The police officers of the town shall:
(A) Especially preserve public peace, prevent crimes, detect and arrest offenders and suppress riots and unlawful gatherings which obstruct the free passage of public streets, sidewalks, parks and public places;
(B) Protect the rights of persons and property;
(C) Guard the public health;
(D) Preserve order at elections and all public meetings and assemblages;
(E) Regulate the movements of vehicles on the streets and highways;
(F) Arrest all street mendicants and beggars;
(G) Provide proper police attendance at fires;
(H) Carefully observe and inspect all places of public amusement and all places of business having license to carry on the business and suppress and restrain all unlawful and disorderly conduct or practices therein;
(I) Enforce penalties for the violation of laws and ordinances in the town;
(J) Arrest all persons guilty of violating any law or ordinance;
(K) Prevent, as far as possible, any injury to property and buildings, streets and sidewalks;
(L) Report to the Board of Commissioners any repairs needed to any public property;
(M) Serve all processes issued to them;
(N) Summon as many persons as may be necessary to assist them in the duties herein outlined; and
(O) Perform any other duties that may be assigned to them by the Chief of Police, Board of Commissioners or Mayor.
(1977 Code, § 24-6)
Statutory reference:
Powers and duties of police officers generally, see G.S. § 160A-285