[Code 1964, § 2-33; Ord. No. 1874 §§ 1 — 2, 2-15-2001; Ord. No. 2208 § 1, 2-2-2012]
There is hereby created the office of chief of police of the
city. The chief of police shall be appointed by the mayor, with the
approval of a majority of the members of the board of aldermen, and
shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor and board. Salary for the
office of chief of police shall be established by the board of aldermen
from time to time.
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State law reference — Appointment of chief of police,
RSMo. § 79.050.
[Code 1964, § 21-11; Ord. No. 1874 § 1, 2-15-2001; Ord. No. 2208 § 1, 2-2-2012]
(a)
Jurisdiction of police department. The chief of
police shall, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, have jurisdiction
of the management, control and operation of the police department,
but shall at no time incur expenses or obligate the police department
or the city for any amount of expenses in excess of appropriation
made by the board of aldermen for the operation of the police department.
(b)
Custody of records. The chief of police shall have
custody of and be responsible for all the books, records, property,
weapons, badges, furniture, vehicles, equipment, supplies and merchandise
of the police department and shall keep an accurate up-to-date record
of same. Such records are to be made available to authorized personnel
of the city.
(c)
Direction of police department. The chief of police
shall direct and have the full responsibility for the good conduct
and proper and efficient performance of the duties of the members
and employees of the police department, and provide a proper training
program for all police department personnel and refresher training
at regular intervals.
(d)
Attendance at meetings. The chief of police shall,
unless excused, attend all regular meetings of the board of aldermen
and such other meetings requested by the mayor or the board of aldermen.
(e)
Monthly reports to mayor and board of aldermen. The
chief of police shall make a report monthly to the mayor and the board
of aldermen of all the activities of the police department and shall
make such other reports as may be requested by the mayor and board
of aldermen.
(f)
Suspension of members or employees of police department. The chief of police shall have the right to temporarily suspend
any police officer or employee of the police department for failure
to perform his duties or comply with or carry out any lawful orders
of the chief of police or superior officers or the rules and regulations
applicable to members of the police department. A meeting on such
suspension shall be held by the mayor and board of aldermen at such
time and place as may be set by the mayor upon proper application
for review by the officer involved. Upon such review the suspension
may either be confirmed, revoked or the disciplinary action can be
modified in any manner as may be determined by the mayor and board
of aldermen.
(g)
Other duties. The chief shall perform such other
duties as may be provided by the laws of the state, the ordinances
of the city or as may from time to time be directed by the mayor.
[Code 1964, § 21-12; Ord. No. 1874 § 1, 2-15-2001; Ord. No. 2208 § 1, 2-2-2012]
The city shall provide the chief of police with suitable office
space, also with the necessary equipment, furniture, stationery and
supplies for the proper conduct and operation of the police department.
[Code 1964, § 21-13; Ord. No. 1874 § 1, 2-15-2001; Ord. No. 2208 § 1, 2-2-2012]
The chief of police shall, when on duty, wear a metallic badge
or shield on which shall be inscribed the words "Chief of Police,
Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri".
[Code 1964, § 21-14; Ord. No. 1874 § 1, 2-15-2001; Ord. No. 2208 § 1, 2-2-2012]
Nothing in this chapter shall conflict with the statutes of
the state pertaining to the office of chief of police.
