133.01 POWERS AND DUTIES GENERALLY.

   The Police Department shall:

   (a)   Preserve the peace and order of the City;

   (b)   Protect persons and property from harm;

   (c)   Prevent crime and detect and apprehend persons suspected of crimes or misdemeanors;

   (d)   Regulate traffic upon public thoroughfares;

   (e)   Enforce all criminal laws and ordinances

   (f)   Secure all necessary complaints, warrants and other documents for the enforcement of these duties;

   (g)   Cause to be served and executed any criminal process issued by any court of competent jurisdiction within the City;

   (h)   Have custody of lost and stolen property; and

   (i)   Maintain proper records of crime and criminals and matters related thereto.

      (1961 Code Sec. 133.01)