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Every person appointed as a law enforcement officer shall:
(A) Be a citizen of the United States;
(B) Be at least 20 years of age;
(C) Be of good moral character;
(D) Be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and federal fingerprint files;
(E) Not have been convicted of a felony or an offense involving moral turpitude;
(F) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(G) Pass an examination conducted by a physician employed by the village;
(H) Be interviewed and approved by the Village Council; and
(I) Be certified in accordance with state law.
Statutory reference:
State law requires that law enforcement officers be certified by the Criminal Justice Training and Standards Council, G.S. 17C-6 and 17C-7
(A) The Police Chief commands the force under his order, and is responsible for its discipline and efficiency. Further, he shall recommend to the Village Council the reforms and changes in the Police Department which practical experience shows should be instituted. Periodically the Chief may be required to make out a statement of conduct of the affairs of the Department, and shall include therein any suggestions for the improvement in the service or personnel of the Department.
(B) Additional, specific functions of the Chief of Police are:
(1) To issue to the force under his command such orders and directives as may be necessary to preserve the public peace, prevent crime, arrest offenders, and to protect public and private property and persons in the village;
(2) To enforce the laws, ordinances, police regulations, and executive orders applicable to his jurisdiction;
(3) To require the proper submission and handling of the necessary required reports.