A. 
The head of the Barrington Police Department shall be the Chief of Police, who shall be a qualified police administrator. The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the Town Manager and shall serve at the Town Manager's pleasure.
B. 
The Chief of Police shall hold the rank of full colonel and shall, when in uniform, wear the insignia of that rank.
C. 
The Chief of Police is the head of the Barrington Police Department with all powers, rights and duties prescribed by law. They are responsible for the administration and discipline of the Department and are charged with and responsible for the enforcement and execution of all laws and regulations of the force.
D. 
Subject to pertinent laws and these regulations, and with the approval of the Town Manager, the Chief of Police has authority under Town Code to make rules, regulations, and policies to be consistent with law for the examination and qualifications of applicants for appointment to the Barrington Police Department, and for the discipline, control and removal of members and employees. They have the authority to promulgate to the Department and all of its bureaus, sections or other units such orders, regulations or instructions, written or oral, which are consistent with the law, or any orders or instructions of the Town Manager for the execution of the Department's mission.
A. 
The Chief of Police shall be personally and directly responsible to the Town Manager for the execution of the Department's mission and for the recruitment and selection procedures, training, discipline, structure, efficiency and morale of the force. The Chief of Police shall keep the Town Manager informed of all ongoing investigations, except where prohibited by law.
B. 
The Chief of Police shall promptly investigate, or cause to be investigated, any complaints or charges brought against the Department or any member or employee thereof.
C. 
The Chief of Police shall appoint various members to serve on personnel evaluation boards, recruit screening boards, commendation boards, and disciplinary hearing boards as may be necessary.
D. 
The Chief of Police may, in their discretion, suspend from duty without pay, any member or employee of the force for any violation of these rules and regulations or for any insubordination, and in such event, they shall promptly proceed with the necessary disciplinary procedures as set forth elsewhere in these regulations.
E. 
The Chief of Police has the authority to assign, detail or transfer any member or employee to or from any unit or assignment, whenever they shall deem such action to be in the best interest of the efficiency, discipline or morale of the Department and consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements.
F. 
The promotion of members and employees is vested in the Chief of Police and shall be approved by the Town Manager. They shall, as far as possible, ensure that only the best qualified persons are promoted and that character, ability, performance, aptitude and depth of experience will determine who is to be promoted consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements.
A. 
The Chief of Police shall make recommendation to the Town Manager to remove any member after a hearing, in accordance with the law and these rules and regulations, consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements, and no member so removed shall be eligible for reappointment.
B. 
No person shall be eligible for appointment for the first time by the Chief of Police unless that person is a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age or older, and shall have passed a physical and psychological examination in accordance with the rules of the Department and applicable provisions of law.
[Amended 6-5-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-6]
A. 
A superior officer, any officer above the rank of police officer, shall conduct personal inspections at suitable intervals to determine that all assignments are performed as ordered; anticipated results are attained; Department resources are fully employed for the accomplishment of the police mission; and that any apparent needs or operational deficiencies of the Department are revealed.
B. 
A superior officer shall make an immediate, impartial report to their commanding officer relating any incident which they are aware of that involves a violation of the state law or Department rules and regulations by any subordinate member or employee of the Department. They shall also bring to the attention of their commanding officer any complaint lodged against any member or employee by another person.
C. 
A superior officer shall make certain that subordinates observe regulations, obey orders and properly execute the details, assignments and functions of the Department and otherwise maintain high standards of discipline.
D. 
A superior officer shall not abuse those under their command by disrespect for their dignity as human beings.
E. 
A superior officer shall inspire confidence and industriousness in their subordinates by the use of tact in giving orders and by constructively correcting mistakes. They shall test understanding of instructions with care so that the subordinate will know in detail what they are to do and how they are to do it.
F. 
A superior officer shall avoid, as far as circumstances may permit, the censuring of a subordinate in the presence of others and they shall be fair and impersonal in evaluating the work of subordinates.
G. 
A superior officer shall be responsible for the development and maintenance of proper professional attitudes of their subordinates in their dealings with the public.
H. 
After the completion of their tour of duty, a superior officer shall report to their relief officer all the facts and conditions relative to police business that may be necessary so that the relief section coming on duty may know what police action has been taken and what remains to be done.
I. 
Upon assignment, a superior officer shall assist at, be present for, or conduct shift briefings in accordance with specific orders of their commanding officer. A superior officer participating in shift briefing shall be held equally responsible with the superior officer calling the roll for the attendance of all subordinate personnel. They shall ensure the fitness for duty of all personnel and shall inspect their uniforms, weapons and equipment. They shall be responsible that all special duty assignments, orders or instructions necessary for the proper performance of the police mission are carried out.
J. 
In addition to the foregoing duties, a superior officer shall carry out all orders and directives issued to them on the authority of the Chief of Police.