[Ord. No. 08072023B, 8-7-2023]
A. This
Chapter consists of the rules and regulations for the operation of
the Police Department of this City.
B. To
the extent that this Chapter conflicts with the provisions of any
Police Department policies, this Chapter shall prevail.
C. The
Police Department shall be conservators of the peace and shall be
active and vigilant in the preservation of the good order of the City
of Peculiar, Missouri. They shall have the power to serve and execute
all warrants, subpoenas, and writs or other processes, and to make
arrests for any offense against the laws of the City of Peculiar or
the State of Missouri. They may exercise such powers in areas leased
or owned by the City, which may be outside of the normal boundaries
of such City.
D. Any
Police Officer of the City may provide assistance in emergency situations
outside of the City limits in accordance with the Missouri Statutes
for the Missouri Mutual Aid System or separate mutual aid agreements.
[Ord. No. 08072023B, 8-7-2023]
A. Under
the direction of the City Administrator, the Chief of Police is directly
responsible to the Board of Aldermen of the City of Peculiar for the
effective operation of the Police Department and all of its employees,
consistent with local, State, and Federal law.
B. The
Chief of Police is responsible for the leadership, organization, and
administrative oversight of the Police Department and Emergency Management.
He or she shall have the power to perform such duties which may be
necessary for the efficient operation, administration, and control
of the Police Department of the City of Peculiar.
C. The
Chief of Police shall adopt a policy and procedure for police pursuits.
He or she shall be responsible for keeping the Board of Aldermen advised
of what the pursuit policy is for the City of Peculiar.
[Ord. No. 08072023B, 8-7-2023]
A. Assignment
of all Police Department employees is at the discretion of the Chief
of Police. For purposes of this Chapter, the term "Police Officer"
applies to all sworn Police Officers of the Department (full-time
or reserve), and the term "support personnel" applies to all other
persons employed by the Department.
B. The
fundamental duties of a Police Officer include serving the community,
preserving the public peace, preventing crime, detecting and arresting
violators of the law, protecting life and property, and enforcing
all criminal laws of the State of Missouri, Federal laws when appropriate,
and ordinances of the City.
[Ord. No. 08072023B, 8-7-2023]
A. Police
Officers are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects
positively on the City of Peculiar. Their actions, both on duty and
off duty, will display the highest degree of integrity, service, bravery,
and commitment to public safety. Violations of the law, Department
and/or City operational procedures may be addressed as either criminal
and/or personnel actions.
B. Each
employee of the Police Department will be furnished with a copy of
any rules, regulations, policies, and orders issued by the Chief of
Police or the City of Peculiar, which they shall be familiar with
at all times.
C. The
conduct of operations of the Police Department shall be subject to
the Police Operations Manual, a copy of which is available in the
office of the City Administrator or the Chief of Police.
[Ord. No. 05052014B §I, 5-5-2014; Ord. No. 10052015C §I, 10-5-2015; Ord. No. 08072023B, 8-7-2023]
A. There is hereby established a Police Advisory Board, which may hereinafter
be referred to as the "Police Board."
B. The purpose of the Police Board is to afford the citizens of Peculiar
an unbiased group of citizens who will review new ideas given to the
Police Board by the Chief of Police.
C. The
Police Board may also receive complaints on police-related (not personnel)
matters from members of the community who might not feel comfortable
relaying those complaints or matters directly to the Police Department.
Police Board members may relay those complaints to the Chief of Police
or recommend to the City Administrator the action necessary to correct
valid complaints.
[Ord. No. 05052014B §I, 5-5-2014; Ord.
No. 10052015C §I, 10-5-2015; Ord. No. 08072023B, 8-7-2023]
A. The
Police Board shall consist of five (5) members: four (4) members from
residents at large and one (1) Board of Aldermen liaison who shall
serve as Police Board Chairperson.
B. The
Mayor shall, with the approval of the Board of Aldermen, appoint four
(4) members from residents at large and one (1) Alderman to the Police
Board who shall serve as Police Board Chairperson. Members of the
Police Board shall be qualified voters of the City and shall have
resided in the City for at least one (1) year prior to their appointment.
[Ord. No. 05052014B §I, 5-5-2014; Ord.
No. 10052015C §I, 10-5-2015; Ord. No. 08072023B, 8-7-2023]
A. Police
Board Members will be appointed for a three (3) year term, and Police
Board Chairperson will be appointed for a one (1) year term.
B. Vacancies
on the Board due to resignations, removal or other reasons will be
filled by appointment and confirmation for the period of the unexpired
term.
[Ord. No. 05052014B §I, 5-5-2014; Ord.
No. 10052015C §I, 10-5-2015; Ord. No. 08072023B, 8-7-2023]
A. To
meet quarterly to provide input to the Chief of Police about new policies
and procedures.
B. The
Police Board may also receive complaints on police-related (not personnel)
matters from members of the community who might not feel comfortable
relaying those complaints or matters directly to the Police Department.
Police Board members may relay those complaints to the Chief of Police
or recommend to the City Administrator the action necessary to correct
valid complaints or eliminate a complaint or grievance. Recommendations
to the City Administrator shall be submitted in writing. The City
Administrator will take the Board's recommendation under advisement
and subsequently administer the corrective action he/she deems necessary.
[Ord. No. 05052014B §I, 5-5-2014; Ord.
No. 10052015C §I, 10-5-2015; Ord. No. 08072023B, 8-7-2023]
The Police Board may, by a simple majority vote, elect a Co-Chairperson
to keep minutes of meetings, if necessary.
[Ord. No. 05052014B §I, 5-5-2014; Ord.
No. 10052015C §I, 10-5-2015; Ord. No. 08072023B, 8-7-2023]
A. The
Chairperson of the Police Board shall preside over the meetings. He
or she shall call meetings quarterly to give valued input to the Chief
of Police. Additional meetings may be called as necessary.
B. The
Chairperson shall keep written notes of the meetings, unless the Board
opts to elect a Co-Chairperson to keep minutes. The Chairperson must
present the minutes to the office of the City Clerk in a timely manner.
C. The
Chairperson shall give twenty-four (24) hours' advance notice of meetings
called to Police Board members and citizens who submit police-related
(not personnel) complaints.
D. The
Police Board Chairperson will be an advisor to the Police Board and
will serve as liaison between the Police Board and the Board of Aldermen.
[Ord. No. 05052014B §I, 5-5-2014; Ord.
No. 10052015C §I, 10-5-2015]
The Chief of Police may be asked to attend such meetings. If
the Chairman of the Police Board deems his appearance is necessary,
the Chief of Police shall attend. Since police matters will be discussed
at most meetings, it would be prudent for the Chief of Police to be
in attendance but it is not a requirement.
[Ord. No. 05052014B §I, 5-5-2014; Ord.
No. 10052015C §I, 10-5-2015; Ord. No. 08072023B, 8-7-2023]
A. Any
citizen who has a complaint should submit it, in writing, to the Chief
of Police. If the Chief of Police has the authority to settle or resolve
the complaint, he or she will take the necessary action to solve the
problem.
B. If
said citizen is dissatisfied with the solution, and the complaint
is not personnel-related, the complaint can then be forwarded by the
complainant to the Police Board for review. The Board shall submit
their recommendations, in writing, to the City Administrator for final
action.