§ 28-19. Composition; purpose.

(a)

The police department shall be composed of the chief of police and any police officers or other employees as may be necessary. Its purpose is to enforce city ordinances, and county, state and federal law within its jurisdiction so as to maintain the peace, good order and tranquility of the city.

(b)

Enforcement powers shall include the arrest and prosecution for any violation of such laws. The police department may be assisted by others as may be authorized by the mayor and city council, or as provided in any duly executed intergovernmental contract or mutual aid agreement.

(Ord. No. 06-11-60, § 1(ch. 15, art. 5, § 1), 11-21-2006; Ord. No. 08-03-05, § 1(ch. 15, art. 5, § 1), 3-17-2008; Ord. No. 08-06-08, § 1(ch. 15, art. 5, § 1), 6-2-2008; Ord. No. 08-08-19, § 1(ch. 15, art. 6, § 1), 8-18-2008)