[CC 1991 §200.110; CC 1970 §17-31]
The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the Mayor with the
consent and approval of the majority of the members of the Board of
Aldermen.
[CC 1991 §200.120; CC 1970 §17-32]
The Chief of Police, before entering upon the duties of his/her
officer, shall secure a bond with such sureties and in such an amount
as may be designated by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
[CC 1991 §200.130; CC 1970 §17-33; Ord. No. 13 §§5, 7, 5-12-1947]
The Chief of Police shall be a conservator of the peace and
shall be active and vigilant in the preservation of good order within
the City and shall at all times perform all such other duties as the
Board of Aldermen may from time to time by ordinance or resolution
require.
[CC 1991 §200.140; CC 1970 §17-34; Ord. No. 13 §3, 5-12-1947]
The Chief of Police shall have the power at all times to make
or order an arrest, with proper process, for any offense against the
laws of the City or of the State and to keep the offender in the City
prison or other proper place to prevent his/her escape until a trial
can be had before the proper court, unless such offender shall give
a good and sufficient bond for appeal for trial. The Chief of Police
shall also have power to make arrests, without process, in all cases
in which any offenses against the laws of the City or of the State
shall be committed in his/her presence.
[CC 1991 §200.150; CC 1970 §17-35; Ord. No. 13 §§5 — 6, 5-12-1947]
It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to execute all orders
and process arising under this Code and other ordinances of the City.
He/she shall have power to serve and execute all warrants, subpoenas,
writs or other process issued by the Mayor at any place within the
limits of the County.
[CC 1991 §200.160; CC 1970 §17-36; Ord. No. 13 §5, 5-12-1947]
The Chief of Police shall report and keep the Mayor and Board
of Aldermen advised as to the condition of streets, sidewalks, bridges
and culverts and report all nuisances created or maintained within
the City.