Within the boundaries of the Town, the Chief of Police shall be charged
with and be responsible for the enforcement of all laws and ordinances and
regulations.
Provide each member with a copy of the rules and regulations
and properly instruct him in his duties in such a manner as to render effective
police service, that he is instructed with regard to his conduct, on and off
duty, so that his conduct will not be detrimental to the good order and efficiency
of the Police Department.
Assure that all books and records required to be kept
are in conformity with the laws of the State of New York and the rules and
regulations of the Department and that entries therein are properly made.
Account for the property assigned to and issued for the
use of members of the Department and the proper care, economical use, sufficiency
and serviceability thereof and shall cause frequent inspections thereof.
Frequently visit every building or parts thereof assigned
to the Department and all parts of the territory within the boundaries of
the Town and take, or direct to be taken, such action as may be required to
render effective police service and to maintain proper discipline of the members.
Cases of special faithfulness to duty, exceptional skill
and bravery in the performance of duty and police service of an exceptional
nature rendered by any member of the Department.
Carry out the following, in addition to all other reports,
when a member of the Department is injured or a member of the public is injured
by a member of the Police Department:
Make a report of the results of the investigation. This
report shall show whether or not, in his opinion, such injury was sustained
in the performance of police duty, whether or not negligence on the part of
the injured member contributed to the injury and the names and addresses of
all witnesses.
At his discretion, personally inspect the uniform and
equipment of members of the Department. He shall at all times give particular
attention to the uniforms, equipment and general appearance of the members
of the force.
Carefully observe the police duty performed by probationary
patrolmen and report thereon to the Town Board at a meeting previous to the
expiration of the probationary period.
Obtain or cause to be obtained all Police Department
property, including all revolvers and pistols, in the possession of a member
of the force who resigns, retires, is dismissed or enters active military
service and obtain all Police Department property and all revolvers and pistols
from among the effects of a member who dies, as required by law.
Divide the territory within the police jurisdiction of
the Town into posts, to be divided into such operational patrol sectors or
posts as needed for continuous patrol functions.
When a burglary or other serious crime is committed or
a serious accident occurs under circumstances which indicate that the member
of the Department on post might have prevented it, the Chief of Police shall
cause an investigation to be made, and if the investigation reveals neglect
on the part of the member, he shall prefer written charges against the member.
Cause duty charts to be established, such charts to have
the force and effect of rules and regulations when authenticated with the
original signature of the Chief of Police.
Promulgate procedures for the direction, supervision
and evaluation of members in their assigned duties. Recommend remedial or
disciplinary action for inefficient, incompetent or unsuitable conduct and/or
behavior of members.
At all times, conduct himself in a manner which will
provide leadership and guidance to the members of the Department and enhance
the public image of the police in general.
The Chief of Police may excuse for one tour of duty a
member of the Department who performs any exceptional act or deed of particular
merit, which in his opinion deserves recognition, provided that the exigencies
of the service permit. A brief but comprehensive report of the act or deed
for which he rewards such member shall be forwarded to the Town Board, and
he shall file a copy in the member's service record.