§ 28-1. General duties of police officers.

It is the duty of police officers to:

(1)

Patrol the city at reasonable intervals;

(2)

Faithfully execute and enforce all state and city laws under the direction of the city manager;

(3)

Give their attention to the enforcement of ordinances of the city;

(4)

Perform all duties imposed upon them, as is provided under the general law of the state;

(5)

Arrest all offenders;

(6)

Suppress all disturbances;

(7)

Upon the occasion of fire, to be present, preserve order and protect property; and

(8)

Give proper information to strangers.

(Code 1985, § 17-1)

State law reference

Powers and duties of policemen, G.S. 160A-285.