Vermont § 7 - Police officers
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 7 — Police officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7. Police officers
- (a) The trustees of the Village shall have power to and may appoint the number of police
officers within the Village as the trustees may judge necessary for the interests
of the inhabitants thereof, by writing under their hands, which shall be recorded
by the Village Clerk, and the appointments may in the same way be revoked at any time. (b) The trustees may specify their duties as watchmen and patrols, and agree with them
for their compensation, which shall be paid by the Village. Each of the police shall
be sworn, and shall have the same powers within the limits of the Village as constables
in serving criminal process and in criminal matters, and when on duty shall wear conspicuously
a badge of office, and shall hold their office one year unless sooner discharged as
aforesaid. The police officers may serve warrants beyond the limits of the Village
for offenses committed therein, and shall be a complaining officer for all offenses
committed within the limits of the Village in violation of any provision of this charter
or the bylaws and lawful orders of the Village and its officers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 7
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 7 cover?
Section 7 ("Police officers") 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 § 7?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 7 apply to my situation?
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