Primary responsibility for law enforcement is placed with the police department. The police department for the city of Hubbard shall consist of a chief of police and as many employees as the city council may designate from time to time.
(Ord. 254-2001)
The chief of police is responsible for the overall operation of the police department and, with direction from the city council, shall formulate lawful policy relating to the goals, objectives, and priorities of the police department and their relationship to general municipal strategies.
(Ord. 254-2001)
The chief of police shall establish written, and where possible, quantifiable, and measurable goals and objectives based on policies transmitted by the city administrator and shall be responsible for directing the administration and operations of the police department toward achievement for these goals and objectives through written policies, procedures, and rules, and through personal leadership. The chief of police shall recommend to the city administrator qualified persons for appointments to all vacant positions within the police department other than the chief of police position, and the chief of police shall have the authority to suspend or dismiss any member of the police department as per the disciplinary procedures of the city of Hubbard personnel policies.
(Ord. 254-2001; Ord. 384-2023 § 2)