[R.O. 2009 §18-43; Code 1969 §28-10]
A. Before
entering upon the duties of his/her employment every Police Officer
shall take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before some court
of record, magistrate or the City Clerk/Administrator, which oath
or affirmation shall be in the following form:
"I, (name) solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States and of the State of Missouri, the
provisions of all laws of the State of Missouri affecting the City
of Brentwood and the ordinances of the City of Brentwood and that
I will faithfully and diligently demean myself at all times while
serving as a Police Officer of the City of Brentwood."
B. This
oath or affirmation shall be filed with the City Clerk/Administrator.
No Police Officer, however, other than the Chief of Police, shall
be required to give bond to the City.