The Chief of Police is the chief administrator and executive officer of the Police Department and shall have the control of the government, administration, disposition and discipline of the Police Department and the police force of said Department.
The Chief of Police shall make, adopt and enforce such reasonable rules, orders and regulations, not inconsistent with the Constitution and the laws of the State of New York, and these rules and regulations as may be necessary to effect the prompt and efficient exercise of all powers conferred by law and the performance of all duties imposed upon any person in the Police Department.
The Chief of Police may order any and all members of the Police Force to active duty as the Chief may deem proper when an emergency arises, which in the Chief's judgment requires the service of extra police officers, as per § 971 of the Unconsolidated Laws of the State of New York. The Chief will report, in writing, the Chief's actions as relates to said emergency calls.
The Chief of Police will report to the scene of all serious and extreme fires, riots and unlawful assemblies within the City, when physically able.
All transfers or permanent details or assignments will be made by the Chief of Police.
The Chief of Police shall instruct the commanding officers in all their duties and ensure that they give similar instructions to their commands.
The Chief of Police shall properly divide the Police Force and arrange for day, night and special police service shifts. The commanding officer in charge shall, subject to the approval of the Chief of Police, designate the beats, posts and the patrol duties of each member under the officer's command.
The Chief of Police shall, upon the appointment of a new member to the Police Department, provide the new member with a copy of the rules and regulations and operating policies of the Police Department.
All complaints or questions as to Department policy shall be taken up with the Chief of Police.
A. 
The Chief of Police shall keep, or cause to be kept, suitable records in which the following will be entered:
(1) 
The name, age and address of all members and employees of the Police Department.
(2) 
The date and appointment to the Police Department.
(3) 
When dismissed or discharged and for what reason.
(4) 
Any neglect of duty.
(5) 
Any violations of rules and regulations or laws of the State of New York or any federal violations.
(6) 
Any commendations or letters of exceptional police duty.
B. 
The above will be placed in the personnel file of each member of the Department.
The Chief of Police shall make a monthly report to the Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh on the activities of the Department.
The Chief of Police may issue general orders which are not in conflict with these departmental rules and regulations from time to time as necessary. The Chief of Police will supply each member of the Department with a copy of any general orders. A violation of a general order will be considered a breach of the rules and regulations of the Department and an act of insubordination by any member of the Department that violates a general order.
The Chief of Police will assure the accurate preparation, maintenance and forwarding of all reports and records as relates to the operation of the Police Department.
The Chief of Police shall cause all books and records required to be kept in conformity with the rules and regulations of the Police Department, to be checked daily.
The Chief of Police shall account for the property assigned and issued for the use of the members of the Department and shall be responsible for the proper care, economical use, sufficiency and serviceability thereof and shall make frequent inspections of same.
The Chief of Police shall submit the annual budget of the Police Department to the Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh.
A. 
The Chief of Police shall carefully investigate any reported death or injury of any member of the Department that occurs while a member is acting in the discharge of the member's duties, and the Chief of Police shall forward a full written report to the Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh.
B. 
The Chief of Police shall make, or cause to be made, an investigation of the circumstances of any injury of a member of the Department. This shall include an interview and statement of any and all witnesses. The Chief shall make a report of the results of the investigation showing whether or not, in the Chief's opinion, such injury was sustained in the performance of the police duty or whether negligence on the part of the injured officer or member of the Department contributed to the injury.
The Chief of Police, may, at the Chief's discretion, suspend from duty and file charges, under § 75 of the Civil Service Law of the State of New York, against any member of the Department when, after thorough investigation, it is established that said member violated the rules and/or regulations of the Police Department. A copy is to be forwarded immediately to the Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh.
The Chief of Police shall, when a member of the Police Department severs connection with the Department, secure all the equipment furnished to said member by the City of Plattsburgh. In the event that any of the equipment has been lost or damaged beyond repair, said member shall replace or reimburse the City of Plattsburgh the full value of said equipment.
The Chief of Police shall cause the prisoners who have been arrested and detained at the Police Department to be processed in the courts of proper jurisdiction as required by the laws of New York State.
[Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
A probationary police officer is one appointed from an active Civil Service eligibility list and must serve an eight-week to 78-week probationary period pursuant to Civil Service Law and other applicable state laws.
The Chief of Police shall establish evaluation programs, establish objectives, draft specifications for equipment and develop plans to meet the departmental needs.
The Chief of Police shall control all expenditures and purchases by the Police Department.
The Chief of Police shall cooperate with all law enforcement agencies and officers in matters of mutual interest.
The Chief of Police shall supply outside service by members of the Police Department only as set forth in §§ 209-f through 209-m of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.
The Chief of Police shall ensure the security and care of prisoners and of the sick, injured or unconscious person and shall obtain medical care as needed.
The Chief of Police may, with the approval of the Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh, excuse from one tour of duty a member of the Department who has performed any exceptional act or deed of particular merit which, in the Chief's opinion, deserves recognition. A brief but comprehensive report shall be forwarded to the Mayor, and a copy will be placed in the employee's personnel file.