§ 6.8. Police Department.

Latest version.

The Police Department shall be under the direction of the Chief of Police.
(a)

Powers and Duties.

(1)

The Police Officers of the City shall exercise all the immunities, privileges, and powers of Police Officers provided by law for the making of arrests, the preservation of quiet and good order, and the safety of persons and property in the City;

(2)

The Police Officers of the City shall, without unnecessary delay, take any person arrested before the proper magistrate or court for examination or trial;

(3)

The Police Officers of the City shall make and sign complaints to or before the proper officers and magistrates against any person known to be, or, upon complaint or information, believed to be, guilty of any violation of this Charter, the ordinances of the City, or the penal laws of the State.

State law reference

Permissible that Charter provide for the establishment of a city department, MCL 117.4j, MSA 5.2083.

                    
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