[R.O. 2013 § 155.010]
The Mayor, by and with the advice and consent of the Board of Aldermen, shall appoint a Chief of Police.
[R.O. 2013 § 155.020; Ord. No. KK174 § 2, 1-26-1971]
The Board of Aldermen sets the term of office and salary of the Chief of Police.
[R.O. 2013 § 230.010; Ord. No. KK271 §§ 1 — 4, 9-14-1981; Ord. No. KK556 § 1, 12-19-1994]
A. 
In case of a known felony, a Police Officer may pursue the person(s) with extreme caution. High speeds in pursuit of a felon must be avoided. Personal injury and death or damage to equipment is worse than not apprehending the suspected felon, under guidelines of Police Department policy.
[Ord. No. 5-1-17 § 1, 5-22-2017]
B. 
The City of Lawson Police may be called to assist County and State Police Agencies. We like to cooperate with these agencies, but we must be governed by our responsibility first to the citizens of Lawson. Therefore, the Lawson Police are not allowed to assist on calls beyond the following limitations: No City of Lawson Police Officer is permitted to respond to calls of assistance at a place that is beyond eight (8) minutes travel time to the City limits of Lawson and/or five (5) miles of the City of Lawson. All other responses by the City of Lawson Police are governed by State Statute and written policy of the Lawson Police Department.
[Ord. No. 5-1-17 § 1, 5-22-2017]
C. 
Any infraction of these rules is cause for suspension and/or dismissal of the Police Officer involved.
[R.O. 2013 § 230.020; Ord. No. KK463 §§ 1 — 4, 6-8-1992]
A. 
Security for all public events within the City limits of the City of Lawson, Missouri, shall be provided by all sponsoring agents, clubs or organizations, profit or not-for-profit groups.
B. 
The security shall be regulated by the office of the Chief of Police of the City of Lawson, Missouri.
C. 
The cost of providing security shall be assessed as an hourly user fee of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per hour, to be determined by the Board of Aldermen and the Chief of Police for the length and time as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police of the City of Lawson, Missouri, to provide for the safety of said function or functions.
D. 
Anyone providing security shall be a certified officer through the State of Missouri and designated by the Chief of Police of the City of Lawson, Missouri.
[R.O. 2013 § 230.030; Ord. No. KK721 §§ 1 — 8, 4-16-2001]
A. 
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of appointment and must successfully complete the Missouri Peace Officer License Exam (MPOLE) in accordance with the rules outlined in 11 CSR 75-13.050.
[Ord. No. 4-4-14 § 1, 4-21-2014]
B. 
No rigid height requirements.
C. 
Weight in proportion to height.
D. 
Visual as determined by examination. Must be able to distinguish colors.
E. 
Hearing loss may not exceed thirty (30) decibels, both ears; thirty-five (35) decibels, weaker ear.
F. 
Must have high school education or equivalence issued by an accredited State Board of Education.
G. 
Must be a United States citizen and resident of the State of Missouri. City Administrator may vary residency for the benefit of the City.
H. 
Any conviction of a felony or serious misdemeanor, ordinance violation or excessive traffic violation will disqualify for appointment.