TITLE 6
POLICE REGULATIONS

CHAPTER 1
POLICE DEPARTMENT

SECTION:

6-1-1: Creation

6-1-2: Chief Of Police

6-1-3: Deputy Chief Of Police; Assistant Chief Of Police

6-1-4: Police Lieutenant, Sergeant And Investigator

6-1-5: Oath

6-1-6: Powers

6-1-7: Devote Entire Time, Offenders

6-1-8: Control Of Police Force, Absence

6-1-9: Report Derelict Members, Suspension

6-1-10: Attend Council Meetings

6-1-11: Keep Police Records

6-1-12: Monthly Reports

6-1-13: Care Of Property

6-1-14: Assistant Health Officer

6-1-15: Auxiliary Police

6-1-16: School Training

6-1-17: Leave Of Absence

6-1-18: Part Time Police Officer

6-1-1: CREATION:

The police department of the city shall consist of its chief of police, who shall have supervision over the department, an assistant chief, lieutenant, sergeant, investigator and patrolmen, all appointed by the board of fire and police commissioners, with the exception of the chief of police, who shall be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council and with the exception of the investigator who shall be designated from the rank and file by the chief of police, but who shall not have any supervisory authority over other rank and file officers. (Ord. 1178, 9-6-2005)

6-1-2: CHIEF OF POLICE:

There is hereby created in this city the office of chief of police. He shall be the chief officer of the police department, and shall be appointed and hold office at the pleasure of the mayor. (1972 Code)

6-1-3: DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE; ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE:

   (A)   The position of deputy chief of police is hereby created. He or she shall be appointed by the chief of police. The deputy chief of police shall serve at the pleasure of the chief of police. Anyone with five (5) years of police service shall be eligible to be considered for the position.

The salary and benefits of the deputy chief of police shall be the same as the salary and benefits of the assistant chief of police. (Ord. 1442, 12-7-2009)

   (B)   There is hereby created the office of assistant chief of police in the city. He shall be appointed by the board of fire and police commissioners as provided by statute, and his powers shall consist of the same powers and duties held by the chief during any period when the chief is sick, disabled, unavailable, or in any way incapable of performing his normal duties and functions. At all other times he shall be subordinate to the chief and render the same services as those performed by other members of the department. (Ord., 6-21-1976; amd. Ord., 7-1-1985; Ord. 1442, 12-7-2009)