CHAPTER 6
MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS

ARTICLE A. POLICE DEPARTMENT

SECTION:

1-6A-1: Department Established

1-6A-2: Definitions

1-6A-3: Police Chief

1-6A-4: General Department Powers And Duties

1-6A-5: Mandatory Policies

1-6A-6: Reserve Unit

1-6A-1: DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED:

All ordinances of the city creating, establishing and structuring the police department, not inconsistent with the provisions of this code, are hereby expressly saved from repeal. (Ord. 5570, 8-17-2020)

1-6A-2: DEFINITIONS:

 

BIASED POLICING:

Discrimination in the performance of duties, based on personal prejudices or partiality of officers that interferes with their professional judgment, training or adherence to law. Biased policing includes, but is not limited to, making prejudicial decisions affecting individuals in classes protected by federal, state, and local law.

RACIAL PROFILING/BIASED- BASED PROFILING:

A law enforcement-initiated action based on an individual's race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin rather than on the individual's behavior or on information identifying the individual as having engaged in criminal activity. Racial profiling pertains to persons viewed as suspects or potential suspects of criminal behavior. The term is not relevant as it pertains to witnesses, complaints or other citizen contacts. (Ord. 5570, 8-17-2020)