§ 131.03 DUTIES.

   The Police Department shall, under the supervision of the Police Chief:

   (A)   Preserve the peace and order of the city;

   (B)   Protect persons and property from injury or harm;

   (C)   Arrest and apprehend persons suspected of crimes and misdemeanors;

   (D)   Regulate traffic;

   (E)   Enforce laws and ordinances;

   (F)   Cause to be served and executed any criminal process issued by any court of competent jurisdiction in the city;

   (G)   Maintain proper records of criminal acts, criminals and arrests; and

   (H)   Have custody of lost and stolen property.

('71 Code, § 131.03)

Statutory reference:

   Additional powers and authority of policemen, see W. V. Code § 8-14-3