Declaration Of Policy. The Board of Aldermen of Merriam Woods hereby
declares that it is in the best interest of the City to establish
a Police Department for the purposes of upholding all Federal, State,
and local ordinances. This Section shall be deemed an exercise of
the Police powers of the City of Merriam Woods for the protection
of the public welfare, prosperity, health, and peace of the people
of Merriam Woods, Missouri.
Therefore, the Board of Aldermen hereby establishes the Merriam
Woods Police Department. The Merriam Woods Police Department shall
be charged with the duty of upholding all Federal, State, and local
ordinances within the City limits of the City of Merriam Woods.
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Merriam Woods shall appoint
a Chief of Police for the Merriam Woods Police Department. The Police
Chief shall hold his/her office at the pleasure of the Board of Aldermen
and may be discharged by the Board of Aldermen for misconduct, insubordination,
violation of a written policy or a felony committed in accordance
with State Statute.
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Merriam Woods shall regulate
the duties of the Chief of Police and any other officer employed by
the City as Police Officers. The Chief of Police shall promulgate
all internal rules and regulations to be followed by Police Officers
employed by the City. Said rules and regulations shall be reviewed
and approved by the Board of Aldermen of Merriam Woods City and said
rules and regulations may be amended by the Board of Aldermen at their
discretion.