The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the Town Council upon the
recommendation of the Town Administrator. He shall have a bachelor's
degree in police science or its equivalent, and shall have at least eight
(8) years of varied law enforcement experience, with five (5) years above
the rank of patrolman. He shall have expertise in the organization, administration
and management of police personnel, and shall possess such other qualifications
as the Council may prescribe by ordinance.
In addition to the members of the permanent police force of the town,
the Chief of Police, with the approval of the Town Administrator, may from
time to time appoint reserve police officers for occasional service and for
limited terms.
The Town Administrator, upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police,
may appoint a Police Surgeon. He shall perform such duties, not inconsistent
with state law, as may be requested of him by the Chief of Police.