ARTICLE VII. - DEPARTMENT OF POLICE

Sec. 7-1. - Police department; organization; appointment of police chief.#

There shall be a department of police, the director of which shall be the chief of police, who shall be appointed by the Mayor, and who shall be subject to removal by the Mayor.

Sec. 7-2. - Chief of police; qualifications.#

The chief of police shall have adequate knowledge of the organization and administration of a police department and shall have had several years' experience in the management and direction of police personnel, including five (5) years of experience above the rank of sergeant.

Sec. 7-3. - Police department; powers and duties.#

(1)

The police department shall be responsible for the preservation of the public peace, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, protection of the rights of persons and property, and enforcement of the laws of the state and the ordinances of the City and rules and regulations in accordance therewith. All members of the department shall have the same powers and duties as are vested in police officers by the laws of the state and the City ordinances.

(2)

The chief of police, who is in direct command of the police force, shall, subject to the approval of the Mayor, make rules and regulations in conformity with the City ordinances, concerning the conduct of all officers and employees thereof. He or she shall assign all subordinates to their respective posts, shifts, details and duties and shall be responsible for their efficiency, discipline and good conduct and for the care and custody of all property used by the department.