§ 75-12. General.

A. 

Each police patrolman, temporary and special policeman shall be subject to the command and direction of the head of the Police Department actually in command and shall perform all duties and obligations prescribed with respect to the Department and with respect to all laws; ordinances and general law enforcement.

B. 

The Department is charged with the duty of enforcing law, maintaining order, preventing crime, investigating actual or alleged criminal acts and apprehending all violators in manner agreeable to law and the regulations of the Department.

C. 

The Department shall preserve the public peace; protect life and property; detect, arrest and prosecute offenders of the laws of New Jersey and the ordinances of the City of North Wildwood; direct and control traffic; provide attendance and protection during emergencies, provide appearances in court; cooperate with all other law enforcement agencies; and provide training for the efficiency of its members and officers (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-152).