2.59.030 Duties of the Palmer police department.
A. The functions of the police department shall include:
1. Enforcement of law and order;
2. Police training and conduct of police work;
3. Attendance at every fire to preserve order and to prevent theft and destruction;
4. Patrol and inspect streets and alleys and cause to be removed all nuisances, obstructions or impediments therein, causing offenders to be cited to abate such nuisances;
5. Investigate the cause and circumstances of any accident occurring for which the city may be liable and notify the city manager promptly of all such accidents; and
6. Respond to routine and emergency calls and dispatch necessary response.
B. The chief of police shall:
1. Direct and supervise the duties listed under subsection (A) of this section;
2. Cause to be investigated all applicants for any license or permit when such application requires certification by the chief of police;
3. Implement an operations manual for the purpose of governing the department;
4. Manage the budget, operations and personnel of the department;
5. Supervise the dispatch center;
6. Report department status and activities to the city manager;
7. Make determinations as required in PMC Title 6, Animals;
8. Perform such other duties as shall be required by the city manager. (Ord. 15-011 § 5, 2015)