[Code 1962 §2-70; CC 1979 §24-16]
Regular City Policemen shall be conservators of the peace within
the City and patrol on such beats and at such times as may be designated
by the Chief of Police, and shall be constantly on the alert, vigilant
and active in the prevention of depredations, disturbances of the
peace and violations of the laws of the State, the provisions of this
Code and other ordinances of the City. In making arrests, in maintaining
and preserving order and the peace of the City, and in serving and
returning process and notices, they shall have and exercise the same
powers as the Chief of Police.