Chapter 5.01 POLICE DEPARTMENT

Chapter 5.01
POLICE DEPARTMENT

Sections:

5.01.030 Chief of Police.

5.01.010 Authority.

The City Council hereby memorializes the existence of its Police Department as presently constituted, and provides that the same is continued undiminished under this ordinance. The Police Department remains a separate city "department" as that phrase is used at BC 1.01.020. [BC 5.01.010, added by Ordinance No. 4368, 9/19/05]

5.01.020 Purposes.

The Beaverton Police Department shall exercise, without alteration, all powers and duties previously held to enforce all applicable ordinances and other laws. These powers include, but are not limited to, detecting and preventing crime, apprehending offenders, preserving the peace, protecting lives and property, and performing community caretaking functions. [BC 5.01.020, added by Ordinance No. 4368, 9/19/05]

5.01.030 Chief of Police.

There is hereby memorialized and continued the position of Chief of Police as an official position of the city under the appointment power of the Mayor contained in Chapter 5 of the Charter of the City of Beaverton, Oregon. It is hereby declared that the Chief of Police is the principal law enforcement officer of the City of Beaverton. [BC 5.01.030, added by Ordinance No. 4368, 9/19/05]

5.01.040 Powers.

The Chief of Police shall, generally, possess and exercise such powers as follows by way of example:

A. Establish departmental policies and procedures in line with City Council goals. Plan and develop standards and programs based on an analysis of city growth, crime patterns, workload, staffing levels, and related economic, legislative and judicial influences to provide appropriate and effective law enforcement services to the community.

B. Have authority over and responsibility for the fiscal management of the Police Department. Manage and monitor approved budgets. Review requests for proposals and department expenditures.

C. Assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinates consistent with union contracts and the City’s personnel manual. Hear grievances from and administer disciplinary action to department personnel. Provide interviewing and recommendations for department hiring and termination actions. Ensure adequate training within the department.

D. Supervise and assist in major departmental problems, crimes or accidents and perform such additional duties as may be assigned by the Mayor.

E. Prepare reports and advise the Mayor, Council, or City Attorney in regard to resolutions, ordinances, or other official actions pertaining to public safety. [BC 5.01.040, added by Ordinance No. 4368, 9/19/05]