[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Lancaster 8-15-2005 by Ord. No.
2005-06 as Ch. 4 of the 2005 Code. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
Organization. The Police Department of the City shall consist of
a Chief of Police, Sergeant, and such other regular, special or relief
patrolmen as may be appointed from time to time. In case of the absence
or disability of the Chief of Police, the officer next in command
shall become acting Chief of Police during his absence or disability.
Under direction of the Mayor. The Chief of Police shall have command
of the police force of the City under the direction of the Mayor and
shall obey all lawful written orders of the Mayor and Council.
Supervision of equipment. The Chief of Police shall have custody,
care and control of the public property and equipment of the Police
Department. He shall conduct periodic surveys of such property and
equipment, arrange for the salvaging of discarded or impaired items,
and submit recommendations as to future needs.
To obey orders of Chief and Sergeant. The members of the police force
shall obey the orders of the Chief of Police and Sergeant and shall
report to the Chief of Police and Sergeant all violations of state
law or City ordinances.
Not to communicate orders. No member of the police force shall communicate
to any person any information which shall enable persons to escape
from arrest or punishment or enable them to dispose of or secrete
any goods or other valuable things stolen or embezzled.
Withdrawal of complaint. No member of the police force shall compound
any offense committed against person or property, or withdraw any
complaint therefor, unless by the written consent of the Chief of
Police.
Civilians to assist. All persons in the City, when called upon by
any police officer, shall promptly aid and assist him in the execution
of his duties.