[Adopted as Sec. 1.08 of the former Municipal Codebook]
The offices of marshal and constable are abolished and the office
of Chief of Police is created.
[Adopted as Ch. 4 of the former Municipal Codebook]
The Police Department of the City shall consist of a Chief and
such subordinates as the Common Council may designate, who shall be
appointed pursuant to § 62.13, Wis. Stats.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
The salaries of the Chief of Police and subordinates shall be
fixed by the Common Council but shall not be lowered unless recommended
by the Police and Fire Commissions.
Disciplinary action against the Chief of Police and subordinates
shall be subject to § 62.13(5), Wis. Stats.
All persons in the City at the request of any police or peace
officer shall aid and assist such officer in the execution of his
duties.
[Added 5-14-2018 by Ord.
No. 1871-18]
A. The Police Department is authorized to dispose of abandoned property
in its possession and unclaimed for at least 30 days.
B. Based upon the value of an item, whether it is generic or unique,
the condition of the item, and whether the item may have a use in
City operations, items may be disposed of in any of the following
ways:
(1) An Internet auction site (i.e., eBay, PropertyRoom.com, etc.);
(2) The bulk sale of items, including sale as scrap;
(3) Conversion of the item for use by the City;
(5) Donation to 501(c)(3) organizations upon application and proof of
nonprofit status; or
(6) Any other method of sale deemed reasonable by the Chief of Police
based upon the unique characteristics of the item.
C. Firearms shall be disposed of in accordance with §§ 66.0139
and 968.20, Wis. Stats.
D. Flammable, explosive, or incendiary substances, materials, or devices
that pose a danger to life or property in their storage, transportation,
or use immediately after taking possession of the substances may be
disposed of in accordance with § 66.0139(3), Wis. Stats.
E. The provisions of § 66.0139, Wis. Stats., are adopted and
incorporated.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, §
1-3 of this Code of the City of Reedsburg.