A.
General duties. A member of the Department shall 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 Department shall:
(1)
Know and conform to department rules and regulations.
(2)
Perform assigned duties in a professional manner.
(3)
Obey all orders by the superior officers and the Chief
of Police.
(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)
Report immediately any incapacity or inability to perform
Department duties to his supervising officer.
(7)
Immediately report any change of marital status, address,
telephone number or other matter affecting the administration of the Police
Department to the Chief of Police.
(8)
Receive, record and service immediately all complaints
and requests for service.
(9)
Possess a valid State of New York Operator or Chauffeur's
License. If lost or revoked, immediately report the same to the Chief of Police.
(10)
Remain on his duty post and leave only with the approval
of the supervising officer.
(11)
Provide security and care for prisoners and others delivered
to his custody.
(12)
Search all prisoners.
(13)
Have matron or female police officer conduct a search
of all female prisoners.
(14)
Help secure medical attention for all sick and injured
persons.
(17)
Give a minimum of two weeks' notice of intention to resign
from the Department and 30 days' notice of his intended retirement.
(18)
If loss or theft of any concealable weapon occurs, report
it immediately to the Chief of Police.
(19)
Wear the prescribed uniform in the prescribed manner
when assigned to uniform duty.
(20)
Report immediately the loss or damage of any departmental
equipment in writing to the Chief of Police.
(21)
Register with the Department all personal firearms capable
of being concealed on the person.
(22)
Notify the appropriate fire department when a fire is
discovered. Assist and cooperate with the fire department.
(23)
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 minor traffic offenses.
(24)
Obey the laws and ordinances which he is obligated to
enforce.
(25)
Be deemed on duty 24 hours per day and subject to recall
in the event of an emergency.
(26)
Court appearances.
(a)
Members of the Department will appear in court promptly
at the time directed in their subpoena or notice of trial.
(b)
Members who are on duty will advise their supervising
Sergeant or supervising officer at the beginning of their tour of duty that
they have to make a court appearance. The supervising Sergeant or officer
shall so advise the department court liaison officer, or in his absence, the
court Clerk, of the fact that the subpoenaed officer is on duty and request
that he be kept on patrol, if possible, and subject to call when needed. Compliance
with this request is at the option of the court.
(c)
One of the major functions of the court liaison officer
is to coordinate the appearance of police officers so that minimum duty time
is spent waiting in court. He shall coordinate as necessary with both the
court and the supervisor of the duty squad. The supervisor shall take steps
to assure the appearance of the needed officer as quickly as possible after
being notified the officer's presence is needed in court.
(d)
Officers will leave the court immediately upon completion
of their testimony and after determining that their further presence is no
longer necessary. Officers not on duty will fill out a form PDTS-105 (report
of overtime) and have it signed by either the Judge or the court Clerk. The
court liaison officer will, in addition to his other duties, see that officers
do not remain in the court any longer than is necessary.
(e)
Officers will wear either the appropriate uniform of
the day or, if off duty, appropriate civilian clothes. Appropriate civilian
clothing must be clean and neat and (for male officers) shall mean a shirt
with tie and a suit or slacks and sport coat. Clothing should not be excessively
loud in design or color. Leisure attire or workclothes are not considered
appropriate attire for court. The court liaison officer shall report noncompliance
with this regulation to the Chief of Police in writing.
