The Chief of Police is responsible for the day to day operation of the Police Department and must operate and manage the Police Department in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures of the city, the laws of the state and federal government, the Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure and the public safety needs of the citizens. The Chief may, from time to time, issue orders or specific policy statements for the Police Department that are consistent with the approved policies and procedures of the city and applicable state and federal law as needed to guide officers and Departmental policies not specifically addressed in the personnel policies of the city or that vary the policies as needed to create policies that will comply with changes in the law.
(Ord. 2008-002, passed 4-15-2008)