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<br />Justice of Peace and the Civil and Police Justice of the City, and
<br />orders of the Mayor.
<br />Sec. 214. Chief—reports.
<br />a. He shall make a report in writing to the members of the
<br />Council and City Manager daily showing the condition of the
<br />Police Force, the number of times each policeman has been ab-
<br />sent and cause of such absence, the condition of the Station house,
<br />the number of arrests and the causes of same and the number of
<br />ordinance violations reported. He shall keep a record compiled
<br />by himself and the first and second lieutenants, of work of each
<br />Policeman, showing marks or merits or demerit, and shall be
<br />prepared to explain with reference to each mark of demerit that
<br />he recorded, and what action has been taken by him with refer-
<br />ence to such mark of demerit with the policeman so demerited.
<br />b. He shall make a daily report to the members of the Council
<br />and City Manager showing the name of person, the offense with
<br />which he or she is charged, the officer by whom arrested and the
<br />magistrate before whom tried, the penalty given, both fines and
<br />jail sentences.
<br />c. On the first day of each month, or as soon thereafter as
<br />practicable, he shall furnish the City Manager with a consoli-
<br />dated written report of the activities of his department for the
<br />previous month.
<br />Forms for the above reports are to be prepared and furnished
<br />by the City Manager.
<br />Sec. 215. Furnish information to and co-operate with
<br />city manager.
<br />It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police forthwith to com-
<br />municate to the City Manager any information from the daily
<br />reports of patrolmen or others in regard to streets, lights, and
<br />other interest which will be of use to the City Manager in the ad-
<br />ministration of his office.
<br />And it shall be the duty of the police department to respond
<br />to the call of the City Manager for any service in the prosecution
<br />of his duties.
<br />Sec. 216. Chief—record.
<br />He shall keep records showing the name of every officer and
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<br />man connected with the Police Force, the district in which sta-
<br />tioned from day to day, the place of residence, the date of ap-
<br />pointment and time of removal, and the happening of any va-
<br />cancies, also reports of officers under his command.
<br />Sec. 217. His absence or sickness.
<br />The Chief of Police shall not leave the City unless he shall
<br />first receive permission to do so from the Mayor. When such
<br />permission is granted or in case of his sickness, he shall desig-
<br />nate an officer as acting Chief of Police during his absence.
<br />This rule shall not apply when it may become necessary to leave
<br />the City hurriedly on business directly connected with the Police
<br />Department.
<br />Sec. 218. Chief—other duties.
<br />In addition to his other duties, he shall attend all meetings of
<br />the Council, and act as sergeant -at -arms and doorkeeper, and,
<br />when notified by the Clerk of the Council, he shall give notice to
<br />each member of Council, of all meetings of the same. He shall
<br />also have control of the Council Chamber and keep its keys,
<br />have same lighted and heated in due season for all meetings of
<br />the Council.
<br />Sec. 219. Bail—power of chief or lieutenant to accept.
<br />The Chief or his Lieutenants shall have the power to bail any
<br />person arrested, charged with a misdemeanor to appear at the
<br />next term of the Civil and Police Justice's Court, provided, suffi-
<br />cient security is furnished.
<br />Sec. 220. Lieutenants of police—their duties.
<br />The Lieutenants of Police must obey promptly all orders of
<br />the Chief, note every case of misconduct or neglect of duty on
<br />the part of any policeman, and report the same to the Chief.
<br />Sec. 221. Lieutenants of police—shall visit beats.
<br />The Lieutenants shall, if possible, see each man on his beat
<br />without calling, but should he not be able to find him, the call
<br />shall be given in the center and on each extremity of the beat,
<br />and if unable to then find the man in search of, he shall report
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<br />to the Chief the name of the man and the cause of absence, if as-
<br />certainable.
<br />Sec. 222. Lieutenants of police—inspection at roll call.
<br />The Lieutenants at roll call, shall inspect each and every po-
<br />liceman, and be particular in noting that the dress is clean and
<br />the badge in the proper place; that they have their batons and
<br />pistols in proper order, and that they are properly and sufficiently
<br />attired and fit, and report to the Chief.
<br />Sec. 223. Policemen—duties.
<br />Each member of the police force shall devote his whole time ,
<br />and attention to the business of the police department, and al-
<br />though certain _hours are allotted to the respective members for
<br />the ordinary performance of duty, he must at all times be pre-
<br />pared to act immediately on notice that his services are required
<br />by the proper officer and at the call of any citizen.
<br />Sec. 224. Attendance and obedience of orders.
<br />Punctual attendance, prompt obedience of orders, and con-
<br />formity to these rules and regulations will be rigidly enforced.
<br />Sec. 225. Absence.
<br />No member of the police force shall leave the City or be ab-
<br />sent from duty without permission of the Chief.
<br />Sec. 226. Sleeping on his beat, or other neglect of duty.
<br />For sleeping on his beat, any neglect of duty, or any violation
<br />of these rules and regulations, the Chief of Police may suspend
<br />from duty any subordinate until the offense can be reported to
<br />the Mayor, with the cause and facts on which the suspension is
<br />ordered. Such report to be transmitted to the Council by the
<br />Mayor.
<br />Sec. 227. Dress on duty, badge, etc.
<br />Every policeman, when entering on duty, must be neat in per-
<br />son, having his badge, clothes and shoes clean, and his dress in
<br />conformity with the regulations.
<br />Sec. 228. Presents, fees, etc.
<br />No member of the police force shall receive any present, fee
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<br />or reward for his service as policeman, other than the regular
<br />salary, except by consent of the Mayor or Council. This pro-
<br />vision shall not apply to rewards offered for arrests of criminals
<br />or return of property except rewards offered by the City, and re-
<br />wards allowed for violation of the prohibition law.
<br />Sec. 229. Stolen property, etc.
<br />Property coming into possession of the policemen, supposed
<br />to be stolen or lost, shall be given to the officer in charge of the
<br />station house, accompanied by a report to the Chief, stating al;
<br />the circumstances in connection therewith.
<br />Sec. 230. Vigilance.
<br />Every member of the police force must endeavor, by his con-
<br />stant vigilance, to prevent the perpetration of crime within his
<br />beat; and if offenses against persons and property become fre-
<br />quent occurrences along his beat, they will be deemed sufficient
<br />proof of his negligence and inefficiency to warrant a suspension
<br />or dismissal.
<br />Sec. 231. Inspection of doors, windows, etc.
<br />He must inspect every part of his beat during his tour of duty,
<br />and carefully examine all doors and low windows of business
<br />houses, and see that they are properly fastened.
<br />Sec. 232. Acquaintance with streets, property and per-
<br />sons. '
<br />Every policeman must thoroughly acquaint himself with all
<br />streets, alleys, courts and buildings within his beat; and so far
<br />as practicable, seek to recognize all persons residing therein.
<br />Sec. 233. Bad characters.
<br />He must strictly watch the conduct of all persons of bad char-
<br />acter in such manner as it will not be evident to them that they
<br />are being watched, fixing in his mind such impressions as will
<br />enable him to recognize persons whom he frequently meets in
<br />the streets at night, and to the utmost of his power prevent the
<br />commission of assaults, breaches of peace, and other crimes
<br />about to be committed.
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