Chapter 2.68
POLICE DEPARTMENT

Sections:

2.68.010    Chief of police.

2.68.020    Lieutenant of police.

2.68.030    Sergeant of police.

2.68.040    Police officer.

2.68.050    Commissions.

2.68.060    Repealed.

2.68.070    Compensation.

2.68.080    Repealed.

2.68.010 Chief of police.

A. There is hereby created in the police department the position of chief of police. The chief of police shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the members of the city council and approval of the police chief’s employment agreement after certification by the civil service commission. The chief of police shall be the head of the police force of the city, and all police officers shall be under his immediate direction and command. The salary of the police chief shall be the amount established by the city council through an employment agreement executed between the city and the chief of police and, thereafter, as set forth in the city budget.

B. All police officers shall while in office be considered the deputies of the chief of police, and shall have the same power as the chief of police in regard to the execution and service of process, and arresting offenders, with or without warrants, within the city limits.

C. Duties. The duties of the chief of police shall consist of those duties set forth in RCW 35.24.160 and this section. The chief of police must execute all process issued by the police judge. The chief shall make arrests for breach of the peace, for commission of crime or misdemeanor, with or without warrant, as a peace officer may do under the laws of the state of Washington. The chief shall perform such other duties and have such other powers as shall be provided by ordinance. (Ord. 1985 § 1, 2001: Ord. 1889 § 15, 1999: Ord. 1729 § 1, 1995; Ord. 773 § 11, 1965: Ord. 757 § 1, 1964. Prior code §§ 1.12.120, 1.17.005)

2.68.020 Lieutenant of police.

There is created in the police department the position of lieutenant of police. The duties of the lieutenant of police shall be to assist the chief of police in the operation of the police department. He shall perform such specific duties as from time to time may be ordered and directed by the chief of police to effect efficient operation and to increase efficiency of the police department. He shall be subordinate to the chief of police and shall in his absence perform the duties of the chief of police. (Ord. 757 § 3, 1964; Ord. 674 § 1, 1960. Prior code § 1.17.010)

2.68.030 Sergeant of police.

There is created in the police department the position of sergeant of police. The sergeant of police shall have immediate charge and supervision of the police officers and shall perform the duties of a police officer when so assigned. The police sergeant shall dispense information to the public and assist the chief of police and the lieutenant of police in the operation of the police department. The police sergeant shall be subordinate to the chief of police and lieutenant of police, and shall perform the duties of the lieutenant of police in the absence of the lieutenant of police. (Ord. 1477 § 1, 1990: Ord. 757 § 3, 1964. Prior code § 1.17.015)

2.68.040 Police officer.

There is created in the police department the position of police officer. The duties of the police officer shall be to prevent crime and apprehend criminals, to enforce laws, ordinances and regulations, to guard property, to control traffic and to perform other incidental and investigational or regulative duties incident to the operation and safety of persons and property. They shall perform such other specific duties as directed. (Ord. 1985 § 2, 2001: Ord. 1477 § 2, 1990: Ord. 757 § 4, 1964. Prior code § 1.17.017)

2.68.050 Commissions.

The chief of police is authorized to issue the following commissions of law enforcement authority:

A. Full commissions shall be issued to all general authority police officers in the police department who are employed on a full-time, fully compensated basis.

B. In the event the city employs officers to enforce parking, animal control, and nuisance laws, limited commissions shall be issued to such officers who are employed on a permanent compensated basis. Said commissions shall authorize such officers to enforce the parking, animal control, and nuisance laws of the city.

C. In the event the city employs custody officers, limited commissions shall be issued to such custody officers authorizing them to enforce all criminal laws relevant to the safe and secure operation of the city jail and the control of prisoners. Said commissions shall be effective only during the hours that a custody officer is on duty for the city.

D. Reserve commissions shall be issued to reserve officers as defined in chapter 2.70 SMC.

E. Special commissions may be issued to peace officers of other jurisdictions pursuant to chapter 10.93 RCW. (Ord. 2139 § 1, 2005)

2.68.060 Appointment.

Repealed by Ord. 1889. (Ord. 1477 § 4, 1990: Ord. 757 (part), 1964. Prior code § 1.17.020)

2.68.070 Compensation.

The compensation to be paid to the individuals so appointed shall be fixed by the city council in the yearly budget adopted by them. (Ord. 757 (part), 1964. Prior code § 1.17.030)

2.68.080 Holding facility standards.

Repealed by Ord. 1985. (Ord. 1409 § 1, 1987)