139.03 POWERS AND DUTIES GENERALLY.

   The Police Department shall:

   (a)   Preserve the peace and order of the City;

   (b)   Protect persons and property from harm;

   (c)   Prevent crime and detect and apprehend persons suspected of crimes or misdemeanors;

   (d)   Regulate traffic upon public thoroughfares;

   (e)    Enforce all criminal laws and ordinances;

   (f)    Secure all necessary complaints, warrants and other documents for the enforcement of these duties;

   (g)    Cause to be served and executed any criminal process issued by any court of competent jurisdiction within the City;

   (h)    Have custody of lost and stolen property; and

   (i)    Maintain proper records of crime and criminals and matters related to.

      (1972 Code §17-1-4)