§ 2-87. Chief of police.

(a)

Oath. Before entering upon the duties of his office, the chief of police shall take and subscribe the oath prescribed in the Constitution of the state.

(b)

Qualifications; general duties. The chief of police shall be well informed as to the laws and ordinances for the government of the city and shall at all times be vigilant and active in causing them to be duly enforced throughout the limits of the city. He shall be specially active in the discovery of violations of ordinances defining nuisances and providing for their abatement, regulating prostitutes and disorderly houses, and protecting and regulating streets and sidewalks. He shall be active in the quelling of riots, disorders and disturbances of the peace within the limits of the city. The chief of police shall perform such other duties and possess such other powers as the city council may by ordinance require and confer.

(c)

Supervision, control, etc., of police force. The chief of police shall supervise, control and direct the police force of the city and see that the members thereof promptly and faithfully perform their duties. He shall apportion the police force into different watches, so that the entire city may be protected at all times, and shall assign each police officer his round of duties.

(d)

Full-time office. The chief of police shall devote his entire time and attention to the discharge of the duties of his office.

(e)

Arrest of violators. The chief of police shall arrest, take charge of, confine or bring before the municipal court for trial all persons found violating any law or ordinance in the city.

(f)

Right of entry. The chief of police shall enter any house, enclosure or other place when any breach of the peace, crime or violation of law or ordinance has been, is being or is about to be committed, and arrest the offending party.

(g)

Complaints. The chief of police shall make and file with the city attorney a complaint against all persons who he may know, or have reasons to believe, have committed an offense against the ordinances of the city or any offense over which the municipal court has jurisdiction.

(h)

Execution of process and orders. The chief of police shall execute all lawful process or orders issued to him by the mayor, city manager, recorder or other officer of the city having authority to issue the same, and to make returns thereof according to law.

(i)

Bail. The chief of police may take suitable and sufficient bail for the appearance before the municipal court of any person charged with an offense against the laws or ordinances of the city.

(j)

Disposition of funds. The chief of police shall pay over to the city treasurer all moneys belonging to the city which shall have come into his hands from any source whatever, taking the treasurer's receipt for the same.

(Code 1970, §§ 26-25—26-33, 26-36—26-38)

State Constitution reference— Official oath, Art. XVI, § 1.