(A) Members of the Department shall report for duty physically and mentally fit for their assigned duties, wearing the prescribed uniforms and insignia. They shall have in their possession and carry regulation police equipment. Failure to take notice of information given to them, with respect to police orientated matters, shall be considered neglect of duty.
(B) (1) Every member of the Department shall faithfully, diligently and continually patrol every part of the village. He or she shall not conspicuously follow any certain route with regularity. He or she shall, at night and during the time when business places are closed, frequently examine and try accessible doors, windows and means of entrance to business and public buildings.
(2) In cases where a member is in doubt as to the proper action to be taken in any police matter, he or she shall notify the Chief and seek advice.
(C) Members shall not absent themselves from their assigned patrol area without permission from the Police Chief or the Chief’s Superior, except when performing urgent or necessary police business, and then they shall notify the Chief on a written report covering the incident causing their absence. They shall be absent no longer than is required to transact the business.
(D) Members shall furnish assistance to persons who are injured, sick or lost. When requested, they shall give their name and badge number in respectful manner.
(E) Members shall report in writing any street or street traffic signs that have been removed or damaged.
(F) Members shall pay particular attention to motor vehicles, observing their numbers and constantly check to determine if they have been reported stolen, involved in any crime, or driven by persons wanted for violation of law, and that they are properly licensed, equipped, operated and parked.
(G) Members are required to settle a variety of complaints that are not criminal in character, or that involve minor infraction of law. When the situation cannot be corrected immediately, and there has been a law violation, but due to existing circumstances an arrest cannot be made, the situation shall be reported in writing.
(H) Members shall make preliminary investigations and reports of all crimes coming to their attention and shall be responsible for calling for assistance as the case requires.
(I) Members at the scene of a motor vehicle accident shall give aid to the injured, arrest or issue a citation where required, and restore an orderly flow of traffic.
(Ord. 83-31, passed 9-26-1983; Ord. 92-20, passed 9-28-1992)