It is the duty of the Police Department, under the direction of the Chief of Police, to:
(A) Enforce this code and the statutes of the state within jurisdictional limits as conferred by law and to arrest and charge the violators thereof;
(B) Deliver any persons who may be confined in the jail upon conviction of a crime committed under the jurisdiction of the Magistrate’s Court to the Police Chief or any officer of the town authorized by him or her who shall at any time demand the prisoners. Any authorized person receiving the prisoners shall work the prisoners on the streets or alleys of the town or on any and all authorized work as may be determined by the Manager;
(C) Render an account of the Police Department, its duties and receipts as may be required by the Council;
(D) Enforce the traffic regulations of the town as specified in Title VII of this code and enforce the traffic laws of the state within the limits of the town;
(E) Inspect and ascertain the condition of traffic-control devices of every description which have been erected within the town on the authority of the Council and to notify the Manager of any defects found therein; and
(F) To respond, if available for fire duty, to all fire alarms and assist the Fire Department in the protection of life and property, in regulating traffic, maintaining order and in enforcing the provisions of §§ 32.20 through 32.26.
(1991 Code, § 4-1-3) (Ord. 21, passed 10-21-1957)