Henry County |
Code of Ordinances |
Part III. COUNTY ORDINANCES |
Chapter 3-4. PUBLIC SAFETY |
SubChapter 3. Law Enforcement |
§ 3-4-201. Duties of chief administrator and police department, generally.
The chief administrator of the police department, or personnel under the chief administrator's direction shall:
(1)
Maintain the peace, good order and tranquility of the county by arrest and prosecution for the violation of any county ordinance, state or federal law;
(2)
Enforce all regulations of the department and directives of the board of commissioners or the county administrator;
(3)
Protect the rights of persons and property;
(4)
Guard the public health;
(5)
Issue a report each month in writing to the county administrator for presentation to the board of commissioners on the number and type of citations issued, number of calls for assistance, number of accidents, injuries or deaths and the total monthly mileage and gasoline consumption clocked by the police vehicles;
(6)
Maintain records of the name, assignments, residence, telephone number, date of appointment, and general conduct of each police officer; and
(7)
Perform such other duties as may be required of him or by the board of commissioners or county administrator.
(Ord. No. 82-10, § 2, 7-20-82; Ord. No. 85-06, 4-16-85)