There is hereby created and established the Department of Public
Safety for the Town, for the protection of life and property from
hazardous situations, for the giving of aid, and for the suppression
and prevention of crime and fire.
(1971 Code, sec. 2-110)
It shall be the duty of the Director of the Department of Public
Safety to:
(1)
Plan,
administer, and coordinate the municipal public safety program involving
law enforcement, police patrol, and fire prevention and control;
(2)
Direct
the activities of the Chiefs of the Police and Fire Departments; and
(3)
Perform
related work as required.
(1971 Code, sec. 2-111)
A Public Safety Officer shall have the same powers, duties and
responsibilities as any member of the Town Police and Fire Departments,
and all powers conferred upon same as set forth in the charter, the
Code of Ordinances of the Town, and the statutes of the State.
(1971 Code, sec. 2-112)
