[R.O. 1994 § 105.590; Ord. No.
91-1 § 4.67, 2-12-1991; Ord. No. 2008-41, 10-28-2008; Ord. No. 2022-40, 11-8-2022]
A.
All
appointments to or promotions within the Police Department shall be
made by the Chief of Police with and subject to the approval of the
Board of Aldermen. The Chief of Police shall report to the Mayor and
the Board of Aldermen.
B.
The
Chief of Police shall be under the direction and supervision of the
City Administrator who shall be responsible for performing periodic
performance reviews.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.591; Ord. No.
2008-41, 10-28-2008]
The Chief of Police shall serve at the pleasure of the Board
of Aldermen. The Chief of Police may be removed from office in the
manner described in Section 106.273, RSMo.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.592; Ord. No.
2008-41, 10-28-2008]
Except as is provided for in this Article, no elected official,
appointed official or City employee shall directly or indirectly interfere
with the conduct of the duties of the Chief of Police or any employees
subordinate to the Chief of Police in the conduct of their duties.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.600; Ord. No.
91-1 § 4.68, 2-12-1991; Ord. No. 2008-41, 10-28-2008]
The Chief of Police shall be the head of the department and
have supervision over all members thereof.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.610; Ord. No.
91-1 § 4.69, 2-12-1991; Ord. No. 2008-41, 10-28-2008]
The Chief of Police shall keep such records and make such reports
concerning the activities of his/her department as may be required
by Statute, the Municipal Code of the City of Lake Ozark, the Mayor
or the Board of Aldermen. The Chief shall be responsible for the performance
by the Police Department of its functions, and all persons who are
members of the Police Department shall serve subject to the order
of the Chief of Police.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.620; Ord. No.
91-1 § 4.70, 2-12-1991; Ord. No. 2008-41, 10-28-2008]
The Chief of Police may make or prescribe such rules and regulations
as he/she shall deem advisable. Such rules, when approved by the Board
of Aldermen, shall be binding on all persons who are members of the
Police Department. Such rules and regulations may cover, besides the
conduct of the members, uniforms and equipment to be worn or carried,
hours of service, vacations and all other similar matters necessary
or desirable for the better efficiency of the Police Department.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.630; Ord. No.
91-1 § 4.71, 2-12-1991; Ord. No. 2008-41, 10-28-2008]
The Chief of Police shall have the custody of all lost, stolen
or abandoned property recovered in the City.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.640; Ord. No.
91-1 § 4.72, 2-12-1991; Ord. No. 2008-41, 10-28-2008]
It shall be the duty of the members of the Police Department
to see to the enforcement of all of the ordinances of the City and
all Statutes applicable therein; and to preserve order and prevent
infractions of the law and arrest violators thereof.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.650; Ord. No.
91-1 § 4.73, 2-12-1991; Ord. No. 2008-41, 10-28-2008]
It shall be the duty of every member of the Police Department
to conduct himself/herself in a proper and law abiding manner at all
times and to avoid the use of unnecessary force. Each member of the
Department shall obey the order and directions of his/her superior
and follow the guidelines established by the Department Policy Manual
which shall be attached to and become part of the Personnel Manual
for all Police Officers of the City of Lake Ozark, Missouri. All Officers
are expected to follow the work schedule and more than one (1) shift
change in the monthly schedule shall be done by written approval of
the Chief of Police.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.660; Ord. No.
91-1 § 4.74, 2-12-1991; Ord. No. 2008-41, 10-28-2008]
Every member of the Police Department shall appear as witnesses
whenever this is necessary in a prosecution for violation of any ordinance
or of any State or Federal law. No such members shall retain any witness
fee for service as a witness in any action or suit to which the City
is a party; any fees paid for such services shall be turned over to
the Chief of Police who shall deposit the same with the City Collector.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.670; Ord. No.
91-1 § 4.75, 2-12-1991; Ord. No. 2008-41, 10-28-2008]
The Chief of Police is authorized to establish a reserve force
for extra help as needed and authorized. Compensation shall be at
a rate determined by the Board of Aldermen. All special Reserve Officers
shall be certified according to the State requirements for minimum
standards of Police Officers and shall not carry firearms unless they
are certified and qualified to do so.
