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It is the duty of the police department, under the direction of the police chief, to:

A. Enforce this code and the state statutes within jurisdictional limits as conferred by law and charge the violators of same.

B. Render such account of the police department, its duties and receipts as may be required by the council, and keep records of the office open to inspection by the council at any time except as prohibited by law.

C. Investigate criminal acts occurring within its jurisdiction and file the necessary reports.

D. Cooperate with federal, state and city prosecutors in the prosecution of criminal matters resulting from the investigative or enforcement duties of the police department.

E. Direct traffic and ensure the orderly flow thereof and investigate and make reports of traffic accidents as required by federal and state law.

F. Cooperate with the city engineer in conducting studies of accidents and determining remedial measures.

G. Any peace officer or duly authorized agent of the city may stop and detain a person as is reasonably necessary to investigate an actual or suspected violation of any provision of this code, and to serve a copy of the traffic complaint for any alleged civil or criminal violation of this code.

H. Perform such additional duties as may be required by the city manager or council. [Ord. 18-09 § 1; Res. 18-24; Code 2004 § 3-94.]