6-1-1: DEPARTMENT CREATED; MEMBERSHIP; APPOINTMENTS:

There is hereby created a police department for the village which shall consist of such personnel as may be provided by the board of trustees. The president of the board of trustees shall, as the chief administrative officer of the village, be the supporting authority for all personnel of said police department subject to the consent of the board of trustees. As appointing authority, the president of the board of trustees shall appoint a chief of police subject to the consent of the board of trustees. (1984 Code § 9-1-1-1; amd. 2010 Code)

6-1-2: ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL:

The president of the board of trustees shall have administrative control over the police department and shall appoint a chief of police in accordance with section 6-1-1 of this chapter and in accordance with applicable state statutes. The chief of police shall perform duties and have responsibilities as described in this chapter and as designated by the board of trustees. This chapter shall be amended from time to time by action of the board of trustees. (1984 Code § 9-1-1-1)

6-1-3: CHIEF DUTIES:

The chief of police shall keep such records and make such reports concerning the activities of his department as may be required by statute or by the board of trustees. The chief shall be responsible for the performance by the police department of its functions, and all persons who are members of the police department shall serve subject to the orders of the chief of police. He shall have custody of all lost, abandoned or stolen property recovered in the village. (1984 Code § 9-1-1-1)

6-1-4: RULES AND REGULATIONS:

The chief of police may make or prescribe such rules or regulations as he shall deem advisable. Such rules, when approved by the board of trustees, shall be binding on such members. Such rules and regulations may cover, besides the conduct of the members, uniforms and equipment to be worn or carried, hours of service, vacations, and all other similar matters necessary or desirable for the better efficiency of the department. Said rules and regulations shall be posted. (1984 Code § 9-1-1-2; amd. 2010 Code)

6-1-5: POLICY MANUAL ADOPTED:

The "Sherman Police Department Policy Manual" is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out at length herein. Three (3) copies of the policy manual are on file in the office of the village clerk for public use and inspection. (2010 Code)

6-1-6: AUXILIARY POLICE:

   A.   Appointment; Supervision: The village president may, with the advice and consent of the board, appoint auxiliary police in such number as the board shall from time to time deem necessary. Such auxiliary police shall not be members of the regular police department of the village and shall supplement members of the regular police department in the performance of their normal duties. Auxiliary police shall be under the control of the chief of police in the performance of their duties.

   B.   Residency; Fingerprinting; Background Check: All auxiliary police shall be residents of the village. Prior to appointment, fingerprints shall be taken, and no person convicted of a felony or crime of moral turpitude shall be appointed as an auxiliary police officer. (1984 Code § 9-1-1-9)

   C.   Duties:

      1.   Auxiliary police, when on duty, shall be conservators of the peace and shall have the powers as specified in 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/3.15-25.

      2.   Auxiliary police members shall be only assigned to perform the following duties: to aid in control of manmade or natural disasters, direct traffic in the village and aid in case of civil disorders as directed by the police chief.

      3.   In cases which render it impractical for members of the regular police force to perform normal duties, the chief of police may assign auxiliary police to such duties.

   D.   Identification; Firearms; Training: Identification symbols worn by auxiliary police shall be different from those worn by the regular police force. Auxiliary police will not carry firearms except with the permission of the chief of police and while in uniform and in performance of their duties. Before being permitted to carry a firearm however, an auxiliary police officer must have the same course of training as required of peace officers under section 2 of the peace officer firearm training act 1 . Auxiliary police, prior to entering upon any duties, shall receive a course in training in the use of weapons and police procedures, as shall be appropriate in the exercise of their duties.

   E.   Death In Line Of Duty: The line of duty compensation act, as now or hereafter amended 2 , shall be applicable to auxiliary police upon their death in the line of duty described herein. (1984 Code § 9-1-1-9; amd. 2010 Code)

 

Notes

1	1. 50 ILCS 710/2.
2	2. 820 ILCS 315/1 et seq.