§ 11-1-1 DUTY OF CHIEF OF POLICE.
   A.   It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to provide for the enforcement of the street traffic regulations of the city and all of the state vehicle laws applicable to street traffic in the city, to make arrests for traffic violations, to investigate accidents, to assist in developing ways and means to improve traffic conditions, and to carry out all duties specially imposed upon the Chief of Police by this chapter.
   B.   Any peace officer of the city may be authorized by the Chief of Police to perform any of the duties of the Chief of Police included in this chapter.