The functions and responsibilities of the Police Department
are as follows:
A. The protection of persons and property against crimes;
B. The prevention of crimes against persons and property;
C. The enforcement of all criminal, quasi-criminal, motor vehicle and
nuisance laws and ordinances;
D. The detection and apprehension of offenders and suspected persons;
E. The development and conduct of community relations and education
programs;
F. The maintenance of records and files of crimes and criminals; and
G. The use of all available and reasonable means to aid public safety.
The Police Chief shall be the head of the Police Department.
The Chief shall be appointed by Council and responsible to the Mayor.
[Amended 9-9-2002 by Ord. No. 1460]
A. The Mayor and/or the Chief of Police shall inform the Manager of
all requested Police Department purchases.
B. The Mayor and the Chief of Police shall consider budgetary guidelines
in all requests for purchases.
C. The Mayor shall inform the Manager of any deficiencies he or she
may perceive in the purchasing function performed by the Department
of Administration.
D. The Mayor may notify Council of any deficiency in the purchasing
function performed for the Police Department by the Department of
Administration.