The police department shall consist of the police chief and may consist of an authorized strength.
(1998 Code, sec. 31.41(A); Ordinance adopting Code)
It shall be the duty of the police department to see to the enforcement of all ordinances of the town and the laws of the state and the United States, to preserve order, and to prevent infractions of the law, and to arrest violators of the law within the boundaries of the town.
(1998 Code, sec. 31.41(B); Ordinance adopting Code)
The town manager shall appoint the police chief. The police chief will be responsible to the town manager.
(1998 Code, sec. 31.41(D); Ordinance adopting Code)
The police chief shall make recommendation to the council for the appointment of and dismissal of officers of the department.
(1998 Code, sec. 31.41(E); Ordinance adopting Code)