be had before the proper officer. (2000 Code § 13-102; amd. Ord. 1069, 2-12-2008, eff. 3-13-2008)