§ 32-1. Police department generally.

(a)

There is hereby established a police department, which shall consist of the chief of police, to be appointed by the city manager, and such other officers and employees organized into such bureaus, divisions and other units as may be provided by ordinance or by orders or directives consistent therewith.

(b)

The chief of police shall be the head of the police department and shall, under the supervision of the city manager, have general management and control of the several bureaus, divisions and other units of the department.

(c)

The chief of police is hereby authorized to appoint auxiliary police officers as he deems necessary, not to exceed sixty (60) in number. The chief of police, with approval of the city manager, shall establish rules, regulations, standards and qualifications concerning the operation of the auxiliary police officers, their uniforms, arms, other equipment and training.

(Ord. No. 2897-82)

Charter reference— Authority of council to create departments, § 4.02(B).

(Ord. No. 2897-82)

Charter reference

Authority of council to create departments, § 4.02(B).