A. 
Authority. The Chief of Police is the chief executive officer of the Department and the final departmental authority in all matters of policy, operations and discipline. He exercises all lawful powers of his office and issues such lawful orders as are necessary to assure the effective performance of the Department.
B. 
Responsibilities. Through the Chief of Police, the Department is responsible for the enforcement of all laws and ordinances coming within its legal jurisdiction. He is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and staffing all activities of the Department, for its continued and efficient operation, for the enforcement of rules and regulations within the Department, for the completion and forwarding of such reports as may be required, and for the Department's relations with the citizens of the Town, the Town government and other agencies.
[Amended 12-1-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-13]
C. 
Authority and responsibilities. The Chief of Police shall be the head of the Department and shall be the final departmental authority in all matters of police, operations and discipline, and shall:
(1) 
Be the chief executive officer of the police force.
(2) 
Administer and enforce rules and regulations and special emergency directives for the control, disposition and discipline of the Department and its officers and personnel.
[Amended 12-1-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-13]
(3) 
Administer and enforce procedures consistent with state law for the hearing and determination of charges of violation of Department rules and regulations by any member of the Department.
[Amended 12-1-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-13]
(4) 
In his discretion, deduct and withhold salary from any member of the police force on account of absence for any cause without leave.
(5) 
Have and exercise all of the functions, powers and duties of a Department head delegated to him by the Police Commissioner.
(6) 
Exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of the Department.
[Amended 12-1-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-13]
(7) 
Prescribe the internal organization of the Department and the duties of his subordinates and assistants.
(8) 
Assign functions, powers and duties to members and employees of the Department.
(9) 
Delegate such of his powers as he may deem necessary for the efficient administration of the Department to be exercised under his direction and supervision by division heads.
(10) 
Report at least annually to the Police Commissioner in such form as shall be approved by the Police Commissioner or Council on the work of the Department during the preceding year, or at the Police Commissioner's request.
[Amended 12-1-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-13]
A. 
Supervision. A supervisory officer may be assigned to field or office duties. During his tour of duty he must closely supervise the activities of his subordinates, making corrections where necessary and commending where appropriate.
B. 
Leadership. Effective supervision demands leadership. Provision of leadership shall include on-the-job training as needed for efficient operation and coordination of effort when more than one member or employee is involved.
C. 
Direction. Supervisors must exercise direct command in a manner that assures the good order, conduct, discipline and efficiency of subordinates outside his usual sphere of supervision if the police objective or reputation of the Department so requires; or if no other provisions made for personnel temporarily unsupervised. This authority shall not be exercised unnecessarily. If a supervisor requires a subordinate other than his own to leave a regular assignment, the supervisor so directing will inform the subordinate's own supervisor as soon as possible.
D. 
Enforcement of rules, etc. Supervisors must enforce departmental rules and regulations and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
E. 
Inspection. Supervisors are responsible for inspection of activities, personnel and equipment under their supervision and initiation of suitable action in the event of a failure, error, violation, misconduct or neglect of duty by a subordinate.
F. 
Assisting subordinates. A supervisory officer shall have a working knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of his subordinates. He shall observe contact made with the public by his subordinates and be available for assistance or instruction as may be required. Field supervisors shall respond to calls of serious emergencies, felonies in progress, assaults and others unless actively engaged in a police incident. He should observe the conduct of the assigned personnel and take active charge when necessary.