Dorris Municipal Code Ch. 2.32 Police Department

Sections: 2.32.010 2.32.020 2.32.030 2.32.010 Appointment of deputies. Powers and duties of the chief of police. Restrictions on police chief and deputies. Appointment of deputies. Such deputies as occasion shall demand shall be recommended by the chief of police to the council. The appointment of such depu- ties is subject to the approval of the council meeting in regular session. (Prior code § 1400)

chief of police. A. The chief of police, for the suppression of any riot, public tumult, disturbances of the peace, or resistance against the laws or public authorities in the lawful exercise of their functions, shall have the powers that are now, or may hereafter be, conferred upon sheriffs by the laws of the state, and shall be entitled to the same protection. B. Authority to Direct Deputies and Citi- zens. The lawful orders of the chief of police shall be promptly executed by any deputies, police officers and citizens, when required for the arrest of offenders and the maintenance of public order. C. Duty to Prosecute Violators. It shall be the duty of the chief of police to prosecute before any court of competent jurisdiction all violations of this code or of any ordinance. He or she shall serve and return all process 20 issued and directed to him or her by any legal authority. D. Supervision of Jail and Prisoners. The chief of police shall supervise the city jail and all prisoners. E. Duty to Patrol Streets. The chief of police, or his or her deputy, shall patrol the streets of Dorris and shall be on call twenty- four (24) hours a day. (Prior code §§ 1401- 1403, 1408, 1409)

and deputies. The chief of police, or his or her deputies, shall not enter any saloon except in the dis- charge of duty. They shall not drink any in- toxicating liquor or engage in any game of cards or billiards while on duty. (Prior code § 1410)