Chapter 2.20
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2.20.020 Chief of Police duties.
2.20.030 Appointment of the Chief of Police.
2.20.040 Vacancy in office of Chief of Police.
2.20.010 Police Department.
The Police Department shall perform all of the duties and responsibilities for police service in the City of Gardner, and shall have all of the powers, duties and responsibilities conferred upon police service by virtue of the Code of the City of Gardner, Kansas, ordinances of the City of Gardner, and shall have such other and additional powers, duties and responsibilities as may be lawfully imposed upon it by any administrative directives, resolution, rule, ordinance, charter provisions or statute. (Ord. 2441 § 1)
2.20.020 Chief of Police duties.
The Chief of Police shall be under the administrative supervision of the City Administrator. The Chief of Police shall have operational control over the Police Department, full-time officers, reserve officers, police clerical employees, animal control, and all equipment issued to the Police Department. Said Chief of Police shall have all of the duties, responsibilities and functions conferred upon a Chief of Police. The Chief of Police shall ensure that all department equipment is accounted for and properly maintained. The Chief of Police shall ensure that all statutorily mandated training for full-time and reserve officers is accomplished on a timely basis and as required by law. (Ord. 2441 § 1)
2.20.030 Appointment of the Chief of Police.
Considering the recommendation of the City Administrator, the Mayor shall appoint, with the consent of the Governing Body, a Chief of Police. (Ord. 2441 § 1)
2.20.040 Vacancy in office of Chief of Police.
If a vacancy shall occur in the office of Chief of Police, the City Administrator may appoint a senior law enforcement officer in rank to become the supervising officer of the Police Department and shall perform all duties and be vested with all authority herein given to the Chief of Police. Such supervision officer’s authority shall immediately cease when the office of Chief of Police is filled in the manner provided by law. (Ord. 2441 § 1)
2.20.050 Police duties.
The Police Department shall perform all of the duties and responsibilities for police service within the City of Gardner and shall have such other and additional powers, duties and responsibilities as may be lawfully imposed upon it by administrative directive, resolution, rule, ordinance, charter provision or statute. (Ord. 2441 § 1)
2.20.060 Police force.
The regular police force of the City shall consist of the Chief of Police and such law enforcement personnel as the Governing Body may provide. (Ord. 2441 § 1)
2.20.070 Police salaries.
The Chief of Police, full-time officers, and police staff shall be paid in accordance with the salary ordinance established by the City Council. (Ord. 2441 § 1)
2.20.080 Discipline.
The Chief of Police shall be responsible for discipline and conduct of all officers and department personnel. An internal affairs policy shall be established and followed. The Chief of Police, with the approval of the City Administrator, may dismiss, suspend or demote an employee for failure to perform his or her duties and/or for a violation of Federal and State law, the City of Gardner Personnel Policies and Procedures, department rules and regulations, the Municipal Code, City ordinances, or any other City policy established by memorandum and not yet incorporated into one of these documents.
The Chief of Police shall give the employee dismissed, suspended or demoted a written statement of the reasons for his or her dismissal, suspension, or demotion in accordance with the City of Gardner Personnel Policies and Procedures. The employee affected thereby shall have the right to appeal such action as provided in the City of Gardner Personnel Policies and Procedures. (Ord. 2441 § 1)