§ 8-26. Department rules.

The police chief shall establish rules, not in conflict with this Code and subject to the approval of the council, as may be necessary for the operation of the department including rules governing the following:

(1)

The conduct and activity of officers during regular duty and off-duty hours.

(2)

The wear and care of uniforms.

(3)

The care, use and practice of guns and other weapons.

(4)

The procedures, use and care of the police radio and other communication systems.

(5)

The nature, time and attendance requirements for in-service training of the officers.

(6)

The penalties which may be imposed for violation of these rules, including the requirement that written notice be given to any officer charged with violation of these rules specifying the rule violated, the nature of the violation and the penalty to be imposed.

(7)

The ability of an officer charged with a violation of these rules to request a hearing before the council by filing a written appeal with the clerk within ten days of receipt of the notice of violation. The council, at its next meeting, shall review the facts and affirm, modify or revoke the action of the police chief.

(8)

The procedure for establishing temporary rules for the protection and functioning of the department as may be necessary in the event of an emergency and until the temporary rules may be considered by the council.

(Prior Code, § 25.09)