The Bayfield Police Department shall consist of a Chief of Police and
such other officers, assistants, and patrolmen as from time to time may be
appointed by the Mayor, pursuant to the provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes.
All other police officers are hired by the Mayor upon the recommendation of
the Chief of Police.
Every member of the Police Department shall:
A. Familiarize himself with the ordinances of the City and
the statutes and attend to the enforcement of such ordinances by all lawful
means.
B. Help prevent crimes, misdemeanors and violations of City
ordinances and protect the health, safety, public peace and order of the City
and its inhabitants.
C. Report all street and sidewalk obstructions, unlighted
street lamps, unlawful street signs or signals, and defective or dangerous
streets and sidewalks to the appropriate person or organization responsible
for their repair or service.
D. Maintain order at the scene of a fire or any other fire
response within the City.
E. See that the necessary permits and licenses issued by
the state or City are in the possession of or properly displayed by any person
engaged in an activity or business within the City for which such permit or
license is required and that the terms of such permits or licenses are complied
with.
F. Perform such other lawful duties as ordered by the Chief
of Police or his authorized representative.
The Chief of Police shall cause to be maintained adequate personnel
records of employment, assignment, promotions, attendance, performance and
training for all members of the Department. He shall also comply with all
provisions of the Law Enforcement Standards Board in regard to background
investigations. He shall keep himself adequately informed of the activities
of the Department and be assured that the duties of his subordinates are properly
discharged. He shall formulate procedures for recognizing outstanding performance
by Department members for investigating complaints of misconduct by any Department
member and for taking appropriate disciplinary action subject to the provisions
of the applicable statutes and rules of the Department.
The Chief of Police is responsible for the training of all members of
the Department. He shall cause adequate and progressive programs of training
to be organized and conducted to prepare Department members in the knowledge,
procedures, and techniques of their duties and responsibilities. He will insure
that, within budgetary limitations, members of the Department attend training
courses, seminars, and conferences necessary to maintain and improve their
job skills and professional knowledge. He shall encourage Department members
to further their education in law enforcement through study, special courses,
college attendance, extension programs, and independent readings.
All persons in the City, when called upon by any police officer or peace officer, shall promptly aid and assist him in the execution of his duties and whoever shall neglect or refuse to give such aid or assistance shall be subject to the general penalty as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
I, §
1-3, Violations and penalties, of the Code of the City of Bayfield.