[R.O. 1996 § 200.040; Code 1985,
§§ 71.010, 71.020; CC 1990 § 18-56]
A. The Police Officers of the City may be
appointed in such numbers, for such times and in such manner as may
be prescribed by ordinance. They shall have the power to serve and
execute all warrants, subpoenas, writs or other process, and to make
arrests in the same manner as the Chief of Police. They may exercise
such powers in areas leased or owned by the City outside of the boundaries
of the City. The Chief of Police and the Police Officers shall be
the Conservators of Peace, and shall be active and vigilant in the
preservation of good order within the City.
B. The Police Officers of the City shall have
the same powers and duties as the Chief of Police and such salaries
as the Board of Aldermen may decide upon at the time of employment.
The duties and powers of the Police shall be as set forth in Chapters
79 and 85, RSMo., as amended.
[R.O. 1996 § 200.050; Code 1985,
§ 71.030; CC 1990 § 18-57]
Police Officers shall have a badge
of office and shall wear such badge when on duty when assigned to
duty requiring the wearing of a uniform. All non-uniformed officers
are required to have their assigned badges in their possession at
all times when on duty.
[R.O. 1996 § 200.060; Code 1985,
§ 71.040(5-8); CC 1990 § 18-58]
A. In addition to the requirements set forth
in this Chapter, policy manuals and other rules and regulations will
be formulated and published by the Police Department. These directives
will relate to all phases of police operation, administration and
ethical conduct.
B. The City Administrator shall review and
approve all policies of the Police Department, including policy manuals
and changes thereto.
C. All members of the Grain Valley Police
Department will be governed by these rules and regulations. Violation
will constitute a basis for disciplinary action. Future revisions
or additions will become a part of these directives and will have
equal force.
D. Although the Chief of Police has the power
to hire and fire personnel within the Department, the City Administrator
retains the power to review all recommendations for such hiring and
firing, promotions and other departmental affairs.