The Glenwood City Police Department shall consist of a Chief
of Police and such other officers, assistants, and patrol officers
as from time to time may be appointed by the Mayor, pursuant to the
provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes.
Every member of the Police Department shall:
A. Familiarize himself with the ordinances of the City and the statutes
and attend to the enforcement of such ordinances by all lawful means.
B. Help prevent crimes, misdemeanors and violations of City ordinances
and protect the health, safety, public peace and order of the City
and its inhabitants.
C. Report all street and sidewalk obstructions, unlighted streetlamps,
unlawful street signs or signals, and defective or dangerous streets
and sidewalks to the appropriate person or organization responsible
for their repair or service.
D. Maintain order at the scene of any fire or ambulance response within
the City.
E. See that the necessary permits and licenses issued by the state or
City are in the possession of or properly displayed by any person
engaged in an activity or business within the City for which such
permit or license is required and that the terms of such permits or
licenses are complied with.
F. Perform such other lawful duties as ordered by the Chief of Police
or his authorized representative.
The Chief of Police shall cause to be maintained adequate personnel
records of employment, assignment, promotions, attendance, performance
and training for all members of the Department. He shall also comply
with all provisions of the Law Enforcement Standards Board in regard
to background investigations and maintain all licenses and certifications
required by the state. He shall keep himself adequately informed of
the activities of the Department and be assured that the duties of
his subordinates are properly discharged. He shall formulate procedures
for recognizing outstanding performance by Department members, for
investigating complaints of misconduct by a Department member and
for taking appropriate disciplinary action, subject to the provisions
of the applicable statutes and rules of the Department.