Chapel Hill |
Code of Ordinances |
SubPart A. |
CHARTER |
Chapter VI. TOWN SERVICES AND FACILITIES |
Article 1. POLICE AND FIRE ADMINISTRATION |
§ 6.1. Powers and duties of chief of police and policemen.
Latest version.
The chief of police and each member of the police force shall have the powers of peace officers vested in the sheriffs and constables for the following purposes: For the purpose of enforcing town ordinances and regulations, or preserving the peace of the town, or suppressing disturbances and apprehending offenders, and for serving civil process. Such powers may be exercised within the corporate limits of the town, within five (5) miles thereof within Orange County, within the limits of the watershed of the town water supply, and upon town real property wherever located.