Chapter 2.25
POLICE DEPARTMENT

Sections:

2.25.010    Establishment.

2.25.020    Governing body.

2.25.030    Appointment of chief of police.

2.25.040    Appointment of deputy chief of police.

2.25.050    Administrative authority.

2.25.060    Oath required.

2.25.070    Limited commission officers.

2.25.010 Establishment.

There is established a city department known as the Federal Way police department (“department”), whose duties and responsibilities shall include the protection of all persons and property located within the geographical boundaries of the city, as now existing or as hereinafter created by annexation or incorporation, and including those areas covered by mutual aid agreements and interlocal agreements which services may include, without limitation, police services, energy services, public safety dispatch information systems, public safety education, enforcement of penal and other code enforcement as may be directed by the city manager. References to a Federal Way “department of public safety” or “public safety department” shall also mean the Federal Way police department.

(Ord. No. 07-572, § 1, 12-4-07; Ord. No. 95-252, § 1, 12-5-95. Code 2001 § 2-133.)

2.25.020 Governing body.

The policy-making body for the city shall be the Federal Way city council, whose functions include, without limitation, furnishing funds and setting policy for each of the city departments including the department.

(Ord. No. 95-252, § 2, 12-5-95. Code 2001 § 2-134.)

2.25.030 Appointment of chief of police.

The city manager shall appoint a chief of police. The chief of police shall act as the director of the police department and also may be known as the police chief. The position of chief of police shall be exempt from the civil service system. In addition to the duties of chief of police, the chief of police shall perform such other duties as may be designated from time to time by the city manager.

(Ord. No. 07-572, § 2, 12-4-07; Ord. No. 95-252, § 3, 12-5-95. Code 2001 § 2-135.)

2.25.040 Appointment of deputy chief of police.

One or more deputy chiefs of police (“deputy chiefs”) shall be appointed by the chief of police. The deputy chiefs shall perform such duties as required by, and be directly accountable to, the director. The position(s) of deputy chief(s) shall be exempt from the civil service system.

(Ord. No. 07-572, § 3, 12-4-07; Ord. No. 98-318, § 1, 7-21-98; Ord. No. 95-252, § 4, 12-5-95. Code 2001 § 2-136.)

2.25.050 Administrative authority.

The director shall be in direct charge of the department and shall be responsible for all aspects of department operations and police services delivery. The director shall perform such duties as required by, and be directly accountable to, the city manager.

(Ord. No. 98-318, § 1, 7-21-98; Ord. No. 95-252, § 5, 12-5-95. Code 2001 § 2-137.)

2.25.060 Oath required.

Prior to entering upon the performance of the duties of the office, the director shall be required to take an oath for the faithful performance of the official duties.

(Ord. No. 95-252, § 6, 12-5-95. Code 2001 § 2-138.)

2.25.070 Limited commission officers.

Police support officers shall have the limited authority to:

(1) Impound unauthorized vehicles pursuant to RCW 46.55.010(13) as currently codified or hereafter amended, and pursuant to any ordinance adopted under RCW 46.55.113;

(2) Issue civil infractions as set forth in Chapter 7.80 RCW, IRLJ 1.2(j), 2.2(b) and 2.2(c) as currently codified or hereafter amended;

(3) Arrest prisoners and/or suspects who escape while being transported by police support officers; and

(4) Investigate and assist in traffic accidents.

(Ord. No. 01-392, § 1, 6-19-01. Code 2001 § 2-139.)