Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 2 — Administration and Personnel
Huntington Beach Municipal Code Ch. 2.24 Police Chief
Huntington Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Huntington Beach
Cite as: Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 2.24.010. Powers—Duties.¶
The Police Chief shall have charge of the Police Department of the City, and it shall be his or her duty to preserve the peace.
(15-5/1909, 403-9/37, 3807-8/08)
§ 2.24.020. Powers, Immunities of Sheriff.¶
The Police Chief shall have the same powers that are now or may hereafter be conferred on Sheriff's bylaws of the state, and shall be entitled to the same protection.
(15-5/1909)
§ 2.24.030. Reports.¶
The Police Chief shall make monthly and annual reports to the Council on the work of the Police Department.
(1248-10/66)
§ 2.24.040. Responsible for Jail and Prisoners.¶
The Police Chief shall have charge of the City Jail and prisoners.
(15-5/1909)
§ 2.24.050. Other Required Acts.¶
The Police Chief shall perform such other acts as the laws of the state and ordinances of the Council may require.
(15-5/1909)
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