The Chief of Police shall be keeper of the village jail, and shall have custody of all persons incarcerated therein. He shall keep such records and make such reports concerning the activities of the Police Department as may be required by statute or ordinance. The Chief shall be responsible for the performance by the Police Department of all its functions and all persons who are members of the Department shall serve subject to the orders of the Chief of Police. The Chief shall be custodian of all lost, abandoned, or stolen property in the village. He shall be authorized to serve writs, summons, or other processes.
('79 Code, § 500(3))