Fountain Valley Municipal Code Ch. 2.22 Police Department

A police department for the city of Fountain Valley is established.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

The police department shall consist of a chief of police and such subordinate officers and personnel as are necessary to enforce the laws and keep the peace within the city.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

The chief of police shall report to the city manager, in writing without delay, any dereliction of duty or misbehavior of any police officer and shall attend upon any and all investigations that may be held by the city manager relating to the conduct of any police officer.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

The chief of police shall have the authority to issue and promulgate written orders, policies, rules and regulations governing the operation of the department and the conduct of its personnel.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

All police officers shall, at all times, be subject to the orders of the chief of police and shall be subject to call by the chief of police at any time during the day or night.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

All advancements to the next higher classification and salary increase shall be made according to the ordinances, resolutions and memorandum of understanding of the city.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

The chief of police shall be appointed by the city manager with approval by the city council.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

It shall be the duty of each and every member of the police department to enforce impartially all the laws and statutes of the United States and of the state of California, all ordinances of the county of Orange and the city of Fountain Valley within the limits of this city, and to perform such other and further duties as statute and ordinance now existing or hereafter enacted that may be imposed upon them in their capacity as peace officers.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

Sworn members of the police department are authorized to make arrests and detain prisoners in all cases where a peace officer is so authorized under the laws of the state of California.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

It is unlawful for any person to willfully make to the police department, or any police officer in the police department, any false, misleading or unfounded report for the purpose of interfering with the operation of the police department or police officer, or for the purpose of inducing or causing to be issued a complaint or indictment against any person, firm or corporation.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

The chief of police and officers shall have the same powers that are now or may hereafter be conferred by the laws of the state of California, and shall be entitled to the same protection as set forth by state laws.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

It shall be the duty of the chief of police and all officers to help or assist in the prosecution and investigation of all violations of any ordinance or laws that come to the attention of the police department.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

Pursuant to Penal Code Sections 13510(c) and 13522 the city of Fountain Valley, while receiving aid from the state of California pursuant to said law, will adhere to the standards for recruitment and training established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and will adhere to the training and recruitment standards established for public safety dispatchers.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

Pursuant to Government Code Section 7070 et seq., the city has adopted a military equipment use policy. The city council has reviewed the military use policy prepared by the Fountain Valley police department and approves of the same. This policy shall be reviewed at least annually by the city council in accordance with the law.

(Ord. 1585 § 1, 2022)