Under the direction of the Mayor and City Council, the Chief of Police is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the functions of the Police Department. The Chief of Police determines policies to be followed by personnel in the Department with respect to public relations, and enforcement of law and ordinances. The Chief of Police coordinates municipal law enforcement activities with those of other agencies, analyzes budgetary problems and submits an annual budget, administers personnel policies and training requirements, and makes recommendations on all appointments, promotions, discipline, and dismissals made in the Department. The Chief of Police maintains a liaison with municipal officials, civic groups, and citizens on law enforcement concerns.
(Prior Code, § 1-4-1)