The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-17

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upon each member OF the police force,
but in no event shall the city be
liable for the said compensation or
any part thereof The chief Of po-
lice shall appoint the members OF
the police force Of the city, which
shall Consist of as many Nom beers IA
the CITY, Council may by ordinance
prescribe. but shall not be reduced
below one hundred and nifty men.
The term of tho members of said force
shall be for three years, except those
to fill vac ancies not caused by the ex-
piration of a term, which shall be for
the unexpircd term only. The CHIEF
of police shall have power to appoint
from the force for a term Of three
years as many captains and sergeants
as he may deem necessary for the ef-
fio.ent discipline OF the force and for
the enforcement OF the criminal laws
of the Commonwealth and the en-
forcement of the charter and ordhi-
ances of the city of Richmond. The
chief OF police shall be responsible
TO the mayor FOR the discipline and
efficiency of the force. All orders
shall pass through the chief OF po-
lice, except SO far as the rules. regu-
I lations or orders established by the
mayor provide otherwise. Any Of
tfcer or member OF the force may be
fined by the CHIEF OF police for good
cause shown, such fine to be deduct
ed from his pay. or may be removed
or suspended from the force or ra-
ducad in rank when the same shall
be. in the Judgment OF the chief Of
police, for The good OF the service.
ST. In time OF exigency the mayor
may appoint temporarily without au-
thority from the City Council a suit
able unmber OF additional policemen
for such time as shall appear neces-
sary. not, however. TO extend beyond
the next meeting OF the City Council
The mayor may confer police powers
upon the CLERKS OF the markets ar J
their deputies, keepers OF parks ard
cemeteries and their subordinate
va ttchmen and custodians of the city
reservoirs. and janitor or superintend
ent Of the City Hall and his sub
ordinates, and such other officers or
employees and their subordinates. Of
the city as shall have custody Of any
other piece or part Of the city's prop
2rty. 80 as to authorize them to pre-
vent any violation of any law or city
ordinance within or upon such pieces
or parts of the city property as may
be under their charge or custody, and
10 prevent any injury or damage from
being done to such pieces or parts
va Aht tttS pibPSsh ~ anu tiiF Dhti-As
of the Police Court shall have po-
lice powers when acting under the
orders Of The police justice OF the city
(lS78-s. p. 1856; 1872 y. $50;
1885, p. 4s2). Ard he may In his
discretion ct the request of any per-
son, firm or corporation, confer pole
powers upon any person having the
custody of private property as a
watchmsn or custodian.
So The mayor shall appoint suit
able person 10 act as purchasir z
agent and secretary Of the Police De-
partment. who shall have the rank OF
captain of the force and whose term
shall be that Of captain, but before he
shall enter upon his duties as such
purchasing agent and secretary he
shall execute before the city clerk g.
bond in the penalty of ten thousand
dollars. payable to tn city Of Rich
mond, with surety satisfactory to the
city attorney, conditioned for the
faithful discharge OF his duties 8
purchasing agent and secretary of TIE
Police Department. which bond shs u
be approved by the city attorney and
filed with TIE city clerk, on which
bond. in case of default or loss ~
the city Of Richmond. action may he
instituted bv the city of Richmot i
to recover such loss or damage. The
said purchasing agent, on requisitions
by the chief of police, approved by
the mayor. under rules and regula-
tons to be established by this mayor.
shall purchase uniforms badges. arms
and other equipment, and all furri-
ture, supplies and other property
needed by the Police Department.
SO. TIL salary OF the officers and
members of the police force shall be
CnCh he nrncrrfhaA tho
City Council. 1t shall be the duty ac
the Mayor once in each year ard
oftener. If deemed nece ssary. to sub
NIT to the City Council. in writing.
a detailed estimate of what fun :s
will be needed for the proper main
tenance and growth of the Police De-
partment and to request the Council
to make appropriation according.
It shall be the duty OF the City Cour-
money as the said Council shall deem
! sufficient for the proper maintenar e
of the Police Department for pay
rolls. expense. equipment and con-
strucfion.
The Mayor is authorized to draw
warrants on the auditor of the city
to pay claims against the Police De-
partment, each warrant to be accom-
panied by an itenlized bill for whic n
IL Is CraWn, ana TO De signed by tn9
Mayor after being first audited and
countersigned by the purchasing
agent and secretary of the Police De-
partment.
so. The said chief OF police, ard
every policeman duly appointed as
aforesaid, shall have issued to him q
warrant OF appointment. signed by
the Mayor and countersigned by the
City Clerk. stating the date Of his
appointment. which shall be his COM
mission, and he shall take such oati.
as the City Council may ordaln, ant
subscribe the same in a book to be
kept for that purpose by the said City
Clerk. t1S7S-9. p. 3S6.)
81. The chief. of police and police
men shall generally have power to
do whatever may he necessary to pre-
serve the good order and peace Of
| eaid city. and to secure its inhabitan,a
from personal violence and their
property from loss and injury. Such
members OF the said force as the
Mayor may designate, shall. In GRIM
inal cases. have the same powers and
duties, and be subject to the sam o
penalties that are prescribed by law
an to constabies. All fees and allow
ances arising from the exercise Of
such powers shall be collected by tna
chief Of police, and held subject 70
the order OF the Mayor (l870.9. L.