[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of
Williams Bay as Ch. 3 of the 2011 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 2-15-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-2]
The general oversight of the Village Police Department shall
be exercised by the Village President and the Chairperson of the Protective
Services Committee, with the approval of the Village Board. The supervision
of the Chief of Police and the Village Police Department shall be
delegated to the Village Administrator.
A.
The Village Board shall appoint the Chief of Police and all subordinate
officers. Before appointment, the candidate must pass a satisfactory
examination as to physical and educational qualifications, habits,
reputation and experience. Every applicant must be able to perform
the essential job functions of a police officer for the Village of
Williams Bay as defined by the Police Department and the Village Board.
The Village Board may provide competitive examinations for candidates.
B.
Wisconsin law enforcement standards as set forth in Chapter LES 2,
Wisconsin Administrative Code, are hereby adopted by reference.
[Amended 2-15-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-2]
It shall be the duty of the Police Chief to cause the public
peace to be preserved and see that all ordinances of the Village and
laws of the State of Wisconsin are enforced and obeyed. The Chief
of Police shall follow the instructions of the Village Administrator
who reports to the Board. He/she shall be responsible for the efficient
and general good conduct of his/her department and shall promptly
investigate all complaints made against any member of his/her department
in the manner set forth in the Police Department's policies and procedures.
If the complainant is not satisfied with the Chief's conclusion regarding
the complaint, then the Chief shall promptly forward the complaint
and all investigatory reports to the Village President and the Chairperson
of the Protective Services Committee for review by the Committee and
the Village Board.
Each police officer, including the Chief, must submit to a physical
and mental examination when requested by the Village Board.
The Chief and each officer is required to attend a minimum of
24 hours of recertification training each year as required by the
Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board. Officers are also required
to attend specialized training as approved and assigned by the Police
Chief. They are also expected to study all publications concerning
their work which are made available by the Village Board.
The Chief shall keep a record of all complaints and applications
calling for the services of the Police Department. The Chief of Police
shall maintain a daily record of all violations of laws and ordinances,
fires, dangerous places and accidents. The Chief shall render a monthly
report of the principal activities of the Police Department to the
Village Board through the Protective Services Committee Chairperson.
The Chief shall regulate the hours of duty of all Police Department
employees with the approval of the Village Board.
A.
Vacations will be granted as near as possible to dates requested
and as working conditions permit.
B.
Sickness in excess of three days must be supported by a note from
a doctor upon request of the Chief of Police.
C.
Causes for suspension or dismissal:
(1)
Intoxication.
(2)
Cowardice.
(3)
Insubordination or disrespect toward a superior officer or member
of the Village Board.
(4)
Neglect of duty-failure to act.
(5)
Neglect or disobedience of any lawful order.
(6)
Absence from duty without leave.
(7)
Immorality.
(8)
Conduct unbecoming an officer.
(9)
Communicating information relating to police work or the Village
Board without permission.
(10)
Making a false official statement or entry in official records.
(11)
Willful mistreatment of a prisoner.
(12)
Discourtesy or insolence toward the public.
(13)
Untruthfulness.
(14)
Use of profane language.
(15)
Sleeping while on duty.
(16)
Uncleanliness in person or dress.
(17)
Accepting a bribe.
(18)
Criticizing orders by the Village Board.
(19)
Refusing to give name or badge number when requested.
(20)
Any other act or omission contrary to good order and discipline.
(21)
Violation of any of the Police Department's rules and regulations
contained within the Department's Rules and Regulations Manual.
