Chapter 22
Law Enforcement*
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* Cross References: Administration, ch. 2.
State Law References: Municipal law enforcement in general, G.S. 160A-281 et seq.
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- Sec. 22-26. Created.
- Sec. 22-27. Composition.
- Sec. 22-28. Police officers' duties generally.
- Sec. 22-29. Control and supervision.
ARTICLE I.
IN GENERAL
Secs. 22-1--22-25. Reserved.
ARTICLE II.
POLICE DEPARTMENT*
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* Cross References: Personnel, ch. 28.
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Sec. 22-26. Created.
The town police department is hereby created subject to the terms, authority and conditions set out in this article.
(Code 1981, § 3-1001)
Sec. 22-27. Composition.
The police department of the town shall consist of a chief of police and officers, patrol officers and police officers of designated grade as the council deems necessary.
(Code 1981, § 3-1002)
Sec. 22-28. Police officers' duties generally.
(a) The chief of police and the members of the police department shall have the duty of enforcing all the ordinances of the town and the laws of this state within the town, and other duties as may be prescribed by ordinance.
(b) It shall be the duty of each member of the police force, upon information furnished him, or upon his knowledge of any violation of the ordinances of the town or of the laws of this state, to secure proper warrants for the arrest and trial of any and all offenders against any ordinances or laws.
(Code 1981, § 3-1003)
State Law References: Powers and duties of police officers, G.S. 160A-285.
Sec. 22-29. Control and supervision.
The chief of police, subject to the general supervision of the manager, is held responsible for the discipline, good order and proper conduct of the police department.
(Code 1981, § 3-1005)