5.050 Fires, Riots, etc.

The Chief of Police, or any other officer directed by him, shall report to the scene of fires, riots and tumultuous assemblages, and take charge of the police present, and exert the best efforts to save and protect life and property, disperse mobs, and arrest such persons as may be found engaged in disturbing the peace, or aiding and abetting others in doing so.

[Prior code § 5.05]