[R.O. 2011 §200.020; CC 1974 §71.020]
The City Marshal is the Director of the Police Department. He/she
shall have immediate and direct control of the Department, subject
to the supervision of the Mayor, and subject to such other rules,
regulations and orders as the Mayor may prescribe. He/she shall promulgate
and enforce orders, rules and regulations (consistent with this Code
and with the rules, regulations and orders of the Mayor) for the efficient
operation of the Police Department.
[R.O. 2011 §200.030; CC 1974 §71.030]
The City Marshal shall devote his/her entire time to the discharge
of his/her official duties. He/she shall not be absent from the City
except in the performance of his/her official duties, or when granted
leave of absence by the Mayor.
[R.O. 2011 §200.040; CC 1974 §71.060]
A. Any
of the following is sufficient cause for the suspension or discharge
of any member of the Police Department including dispatchers:
1. For drinking intoxicating liquor while on duty or in uniform.
2. For intoxication while either on or off duty.
3. For willful disobedience to any order lawfully issued to him/her.
4. For disrespect shown to the Mayor or an Alderman.
5. For incompetency in the performance of his/her duties.
7. For making known any investigation or proposed movement of the Department
to any person not a member of the Department or the Board of Aldermen,
or for discussing the affairs of the Department, in a manner likely
to disrupt the movement or discipline of the Department, with any
person not a member of the Department or the Board of Aldermen.
8. For unnecessary and unwarranted violence toward a prisoner.
9. For cowardice or for lack of energy which may be construed as either
incompetency or gross neglect of duty.
10. For sleeping while on duty.
11. For violating any of the rules, regulations, or orders of the Department
or of the Mayor, if same be in writing.
12. For indecent, profane or harsh language while on duty or in uniform.
13. For absence without leave.
14. For conduct unbecoming an Officer or a gentleman, whether on duty
or off duty.
15. For conduct detrimental to the good order and discipline of the Department.
16. For careless handling of City property, either fixed or movable.
17. For conviction of any felony, crime or offense.
18. For repeated violation of City ordinances.
19. For failure to cooperate with the City Prosecutor in the preparation
or trial of any case, or for providing assistance to a defendant or
defense counsel in any legal action brought by the City.
20. For loss of firearm or other weapon while on duty.
[R.O. 2011 §200.050; CC 1974 §71.270; Ord. No. 005-2017, 5-5-2017]
All full time Police Officers employed by the City shall be
at least twenty-one (21) years of age. They shall be of good moral
character and shall not have been convicted of any offense, crime
or felony. Police Officers shall be appointed by the City Marshal.
No person shall be appointed as a Police Officer unless he/she has
been certified by the Director of Public Safety as provided in Sections
590.100 to 590.180, RSMo.
[R.O. 2011 §200.060; Ord. No. 704 §§1 — 2, 1-5-1998]
A. Certified
Municipal Police Officers of the City of Cabool may arrest persons
outside the corporate boundaries of the City of Cabool, Missouri,
when any person is in immediate danger of death or serious physical
injury and no local officer is available to take enforcement action
or when requested to so perform said duty by the authority having
jurisdiction.
B. Certified
Municipal Police Officers may carry their weapons concealed in anticipation
of encountering emergency situations outside the corporate boundaries
of the City of Cabool and in the performance of any official duties
they are authorized to perform outside said boundaries, such as interviewing
witnesses, transporting prisoners and attending meetings and conferences.