(a) Powers and Duties. The Police Division, under the supervision and direction of the Police Chief, shall perform the following functions:
(1) Preserve the peace, protect persons and property, and obey and enforce all ordinances of the City, all criminal laws of the state and the United States, all court orders issued and consent agreements approved pursuant to ORC 2929.26 and 3113.31, all protection orders issued pursuant to ORC 2903.213 or 2903.214, and protection orders issued by courts of another state, as defined in ORC 2919.27;
(2) Be responsible for law enforcement and the maintenance of law in the City, including traffic and parking regulations, crime prevention and the investigation, identification and detention of suspects and offenders; and
(3) The Chief or any officer may participate, as the director of an organized crime task force established under ORC 177.02 or as a member of the investigatory staff of such task force, in an investigation of organized criminal activity in any county or counties in this State under ORC 177.01 to 177.03.
(Statutory Reference ORC 737.11)
(b) Additional Powers and Duties. The Police Division may also perform any other functions consistent with law enforcement as may be necessary or as the Council, City ordinances or state law may designate.
(Ord. 2022-28. Adopted 08/25/22)