It shall be the duty of the Division of Police Services to do the following:
(A) Provide comprehensive police services, including community patrols, emergency responses and criminal investigations;
(B) Attempt to apprehend, arrest, and bring to justice all violators of federal, state, or City law;
(C) Attempt to suppress all riots, affrays, and unlawful assemblies, and generally keep the peace;
(D) Serve warrants, writs, executions, and other processes properly directed and delivered to it;
(E) Investigate all applicants for any license or permit when such application requires certification by the Department of Public Safety;
(F) Attempt to promote productive community partnerships through education, outreach and public relations programs;
(G) Manage a community contract jail which provides housing for persons being held on criminal charges, those in need of protective custody, and persons being held at the request of Federal agencies;
(H) Provide Animal Control services which enforces animal control ordinances, cares for impounded animals and educates the public about animal welfare issues;
(I) Provide a contract DMV office and employee for the community; and
(J) Perform such other duties as shall be required of the Division by the Chief of Police.
(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04; Am. Ord. 2009-14, passed 7-28-09; Am. Ord. 2014-15, passed 7-8- 14; Am. Ord. 2018-11, passed 12-11-18)