(A) (1) Every member of the Department shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal, for violation of any Department rules and regulations or any directives set down by the Chief of Police.
(2) The following is a list of the disciplinary action which shall be taken:
(a) Informal reprimand. A verbal reprimand which is not recorded but may be noted in the member’s file;
(b) Formal reprimand. A written reprimand which will be recorded in the member’s file; and
(c) Suspension. A member who has received three or more formal reprimands may be suspended. In addition, a member may be suspended at any time for conduct unbecoming a police officer or dereliction of duty.
(B) The Chief of Police shall have the primary responsibility for the discipline of the Police Department.
(C) Charges brought against any member of the Department shall be reviewed by the Chief of Police. The charges will be forwarded to the Mayor.
(D) Any member of the Department who demonstrates he or she is incapable of performing his or her assigned duties may be subject to disciplinary action.
(E) Upon the suspension of a member, he or she shall be entitled to a hearing. Said hearing shall be held by the Mayor, Police Committee of the Village Council, Chief of Police and with the suspended member present. Upon completion of the hearing a disposition will be rendered.
(F) Any member may waive his or her right to a formal hearing. When a member has waived his or her right to a formal hearing, the Chief of Police shall take necessary disciplinary action, which may include demotion, suspension, reprimand or dismissal.
(G) An entry shall be made upon the official service record for all disciplinary actions.
(H) The Chief of Police will handle all complaints from citizens, concerning the conduct of members of the Department.
(I) Any member who is absent illegally for three days or more shall be deemed and held as a resignation.
(Ord. 83-31, passed 9-26-1983; Ord. 92-20, passed 9-28-1992)