Section 7.2. Department of Police
(a) There is hereby created a Department of Police, the director of which shall be the Chief of Police who shall be appointed by the Council for a term to be at the pleasure of the Council.
(b) The Chief of Police shall be in direct command of the Department of Police and shall assign all members of the Department to their respective posts, shifts, details and duties. The Chief shall make rules and regulations affecting the Department of Police, in conformity with the ordinances and resolutions of the Town, concerning the operation of the Department and conduct of all employees. The Chief shall be responsible for the efficiency, discipline and good conduct of the Department and for the care and custody of all property used by the Department.
(c) The Department of Police shall be responsible for the preservation of public peace, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, protection of the rights of persons and property, the enforcement of the laws of the State and of the ordinances of the Town as provided by this Charter and all rules and regulations made in accordance therewith, and such other functions as the Mayor and Council may prescribe for public safety. All members of the Department shall have all powers with respect to the service of criminal process and the enforcement of criminal laws as are vested in police officers. (Amended by Charter election held on 11-07-23)