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1956 Ordinance-Employ a Chief of Police, Affixing Compensation, Tenure of Office, Amount of Bond NO. AN ORDINANCE TO EMPLOY A CHIEF OF POLICE FOR THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS AFFIXING HIS COMPENSA- TION, TENURE OF OFFICE, AND SETTING THE AMOUNT OF HIS OFFICIAL BOND. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS: The City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas by this ordinance does appoint H. M. Bentley, Chief of Police for the City of Wylie and authorizes him to act in said capaci ty until further ordinance of this council is passed and ap- proved. Said Council does hereby set the remuneration for such officer at a salary of $245.00 per month and in addition thereto, any and all legal fees of said officer. Said Council does hereby set the official bond of said H. M. Bentley as Chief of Police of the City of Wylie at the sum of ~~ and directs that he shall give said bond for the faithful performance of his duties. It is further ORDAINED that said H. M. Bentley shall have like powers, rights and authorities as are by law vested in City Marshals. All Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby can- celed. Signed and approved by the Mayor, attested by the City Secretary, this the ~ day of rJ:~~~~4~~ 1956. , t- Texas ATTEST: -/:/. 'v ,~,'7.". /,' ~J ' ~.. c-..t..~ City Secretary of the C of Wylie, Texas/ .J Approved ag/to for~ R~'~ the City of Wylie, Texas DUTIES OF CHIEF OF POLICE SECTION 1. Chief - Function; supervision; Executing Search Warrants. Search Warrants The Chief of Police shall be the Chief Police Officer of the City, shall have Supervision, Subordinate to that of the City Manager, over the other members of the Police Department and shall have the power with the Sheriff of the County to execute writs of Search War- rants. He shall devote all his working time and attention to the affairs of the Police Department and be responsible to the City Manager for the efficient Administration of its affairs. SECTION 2. Attending Court The Chief of Police shall attend upon every session of the Municipal Court and shall promptly and faithfully execute all writs and process issued for the Court. SECTION 3. Taking Bail The Chief of Police shall have the authority to take suitable and sufficient bail as recommended by the Municipal Judge for the appearance before the Municipal Court of any person charged with an offense within the jurisdiction of such court. SECTION 4. Powers and Authority The Chief of Police shall have the powers in the prevention and suppression of crime and the arrest of offenders within the City. He shall have like power, authority, and jurisdiction as the Sheriff of the County under the laws of the State, and Ordinan- ces of the City. He shall be responsible for maintaining peace, arrest all persons who shall obstruct or interfer with the execu- tion of the duties of the office. He may without warrant, arrest any offender or alleged offender in any of the following cases: (1) When any felony, disturbance, affray or breach of the peace, or violation of any city ordinance is committed within the view or presence of the member of the police department making the arrest. (2) When a felony or breach of the peace has been committed within the presence or view of a magistrate and such magistrate shall verbally order the arrest of the offender. (3) When it is represented to some member of the police de- partment by some creditable person that a felony, dis- turbance, affray or breach of the peace, or violation of some city ordinance, has been committed, and that the offenders will probably escape if the arrest is delayed to procure a warrant. (4) When persons are found in SUSpICIOUS places, or under circumstances which reasonably show that such persons have been guilty of some felony, or threaten, or are about to commit some offense against the laws of the state or ordinances of the city. (b) For greater certainty it is specifically provided that such officers or members of the police department may so arrest without warrant any person found or apprehended under the follow- ing circumstances: (1) Where a person is found lurking or hiding in alleys or on premises not his own, and such person is unable to satisfactorily explain his actions. (2) Where a person is fleeing under circumstances which in- dicate that he is attempting to escape from the scene of some crime on his part. (3) Where a person is caught or found in the nightime in a house or residence, or outhouse, barn or garage appurten~ ant thereto, and is unable to show or state any right or authority for being in such place or is found or caught in any business or public place in the nighttime and is unable to show or state any right or authority for being in such place. (4) Where a person is caught or found emerging from any house or building at an unusual hour, or by an unusual or suspicious means of exit. (5) Where any person is discovered with any tools, appliances or materials on his person or in his charge which are of such nature as to indicate that they are intended or de- signed for use in the perpetration of some crome. SECTION 5. Vacancies Within the Department. The Chief of Police shall solicit applications In the case of a vacancy for any cause in the Police Department. He shall investi- gate the educational, training, and work experiences of the app- licant's for such vacancies. Upon completion of the screening he shall make the recommendations to the City Manager. He shall keep complete records of all personel under his supervision. SECTION 6. Budget. The Chief of Police shall prepare on approved forms the recom- mendations for the purpose of assisting the City Manager in prepar- ing the Annual Budget for the Police Department and any Sub-Depart- ments under his jurisdictation. SECTION 7. City Council Meetings. The Chief of Police shall attend the regular City Council Meet- ing each month and all additional meetings as requested. He shall have prepared Monthly departmental activity reports as required by the City Manager, to be presented and discussed at said meetings. SECTION 8. Police Department Personnel Policies and Procedures. The Chief of Police shall establish policies and procedures for implementation after approval by the City Manager. Such policies and procedures shall be in compliance with any policies already es- tablish by the City Councilor which may be established governing the employees of the City. PRESENT *City Manager Director of Public Works *Chief of Police Sgt. of Police Sanitation Superintendent Police Officer *City Secretary Refuse Driver Equipment Operator Animal Control Officer Refuse Collector Laborer Utilities Clerk Librarian Dispatchers PIT Labor & Aides 1,4l6/mo. 1,179/mo. 1,125/mo. 847/mo. 879/mo. 803/mo. 680/mo. 684/mo. 606/mo. 607/mo. 590/mo. 520/mo. 546/mo. 496/mo. 520/mo. 2.30/hr. *Previously set by City Council PROPOSED 78-79 1,625/mo. 1,29l/mo. 1,200/mo. 926/mo. 963/mo. 879/mo. 725/mo. 747/mo. 666/mo. 670/mo. 644/mo. 570/mo. 598/mo. 600/mo. 569/mo. 2.50/hr.