The Police of the City may be appointed in such numbers, for
such times and in such manner as may be prescribed by ordinance. They
shall have power to serve and execute all warrants, subpoenas, writs
or other process and to make arrests in the same manner as the Marshal.
They may exercise such powers in areas leased or owned by the municipality
outside of the boundaries of such municipality. The Marshal and Policemen
shall be conservators of the peace and shall be active and vigilant
in the preservation of good order within the City.
[Ord. No. 944 §1, 5-11-2009]
A.
All
members of the Police Department shall cooperate with State and Federal
agencies charged with enforcing immigration laws. The Chief of Police
shall provide all members of the Police Department with written notice
of their duty to cooperate with State and Federal agencies and officials
on matters pertaining to State and Federal laws governing immigration.
B.
Any
member of the Police Department who has contact with a representative
of any State or Federal agency engaged in the enforcement of immigration
laws concerning possible violations of such laws shall immediately
notify the Chief of Police.
C.
This
notification shall be documented in writing by the reporting officer
and the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police shall issue such further
orders as are necessary to effectuate this policy.
