[R.O. 2009 §16-16; Ord. No. 345 §2, 8-9-1977]
There is hereby provided in the City a Police Department which shall consist of the Chief of Police and such Police Officers who are serving in such capacity, having been sworn by the Mayor or duly appointed member of the Board of Aldermen serving as Acting President of the Board, and any other Police Officers who may be appointed by the Board and duly sworn by the Mayor or Acting President.
[R.O. 2009 §16-17; Ord. No. 345 §4, 8-9-1977]
The Board of Aldermen shall be responsible for the establishment of official rules and regulations of the Police Department. Such rules and regulations adopted by resolution of the Board are on file in the City Clerk's office.
[R.O. 2009 §16-18; Ord. No. 345 §13, 8-9-1977; Ord. No. 731 §1, 4-24-1990]
The ranks of the members of the Police Department, in descending order, shall be as follows:
Chief of Police;
Lieutenant;
Sergeant;
Detective; and
Police Officer.
[R.O. 2009 §16-19; Ord. No. 345 §14, 8-9-1977]
The members of the Police Department shall be compensated in the manner and amounts established by the Board of Aldermen.