A Lieutenant or Acting Lieutenant of the Department shall be responsible for 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. He shall perform such specific duties and functions as assigned by Chief of Police and provide leadership and guidance in developing loyalty and dedication to the Police Department of the Town of Southold.
A. 
A Lieutenant shall:
(1) 
Perform such specific duties and functions as assigned by the Chief of Police.
(2) 
Obey all lawful orders.
(3) 
Provide leadership and guidance in developing loyalty and dedication to the police profession.
(4) 
Train, direct, supervise and evaluate members in their assigned duties. Recommend remedial or disciplinary action for inefficient, incompetent or unsuitable conduct and/or behavior of members.
(5) 
Support a member of his command who is properly performing.
(6) 
Correct subordinates in a dignified manner.
(7) 
Ensure the security and care of prisoners, sick, injured or unconscious persons and obtain medical care when needed.
(8) 
Assure the accurate preparation, maintenance and forwarding of reports and records.
(9) 
Inventory, inspect and maintain department buildings, property and equipment.
(10) 
Cooperate with other units of the Department, other Town agencies and other police agencies.
(11) 
Deal fairly and equitably with subordinates.
(12) 
When in uniform, maintain a professional bearing and render professional courtesy to superior officers.
B. 
The Lieutenant may relieve subordinate member from active duty for a period not to exceed one working day, if such member violates any of the following rules and/or regulations: Intoxication on duty, unauthorized use of firearms, sleeping on duty, disobedience of a lawful order, insubordination or disrespect toward a superior officer, violation of any duly constituted law, disorderly conduct, immoral conduct, willful maltreatment of any person. The Chief of Police shall review such action of the Lieutenant and may, in the exercise of his discretion and judgment, ratify or overrule such action of the Lieutenant.
C. 
During the absence or incapacity of the Chief of Police, the Lieutenant shall have and assume all of the powers, duties and responsibilities of the Chief of Police.