CHAPTER 3
POLICE DEPARTMENT

SECTION:

4-3-1: Purpose

4-3-2: Creation Of Police Department

4-3-3: Appointment Of Police Chief

4-3-4: Officers' Qualifications

4-3-5: Duties Of Officers

4-3-6: Amendments By Resolution

4-3-7: Policies And Procedures

4-3-1: PURPOSE:

The citizens of the Town did approve a Sales Tax ordinance on April 3, 1990, wherein a portion of the proceeds from the Sales Tax revenue are to be used for the maintaining of law enforcement. This chapter is to create a Simla Police Department for the effective and efficient control and provision of law enforcement and related services to the community. (Ord. 179, 5-2-1990)

4-3-2: CREATION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT:

This chapter creates the Simla Police Department, with attendant rules, regulations, and policy manual, to address both law enforcement and enforcement of this Code or other codes adopted by the Town. (Ord. 275, 12-8-2009)

4-3-3: APPOINTMENT OF POLICE CHIEF:

The Board shall appoint a Chief of Police in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes 31-4-304 and 31-4-306 within thirty (30) days after every regular election. The Chief of Police shall be answerable to and under the control and direction of the Board of Trustees or designated member thereof consistent with the authority to enforce all Town ordinances or codes, but shall exercise independent discretion regarding all police matters. (Ord. 275, 12-8-2009)

4-3-4: OFFICERS' QUALIFICATIONS:

The person or persons selected and employed by the Board of Trustees to serve as a part time or full time police officer, shall be of high moral character, have a good personal record, and be well suited in all ways to employment as a Municipal police officer. (Ord. 179, 5-2-1990)