[Ord. No. 138 §71.050, 11-5-1984]
A Merit System Police Department has been established in the
City. Every appointment or promotion to a position in the Police Department
shall be on the basis of Merit, determined by the person's ability
and eligibility rating established by competitive examinations. No
appointment, promotion, demotion or dismissal of a member of the police
department shall be based on favoritism, prejudice or discrimination,
political affiliation or endorsement.
[Ord. No. 138 §71.060, 11-5-1984; Ord. No. 273 §1, 8-21-1989; Ord. No. 374 §1, 8-17-1992; Ord. No. 440 §1, 6-20-1994; Ord. No. 655 §2, 3-20-2000; Ord. No. 657 §4, 4-17-2000; Ord. No. 661 §1, 6-19-2000; Ord. No. 717 §2, 3-17-2003; Ord. No. 748 §2, 2-2-2004; Ord. No. 1003 §1, 8-5-2014; Ord.
No. 1066 § 1, 1-17-2017; Ord. No. 1154, 6-17-2019; Ord. No. 1156, 8-5-2019; Ord. No. 1162, 11-4-2019; Ord. No. 1225, 2-1-2021; Ord. No. 1275, 6-6-2022; Ord. No. 1291, 11-21-2022]
The Police Department of the City of Scott City shall consist
of the following:
Chief: 1.
Captain: One (1) who will assist the Chief
of Police in supervising the Police Department and will assume the
duties of Chief of Police in the absence of the Chief of Police.
Corporal: A sufficient number of Corporals
as may be determined by the Mayor and the City Council to be necessary
for the protection and welfare of the City.
Detective: A specialized position within the
Police Department, which will fall under the direct supervision of
the Captain and/or the Chief of Police. Said duties shall be prescribed
by the Chief and shall include, but not be limited to property crime
investigation, robbery/burglary investigation, sexual assault investigations,
narcotics investigation, vehicle theft investigation, missing persons
investigation, homicide/assault investigations, collection of evidence
in relation to said investigations, and testimony at all hearings
and trials concerning said investigations. In addition to these duties,
the detective will also serve as a "utility officer" to cover shifts
on an as needed basis when shift vacancy occurs or at such time as
the department needs an additional patrol officer as directed by the
supervisor. Sergeants, corporals and Patrol Officers may be transferred
by the Chief to the position of detective, if their pay grade does
not increase upon said appointment, without approval of the Personnel
Board. If a detective is hired from outside the department, the procedures
regarding appointing from a list of eligibles certified by the Police
Personnel Board shall be followed.
K9-Traffic: An Officer trained and certified
in the handling of K9 to assist in police investigation and searches.
In addition, the Officer may be assigned to conduct basic patrol duties,
but will also serve as a "Utility Officer" to cover shifts on an "as-needed
basis" when shift vacancies occur, during anytime the department needs
as approved by a supervisor, and any additional duties as defined
by the policies of the Scott City Police Department. The "mutual aid"
and use of the K9 Officer is at the discretion of the Chief of Police
and/or Captain.
Patrol Officers: A sufficient number of Patrol
Officers as may be determined by the Mayor and the City Council to
be necessary for the protection and welfare of the City.
Sergeant: A sufficient number of Sergeants
as may be determined by the Mayor and City Council to be necessary
for the protection and welfare of the City.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 200.065, Emergency Management
Director — Dual Positions, was repealed 11-21-2022 by Ord. No.
1291. Prior history includes: Ord. No. 1218.
[Ord. No. 138 §71.070, 11-5-1984; Ord.
No. 1291, 11-21-2022]
The Mayor and City Council are required to appoint or promote
from a list of eligibles certified by the Police Personnel Board after
consultation with the Chief of Police or his or her designee. All
persons so appointed or promoted shall be entitled to hold office
during good behavior and efficient service.
[Ord. No. 138, §71.080, 11-5-1984]
Any person suspended, demoted or discharged for misbehavior
or inefficiency shall, upon his application, be granted a public hearing
before the Police Personnel Board.
[Ord. No. 138 §71.090, 11-5-1984]
Any person appointed as a member of the Police Department shall
be able bodied, industrious and sober, and shall possess such other
general qualifications as may be prescribed by rule of Police Personnel
Board.
[Ord. No. 438 §1, 8-15-1994; Ord. No. 717 §2, 3-17-2003]
A.
Any
Police Officer employed by the City shall be required to have four
hundred eighty (480) hours of training for certification unless grandfathered
under current Missouri POST guidelines.
B.
All
officers appointed on a probationary basis shall, within one (1) year
after said officer's initial appointment, take all necessary steps
to qualify for certification by the Director of the Missouri Department
of Public Safety.
[Ord. No. 138 §71.100, 11-5-1984]
Each member of the Police Department, before entering upon the
discharge of his duties, shall take the oath of office prescribed
for City elective officers administered by the City Clerk.
[Ord. No. 138 §71.110, 11-5-1984; Ord.
No. 1291, 11-21-2022]
A.
The
Chief of Police, in discharge of his or her duties, shall be subject
to the orders of the Mayor only.
B.
All
other members of the Police Department shall be subject to the orders
of their superiors in the Police Department and the Mayor only.
C.
In
the event of the inability to report through the regular chain of
command reports of misconduct should be made to the City Administrator.
[Ord. No. 138 §71.120, 11-5-1984; Ord.
No. 1275, 6-6-2022; Ord. No. 1291, 11-21-2022]
Every officer of the Police Department shall have power at all
times to make or order an arrest with proper process for any offense
against the laws of the City, and to keep an offender in any City
prison or jail or other proper place to prevent his or her escape
until trial before the City Police Judge, unless such offender shall
give a good and sufficient bond for his or her appearance for trial.
Every officer of the Police Department shall also have power to make
arrests without process in all cases in which any offense against
the laws of the City shall be committed in his or her presence. Every
officer of the Police Department shall have the power to serve and
execute all warrants, subpoenas, writs or other process issued by
the Police Judge of the City at any place within the limits of the
County within which the City is located.
[Ord. No. 597 §1, 2-2-1998; Ord. No. 600 §1, 4-20-1998]
Under the authority set forth in Section 70.837, RSMo., the
Scott City Police Department is hereby authorized to respond and provide
assistance as requested in any mutual aid or emergency aid request.
[Ord. No. 138, §71.130, 11-5-1984; Ord.
No. 1291, 11-21-2022]
The Chief of Police or any Police Officer of the City is authorized,
whenever he or she deems it necessary, to call to his or her assistance
any person needed to aid him or her in making arrests.
[Ord. No. 138 §71.140, 11-5-1984; Ord.
No. 1275, 6-6-2022; Ord. No. 1291, 11-21-2022]
A.
Each
member of the Police Department shall be a conservator of the peace
and shall be active and vigilant in the preservation of good order
within the City.
B.
Any
person arrested and taken to the City Jail shall be searched by an
authorized member of the Department, and a correct memorandum shall
be made of all personal property on the person so arrested, and such
property shall be preserved in safekeeping until returned by the Police
Judge or other proper authority.
C.
A record
shall be kept of all arrests, convictions, accidents, traffic tickets
and all other matters handled by the Police Department.
D.
All
members of the Department shall report any known violations of this
Code and other ordinances of the City to the City Attorney and take
all necessary steps to enforce this Chapter and all City ordinances.
[Ord. No. 138 §71.150, 11-5-1984; Ord. No. 717 §2, 3-17-2003]
A.
No
person shall willfully or corruptly make any false statement, certificate,
mark or report in regard to any examination, certification or appointment
held or given under the provisions of this Chapter, or in any manner
commit, or attempt to commit, any fraud preventing the impartial execution
of the provisions of this ordinance, or of any rules and regulations
made thereunder.
B.
No
person seeking appointment to, or promotion in, the Police Department
shall, either directly or indirectly, give, render or pay any money,
service or other valuable thing to any person for, or on account of,
or in connection with, his examination, appointment, proposed appointment,
promotion or proposed promotion.
C.
No
person holding any elective public office shall, while holding such
office, be appointed to the Police Department.
D.
No
person shall use, or threaten to use, any influence, persuasion or
coercion to compel, or attempt to compel, any member of the Police
Department to violate any provision of this Section.
E.
No
person shall use, or promise to use, directly or indirectly, for any
consideration whatsoever, any official authority or influence to secure
or attempt to secure for any person an appointment or advantage in
any appointment to any position in the Police Department or any increase
in pay, promotion or other advantage in the Department.
[Ord. No. 138 §71.160, 11-5-1984; Ord.
No. 1291, 11-21-2022]
Any member of the Department who violates any provision of Section 200.150 shall, upon conviction therefore, forfeit his or her position as a member of the Department.
[Ord. No. 138 §71.170, 11-5-1984; Ord.
No. 1291, 11-21-2022]
All members of the Police Department, while on duty shall wear
a uniform and badge prescribed by the Chief of Police, to indicate
his or her official position. The Chief of Police may designate one
(1) or more members of the Department as plainclothes officers for
such period of time as the Chief of Police may deem necessary.
[Ord. No. 358 §1, 12-2-1991; Ord.
No. 1291, 11-21-2022]
The Chief of Police or a designated agent shall arrange shifts
each day in such a manner as will promote efficient working conditions
in the Department.
[Ord. No. 138 §71.190, 11-5-1984]
[1]
Editor's Note — Ord. no. 570 §1, enacted July 7,
1997, repealed section 200.200 in it's entirety without any provisions
for replacement. Former section derived from ord. no. 263 §1,
6-19-1989. This section has been left reserved for the city's future
use.
[Ord. No. 138 §71.210, 11-5-1984; Ord.
No. 1280, 7-5-2022; Ord. No. 1291, 11-21-2022]
The Mayor shall have the authority to suspend without pay or
recommend the discharge of the Chief of Police for just cause as defined
in Section 106.273, RSMo. A written notice, including the information
required by Section 106.273, RSMo., shall be given no fewer than ten
(10) business days prior to the City Council meeting at which the
Chiefs removal will be considered.
During any period where there is a vacancy in the office of
Chief of Police, the ranking officer shall have the same authority
granted the Chief of Police under this Chapter. (Vacancy would not
include off duty time such as off days or vacations).
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 200.220, Authority of Chief of Police to Suspend Without Pay Officers — Right of Appeal, was repealed 11-21-2022 by Ord. No. 1291. Prior history includes: Ord. No. 138; Ord. No. 1275; and Ord. No. 1280. Additionally, prior Section 200.225, Vacancy in Office of Chief of Police, was renumbered to be Section 200.220 with no additional changes to the Section.
[Ord. No. 138 §71.230, 11-5-1984; Ord. No. 717 §2, 3-17-2003; Ord. No. 1275, 6-6-2022; Ord. No. 1280, 7-5-2022; Ord. No. 1291, 11-21-2022]
A.
Whenever
a Law Enforcement Officer, other than the Chief of Police, is under
administrative investigation or is subjected to administrative questioning
that the officer reasonably believes could lead to disciplinary action,
demotion, dismissal, transfer, or placement on a status that could
lead to economic loss, the investigation or questioning shall be conducted
under the conditions set forth in Section 590.502, RSMo.
B.
The
Chief of Police shall have the authority to suspend for a definite
period of time (with or without pay), demote or discharge any officer
of the Police Department for just cause. A written statement of the
reasons shall be given to the officer, City Administrator and Mayor
at the time of action.
[Ord. No. 138 §71.240, 11-5-1984; Ord. No. 547 §1, 2-18-1997]
The Chief of Police shall develop and may amend from time to
time operating Rules and Regulations for the Scott City Police Department,
which shall become binding upon the written approval of the Mayor.
Any violation thereof shall be subject to disciplinary action. A copy
of the Rules and Regulations shall be on file at the City Clerk's
office.
[Ord. No. 138 §71.250, 11-5-1984]
[Ord. No. 138 §71.260, 11-5-1984; Ord.
No. 1291, 11-21-2022]
Any inter-department complaint that cannot be resolved following
the regular chain of command within the Department, may be taken to
the City Administrator. If the City Administrator feels the Chief
of Police is in error, they shall notify the Mayor. If the City Administrator
feels some member of the Department is in error, they shall notify
the Chief of Police and the Mayor.
[Ord. No. 138 §71.270, 11-5-1984]
The Chief of Police shall be ex-officio Sergeant of Arms of
the City Council, shall attend its meetings (unless he is excused
by the Mayor), preserve order in the Council Chamber and execute its
orders, notices or mandates.
[Ord. No. 1275, 6-6-2022]
The Chief of Police should be responsible for the housing, feeding
and medical care of all inmates in the Scott City Jail. The Chief
may designate such subordinates as necessary to assist him/her in
the performance of his/her duties.
