It shall be the duty of each and every member of the police department to appear, as may be necessary, as a witness in the prosecution of a violation of a village ordinance or of any state or federal law. No member shall retain any witness fees for service as a witness in any action or suit to which the village is a party, and fees paid for such services shall be turned over to the chief of police, who shall deposit same with the village clerk. (2011 Code)