Chapter 2.16 — POLICE DEPARTMENT

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 332, § 1, adopted October 14, 2009, repealed former Ch. 2.16, which pertained to the police department and enacted provisions designated as a new Ch. 2.16 pertaining to similar subject matter. See also the Code Comparative Table and Disposition List.

The City of Orange Cove hereby recreates a police department for the City which shall consist of a Chief of Police and as many employees as the City Manager may designate.

(Ord. No. 332, § 1, 10-14-2009)

The City of Orange Cove declares that it desires to qualify to receive aid from the State of California under the provisions of Section 13522, Chapter 1 of Title 4, Part 4 of the California Penal Code.

(Ord. No. 330, § 1, 8-26-2009; Ord. No. 332, § 1, 10-14-2009)

Pursuant to Sections 13510.1 and 13512 of Chapter 1 of Title 4, Part 4 of the California Penal Code, the Orange Cove Police Department will adhere to the standards for recruitment and training established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

(Ord. No. 332, § 1, 10-14-2009)

The Commission and its representatives may make such inquiries as deemed necessary to ascertain that the peace officer personnel of the Orange Cove Police Department adhere to the standards for recruitment and training established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

(Ord. No. 332, § 1, 10-14-2009)

The City Manager shall be the immediate supervisor of the Chief of Police and all policies, directives and orders from the city government to the Chief of Police shall be made by or transmitted through the City Manager as the administrative head of city government. The Chief of Police shall report directly to the City Manager and not to the City Council, to individual members thereof, or to other committees or commissions.

(Ord. No. 332, § 1, 10-14-2009)

The Chief of Police shall direct the administration and operations of the Police Department and, in addition to policies transmitted to him by the City Manager, shall establish such other policies, directives, rules and regulations for the administration and operation of the department as he sees fit.

(Ord. No. 332, § 1, 10-14-2009)

The Chief of Police shall lead by professional example and by participating as a member of the city management team. He shall organize the Police Department to accomplish its mission and shall coordinate and control the operations of major divisions within the department as well as its relations with other law enforcement agencies. Other responsibilities shall include such activities as:

a.

Review and evaluation of department procedures and policy;

b.

Conduct staff meetings and inspections to evaluate and improve departmental performance and efficiency;

c.

Direction of the department toward meeting goals and objectives;

d.

Planning for departmental needs and programs;

e.

Providing advice and counsel to the City Manager on matters pertaining to law enforcement;

f.

Providing information and maintaining external relations with the public.

(Ord. No. 332, § 1, 10-14-2009)