Chapter 2.18
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2.18.010 Department established.
2.18.010 Department established.
There is established, in accordance with AS Title 29, the Police Department. Executive and administrative duties are vested in the Police Chief or Officer in Charge. (Ord. 04-07 § 4, 2004; Ord. 14-23 § 4, 2015)
2.18.020 Appointment.
A. The Police Chief and/or officers shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council and serve at the pleasure of the Council.
B. Under state law, AS 29.20.250 and 29.20.500(2), the Mayor or Municipal Manager is the chief law enforcement officer, which means that enforcement authority can be delegated to a police officer; however, ultimate responsibility remains with the Mayor or Manager. Upon delegation of an Officer in Charge, said person is responsible in developing, presenting a budget, and monitoring the Police Department. (Ord. 04-07 § 4, 2004; Ord. 14-23 § 4, 2015)
2.18.030 Duties.
The duties of the Chief or Officer in Charge shall be to develop for Council adoption the necessary ordinances and budget to govern and operate the Police Department and to assemble the personnel, facilities, equipment and supplies necessary to field a police force. The Chief and/or Officer in Charge shall rely on the Mayor/Council to develop the department. The Chief or Officer in Charge shall manage the department. (Ord. 04-07 § 4, 2004; Ord. 14-23 § 4, 2015)
2.18.040 Mission.
The Police Department shall be responsible for the preservation of public peace and order, the prevention and detection of crime and apprehension of offenders of the law, the protection of persons and property, the enforcement of the law, and other duties for the general public welfare as may from time to time be assigned. (Ord. 04-07 § 4, 2004; Ord. 14-23 § 4, 2015)