Sec. 58-31Police department—Composition; officer rank; arms and uniforms
Plain English: what this chapter covers
This chapter sets up the Ashburn Police Department: how the chief is appointed, what the chief and officers must do, who qualifies to be an officer, and the rules of conduct. It is mostly about how the department is run, not about rules for residents.
(a) Composition. The police department shall consist of the chief of police and such other officers and personnel as the mayor and council shall prescribe.
(b) Rank. Following the police chief in rank may be captains, lieutenants, and the subordinate police officers, in order of seniority in each group.
(c) Arms and uniforms. Each officer and member of the police department shall be furnished with such uniform and police equipment as provided for by the city council. Uniforms shall be kept clean and pressed and shall be worn on duty at all times, unless otherwise ordered by a superior officer. The equipment and uniforms furnished by the city shall be and always remain the property of the city and shall be, when a change is ordered or on retirement from office, returned to the city. The members of the police department shall be liable on their bonds for any loss or careless destruction of or damage to their arms and other equipment and uniforms.
This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.
Online: https://jamesburgessleads.com/city-code/PTIICOOR_CH58LAEN_ARTIIPODE_S58-31PODEOMOFRAARUN
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH58LAEN_ARTIIPODE_S58-31PODEOMOFRAARUN
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