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--- (2) --- Cross reference— Boards, committees, commissions, § 2-26 et seq.
Sec. 14-26. - Membership; terms; qualifications.#
The police commission shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the town council for a term of three (3) years. The members shall be residents of the town.
Sec. 14-27. - Meetings.#
The police commission will meet at least once a month with the chief of police and at least once a month to conduct police commission business pertinent to accomplishment of its assigned duties as set forth in these regulations pertaining to the police commission.
(Ch. 50, Art. I, § 7, 7-2-79)
Sec. 14-28. - Scope of authority.#
(a)
The police commission will be the supervisory arm of the police department, acting as appointed representatives of the town council and subordinate to the town council in all police matters.
(b)
The police commission will accept recommendations from the chief of police in matters of budget and financial affairs, choice of officers in the police department and short-and long-range goals of the department. In turn, the police commission will refer its recommendations on these matters to the town council for its information and action, if deemed necessary by the town council.
(Ch. 50, Art. I, § 2, 7-2-79)
Sec. 14-29. - General goal.#
The police commission will strive for the implementation of a full-time police force, within the confines of budgetary considerations and immediate and long-range needs of the town.
(Ch. 50, Art. I, § 3, 7-2-79)
Sec. 14-30. - Long-range program.#
The police commission will develop a long-range program for the improvement of police service. It will review the annual work program (in terms of manpower, equipment and supplies needed for its accomplishment) with the chief of police and submit recommendations to the town council.
(Ch. 50, Art. I, § 4, 7-2-79)
Sec. 14-31. - Training program.#
The police commission will be responsible for the operation of a continuing training program, which will include the initial training of officers and regular in-service training and a reserve training division, all with the cooperation of the chief of police.
(Ch. 50, Art. I, § 5, 7-2-79)
Sec. 14-32. - Public relations activities.#
The police commission will be an advocate for public safety and for excellence in police effectiveness in the town. The police commission will maintain favorable relations between the public and the police department through effective use of local media and any other public relations tools it deems necessary for the accomplishment of a favorable atmosphere for the police department.
(Ch. 50, Art. I, § 6, 7-2-79)
Sec. 14-33. - Liaison with council.#
The police commission will maintain at all times an open avenue of communications with the town council's designated liaison member. This liaison member shall be an ex officio member of the police commission.
(Ch. 50, Art. I, § 8, 7-2-79)
Sec. 14-34. - Hearings upon complaints.#
The police commission will listen to complaints concerning the police department from the town council, from the general public and from personnel within the police department.
(Ch. 50, Art. I, § 9, 7-2-79)
Sec. 14-35. - Monthly report.#
The police commission will submit monthly to the town council a summary report of the previous month's activities of the police department. The report will include any minor variances from routine police department procedures, any personnel changes and any minor department problems involving policies, procedures or personnel.
(Ch. 50, Art. I, § 10, 7-2-79)
Sec. 14-36. - Report of certain matters.#
The police commission will report within seven (7) days to the town council any incident that could involve the town in legal matters, any changes in departmental personnel holding the rank of sergeant or higher, and any circumstances involving other than routine discussion with and action from the town council.
(Ch. 50, Art. I, § 11, 7-2-79)
Sec. 14-37. - Annual report to council.#
The police commission will submit to the town council an annual report of the police commission's activities, accomplishments and problems. The police commission will assess its effectiveness and include in the report a justification for renewal of the authorities and responsibilities delegated to it by the town council. This report will be presented to the town council no earlier than the regular meeting of the town council in November and no later than the regular meeting of the town council in December of each year.
(Ch. 50, Art. I, § 12, 7-2-79)