Vermont § 17 - Police Department
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 17 — Police Department, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17. Police Department
- (a) The Board of Trustees, and in its stead, the Village Manager, when appointed pursuant
to 24 V.S.A. chapter 37, and as may be amended, may establish and maintain a Police
Department. Such Police Department shall consist of one Chief of Police and subordinate
officers as deemed necessary. Such officers, including the Chief of Police, shall
take an oath to faithfully perform their respective duties as such police officer,
which instrument shall be recorded by and in the office of the Clerk of said corporation.
Such police officers shall have the same powers as sheriffs in criminal matters and
the enforcement of the law and in serving criminal process and such special authority
as may be provided in any bylaw or ordinance of said corporation enacted under authority
of Vermont statutes. (b) The direction and control of the entire Police Department, except as otherwise provided,
shall be vested in the Chief of Police. If the Chief of Police is absent or disabled,
or if the office of Chief of Police is vacant, the appointing authority may appoint
another officer to discharge the duties of the Chief of Police.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 17
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 17 cover?
Section 17 ("Police Department") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 17?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 17 apply to my situation?
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