[R.O. 2008 §22-16; Ord. No. 807 §11(B), 7-25-1977; Ord. No. 5123 Exh. A, 2-22-2010]
A.
There
is established and organized a Police Department to consist of a Chief
of Police and as many other Police Officers as the City Administrator
may deem necessary. The Police Department shall perform the following
functions:
1.
Identification
of criminal offenders and criminal activity and, where appropriate,
apprehension and arrest of offenders and participation in subsequent
court proceedings.
2.
Reduction
of the opportunities for the commission of some crimes through preventive
patrol and other measures.
3.
Aiding
individuals who are in danger of physical harm.
4.
Protection
of constitutional guarantees.
5.
Facilitation
of the movement of people and vehicles.
6.
Assisting
those who cannot care for themselves.
7.
Resolution
of conflicts.
8.
Identification
of problems that are potentially serious law enforcement or governmental
problems.
9.
Creation
and maintenance of a feeling of security in the community.
10.
Promotion
and preservation of civil order.
11.
Provision
of other services, both emergency and non-emergency.
[R.O. 2008 §22-17; Ord. No. 807 §11, 7-25-1977]
A.
The Chief
of Police shall act in accordance with policies set forth by the City
Administrator and be responsible for the enforcement of all laws and
ordinances of the City and shall:
1.
Be responsible for the proper administration, efficiency and general conduct of the Department of Police and serve as Emergency Coordinator under Chapter 225 of this Code.
2.
Be responsible
for the assignment and reassignment of all personnel and for the efficiency,
discipline, general conduct and appearance of such personnel. In this
capacity he/she shall have the authority to prescribe and enforce
the rules and regulations for the operation of the department.
3.
Take
such action as he/she deems necessary for the protection of the safety
and welfare of persons and property.
