A.
The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the Town Board
in accordance with law to exercise command of the Police Department and its
members.
B.
The Chief of Police is the chief executive officer of
the Police Department subject to the rules and regulations prescribed by the
Town Board. The government and control of the Police Department and its members
is vested in the Chief of Police.
C.
Temporary absence or disability of Chief of Police. During
the temporary absence or disability of the Chief of Police, when no special
designation is made by the competent authority, the command automatically
devolves upon the senior ranking member of command. He shall have and possess
all the powers and perform all the duties of the Chief of Police, except the
power of making any changes in the rules and regulations, appointments, promotions,
changes of assignment or detail, and he shall carry out the orders previously
given, and such orders shall not, except in cases of extreme emergency, be
countermanded nor set aside; however, when such action is taken, a report
shall be made to the Chief of Police in writing stating the reason therefor
in such instances.
A.
General duties. Within the boundaries of the Town, the
Captain shall be charged with and responsible for:
(1)
The regulation and movement of vehicular and pedestrian
traffic in streets, roads, places and highways as described in the Vehicle
and Traffic Law of the State of New York and Town ordinances.
B.
Specific duties. The Captain shall:
(1)
Be responsible to and under the supervision of the Chief
of Police.
(2)
Have such hours of duty as the Chief of Police may prescribe.
(3)
Be acquainted with and enforce all laws of the State
of New York and the ordinances of the Town that the Police Department is charged
with the responsibility of enforcing.
(4)
Familiarize himself with administrative policy and be
responsible for the enforcement of all Department orders and the rules and
regulations, and he shall maintain discipline and efficiency in every branch
of the Department.
(5)
Investigate thoroughly during his tour of duty any complaints
of misconduct or laxity made against any member of the Department and submit
a written report without delay to the Chief of Police.
(6)
Make a daily written report to the Chief of Police on
the events which transpired during his tour of duty.
(7)
Require the accurate preparation, maintenance and forwarding
of reports and records by Department members.
(8)
Periodically, patrol the Town in a radio-equipped vehicle,
observing, inspecting and supervising the performance of duty by subordinates
assigned to patrol. During such patrol he shall maintain radio contact with
the radio dispatcher.
(9)
In the event of a serious emergency (extensive fire,
explosion, heavy snow, plane crash, major holdup, etc.) during his tour of
duty, immediately exercise his command function in the disposition of men
and equipment. He shall immediately cause the Chief of Police to be notified
and those Town departments whose operations would be affected by such emergency.
(10)
Be subject to any other duties assigned by the Chief
of Police.
A.
General duties. A Lieutenant will be responsible for:
(1)
The enforcement of all laws and ordinances, Department
rules and regulations, orders, procedures, discipline, punctuality and attendance,
appearance, good order and efficiency of members within his assigned jurisdiction.
(2)
The enforcement of all laws, ordinances and regulations,
and is especially charged with enforcement of laws relating to vice, gambling,
public morals and intoxicating liquors.
B.
Specific duties. A Lieutenant shall:
(1)
Perform specific duties and functions as assigned by
the Chief of Police.
(2)
Obey all lawful orders.
(3)
Perform assigned tasks.
(4)
Provide leadership and guidance in developing loyalty
and dedication to the police profession.
(5)
Train, direct, supervise and evaluate members in their
assigned duties and recommend remedial or disciplinary action for inefficient,
incompetent or unsuitable members.
(6)
Communicate orders, information and instructions.
(7)
Inform his relief of all necessary police matters.
(8)
Inspect personnel, vehicles and equipment daily.
(9)
Report to his superior officer absentees and any deficiencies
in men and equipment.
(10)
Ensure that Department resources are used effectively.
(11)
Ensure that Department-recovered property is handled
according to Department orders.
(12)
Account for all moneys and valuables received, processed
and disbursed in conformance with Department orders.
(13)
Inquire into the circumstances of all arrests to assure
that all persons are handled in conformance with Department policy and orders
and that all necessary forms are completed properly.
(14)
Report promptly matters of police importance to his superior
officer.
(15)
Ensure that appropriate Town departments are informed
of emergencies which require their attention.
(16)
Direct activities of subordinate members for the purpose
of achieving the objectives of the Police Department.
(17)
Perform those duties of the members of the force that
are applicable to him.
(18)
When in uniform, maintain a professional bearing and
render professional courtesy to superior officers.
(19)
Assemble and remove all necessary and special details
in a professional manner.
A.
The Detective Bureau is the criminal investigation division
of the Town of Evans Police Department and will be responsible for those duties
set forth in the Criminal Investigations Sections, Sections 50 and 51 of the
New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Standards Manual (N.Y.S.L.E.A.P.S.).[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Standards Manual is on file with the Police
Department.
B.
Duties of members of the Detective Bureau are not limited
to only these sections.
C.
The Detective Bureau shall maintain proper relations
with outside law enforcement agencies by assisting in the apprehension of
offenders and by providing said agencies with criminal records and other information
useful to them.
D.
The Detective Bureau will work in close harmony with
the Patrol Division Lieutenants on matters of joint concern.
E.
The Detective Bureau shall be composed of such number
of officers and of such rank as may be assigned to it by the Chief of Police.
F.
The Commander of the Detective Bureau will report directly
to the Chief of Police. In the absence of the Chief of Police, the Commander
of the Detective Bureau will report to the Acting Chief of Police.
G.
Members of the Detective Bureau will report directly
to the Commander of the Detective Bureau.
H.
Members of the Detective Bureau will work such eight-hour
shifts as assigned by the Chief of Police. From the end of the last Detective
Bureau shift on any respective day, a detective shall be available on an on-call
basis for major crime cases or as the supervisory officer in command during
that time determines. The on-call detective shall carry a telephone paging
device and be available for call-in duty.
J.
Criminal information concerning an individual or group
shall be collected and maintained only if it is reasonable to suspect that
the individual or group is involved in criminal activity and the information
is relevant to the criminal activity.
K.
Information shall not be gathered or retained unless
it is directly supportive of an investigative objective.
L.
All members of the Detective Bureau will ensure that
the Patrol Division will be alerted to and informed of any actions in areas
where a crime or crimes are suspected to occur. The Patrol Division shall
be informed of known or suspected criminals that may operate within its jurisdiction
unless such disclosures will hamper an investigation.
A.
Patrol officers shall be under the direction and command
of and shall be responsible to the supervisory officer of their respective
shift.
B.
Patrol officers shall be responsible for the diligent
and conscientious performance of the duties imposed upon them by law, by the
rules, regulations and procedures of the Department and by the lawful orders
of their superior officers.
C.
Patrolmen are responsible for all of the duties set forth
in the Patrol Operations Sections, Sections 39, 40, 41, 42 and 43 of the New
York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Standards Manual (N.Y.S.L.E.A.P.S.).[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Standards Manual is on file with the Police
Department.
D.
Duties of members of the Patrol Division are not limited
to only this section.
A.
The purpose of the police dispatcher is to perform the
duties as set forth in the Communications Section, Section 55 of the New York
State Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Standards Manual (N.Y.S.L.E.A.P.S.).[1] in a manner that allows the Police Department's communications
system to meet all of the professional needs of normal and emergency operations.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Standards Manual is on file with the Police
Department.
B.
It is the police dispatcher's duty and responsibility
to ensure that information is passed from the public to the Department and
its proper division and, where appropriate, to other agencies in a timely
and accurate manner.
C.
The post of the police dispatcher is within the confines
of the area designated for the use of the Department operational and complaint
reception function.
D.
Upon beginning his tour of duty and at the conclusion
of it, a police dispatcher shall immediately sign his name in the Department
record provided for such purpose and give the correct time of each signing.
He shall make prompt, accurate and necessary entries of official business
in Department records in a manner prescribed for making and keeping such records.
E.
A police dispatcher shall not leave the desk during his
tour of duty except for personal necessity, meal period, official duty within
the departmental building or upon urgent police business. When required to
leave his/her post for any reason, he shall do so only in the manner prescribed
by the Chief of Police.
F.
A police dispatcher shall be responsible for all telephone,
computer and radio messages received or sent during his tour of duty and the
necessary action thereon and the transmission of all orders and instructions
from competent authority affecting any member of the force or Department.
G.
A police dispatcher shall not permit anyone in the radio
room except a superior officer or other member of the Department in the line
of duty or as otherwise directed by the Chief of Police.
H.
A police dispatcher shall notify his superior officer
whenever a member of the Department or force reports off duty.
I.
A police dispatcher shall have charge of all computer,
telephone, radio and electrical equipment used in the administration of the
police dispatcher's functions.
J.
During his tour of duty, a police dispatcher is responsible
for the courteous receipt of all complaints and their proper entry in prescribed
Department records and instituting proper police action with respect thereto
(shall mean informing proper personnel of said complaint).
K.
Police dispatchers shall bring to the attention of their
immediate supervisor all matters of importance, such as unusual occurrences,
any exceptional act or deed of particular merit performed by members of the
force or Department and important messages or conditions requiring his attention.
L.
A police dispatcher shall record on the authorized books
and forms all police business affecting the department occurring or reported
during his tour and shall take proper action with respect thereto (shall mean
the proper filing, etc., of said forms and, where necessary, informing the
proper personnel).
M.
The police dispatcher will always give his or her name
when answering the telephone.
N.
The police dispatcher shall be responsible for the operation
of the fire radio.
O.
The police dispatcher will use the radio for police business
only and shall refrain from any unnecessary transmission.
P.
The police dispatchers shall be responsible for typing
all central police services forms and the proper filing of all forms and cards.
Q.
The police dispatcher shall notify the supervisory officer
or any unsigned reports at the start of his tour of duty.
R.
The police dispatcher, upon receiving a request for a
tow truck, shall follow the list for tow truck operators as prescribed by
the Chief of Police unless the request is made for a particular tow truck
operator.
S.
The police dispatcher shall be subject to any other duties
as assigned by the Chief of Police.
T.
No police dispatcher or other member of the Department
shall use the Department telephone for any lengthy personal calls. This shall
be constructed to mean for any calls other than information calls.
A.
General duties. A member of the force will be responsible
at all times for the prevention of crime, enforcement of all laws and ordinances,
preservation of the public peace, protection of life and property, arrest
and prosecution of law violators and professional adherence to Department
rules and regulations.
B.
Specific duties. A member of the force will:
(1)
Know and conform to Department rules and regulations,
orders and procedures.
(2)
Perform assigned duties in a professional manner.
(3)
Obey all lawful orders.
(4)
Be in attendance for those hours specifically assigned
and will be considered on duty at all times for the purpose of rendering emergency
police service.
(5)
When in uniform, maintain a professional bearing and
render professional courtesy to superior officers.
(6)
Treat superior officers, subordinates and associates
with respect. He shall be courteous and civil at all times with his relationship
with others. When on duty, and particularly in the presence of other members,
employees or the public, officers will be referred to by rank.
(7)
Identify self by name, rank and shield number when so
requested.
(8)
Report immediately any incapacity or inability to perform
Department duties in the manner prescribed by the rules and regulations.
(9)
Report any change in marital status, address or other
matter affecting the administration of the Department.
(10)
Possess a valid State of New York operator's or
chauffeur's license and, if lost or revoked, immediately report the same
to the Chief of Police.
(11)
Remain on his duty assignment and leave only for a police
or personal necessity. If required to leave, he will record the time of departure
and the reason on his daily report and report this information to his supervisory
officer.
(12)
Help secure medical attention for all sick and injured
persons.
(13)
Submit all requests in accordance with Department procedure.
(14)
Give a minimum of two weeks' notice of intention
to resign from the Department.
(15)
Report immediately the loss or theft or damage of any
Departmental equipment.
(16)
Notify fire control when a fire is discovered; assist
and cooperate with the Fire Department.
(17)
Attend court promptly when required or ordered.
(18)
Report the reason for court absence or tardiness to the
Chief of Police through the supervisory officer.
(19)
Appear in court in proper business attire.
(20)
Refrain from discussing any plea bargaining with defense
attorneys. Said plea bargaining shall be done only through the representative
of the District Attorney's Office.
(21)
Report to the Chief of Police any information of a police
nature, including offenses involving himself or others, and offenses with
which he has been charged, except parking violations.
(22)
Give evidence before the Grand Jury, court or other governmental
administrative bodies when requested.
(23)
Investigate any person suspected of operating a motor
vehicle while in any intoxicated condition and/or under the influence of drugs
and direct the administration of a chemical test to said person in accordance
with the procedure prescribed by the Police Department.
(24)
Immediately notify the desk clerk of an unusual occurrence,
serious crime, unsafe public condition or other event which requires police
action in his zone.
(25)
Obey all of the laws and ordinances which he is obligated
to enforce.
