The chief of police shall procure and use such means as the
chief of police shall deem necessary for the security of all prisoners
under his or her charge, and may prescribe and administer such rules
and regulations as he or she shall deem necessary to keep good order
among the prisoners and compel them to do their work.
(Prior code § 19-18)
All persons who are confined in the city jail under a judgment
rendered in a criminal action in the municipal court of the city shall
be required to perform labor, under the direction of the chief of
police of the city, on the public works, ways or buildings of the
city to the extent of their physical abilities.
(Prior code § 19-20)
Any prisoner performing labor as directed by Section 1.16.030 who shall escape while so laboring or while going to or returning from such labor, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Prior code § 19-21)
