A. 
Word usage. Words used in the present tense include the future; the singular number includes the plural, and the plural the singular; the masculine gender includes the feminine gender, and the feminine the masculine; the word "person" includes a corporation, partnership or any other entity; the word "shall" is mandatory.
B. 
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for the purpose of these rules and regulations, have the meaning herein indicated.
DEPARTMENT
The Police Department of the Town of Southold, as established by the Town Board by Local Law No. 2-1964, enacted on September 29, 1964.[1]
LAWS and ORDINANCES
Those laws, both state and local, and ordinances, the enforcement of which is the responsibility of the Police Department.
MEMBER
Any employee of the Department, including civilian employees of the Department.
OFF DUTY
All hours, other than when on duty.
OFFICER
A member of the Police Department possessing police powers.
ON DUTY
Hours specifically assigned to a member or any time involved serving during a police emergency even though a member was not specifically assigned.
PROFESSIONAL
Conduct in accordance with the tenets of the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, which is incorporated herein and made a part of these rules.
REGULATION EQUIPMENT
Equipment which meets specifications established by a department order.
SUPERIOR OFFICER
A person holding a higher supervisory or command position.
SUPERVISORY OFFICER
Any member, other than the Chief of Police, who is authorized to direct the activity of others.
TOWN BOARD
The Town Board of the Town of Southold.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 51, Police Department.