Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 2 — Government Organization
Santa Barbara Municipal Code Ch. 2.33 Police Department
Santa Barbara Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Barbara
Cite as: Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2.33 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 2.33.010. Created.¶
A Police Department is hereby created which shall be under the direction of the Police Chief, who shall be appointed by the City Administrator upon approval of the City Council.
(Ord. 3767, 1975)
§ 2.33.020. Organization of Department.¶
The Police Chief, subject to the approval of the City Administrator, shall organize and maintain such divisions in the Department as necessary to economically and efficiently carry out the functions of the Department.
(Ord. 3767, 1975)
§ 2.33.030. Duties of Chief.¶
The Police Chief shall be responsible for the supervision and control of all personnel, materials and equipment assigned to the Police Department and for the performance of the functions of the Department subject to the supervision of the City Administrator.
(Ord. 3767, 1975)
§ 2.33.040. Function of Department.¶
The function of the Department is the administration of those police matters pertaining to public peace, safety and protection for the City.
(Ord. 3767, 1975)
§ 2.33.050. Absence or Disability of Chief.¶
In the case of the temporary absence or disability of the Police Chief, a member of the Police Department, designated by the City Administrator, shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Police Chief.
(Ord. 3767, 1975)
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