Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms
shall, for the purpose of these rules and regulations, have the meaning herein
indicated.
DEPARTMENT
The Police Department of the Town of Southold, as established by
the Town Board by Local Law No. 2-1964, enacted on September 29, 1964.
LAWS and ORDINANCES
Those laws, both state and local, and ordinances, the enforcement
of which is the responsibility of the Police Department.
MEMBER
Any employee of the Department, including civilian employees of the
Department.
OFF DUTY
All hours, other than when on duty.
OFFICER
A member of the Police Department possessing police powers.
ON DUTY
Hours specifically assigned to a member or any time involved serving
during a police emergency even though a member was not specifically assigned.
PROFESSIONAL
Conduct in accordance with the tenets of the Law Enforcement
Code of Ethics, which is incorporated herein and made a part of these rules.
SUPERVISORY OFFICER
Any member, other than the Chief of Police, who is authorized to
direct the activity of others.
TOWN BOARD
The Town Board of the Town of Southold.