§ 18-147. Rules of conduct; violation; responsibility.

(a)

In setting forth the rules of conduct for police officers, it is to be understood that it is not feasible to enumerate all offenses for which the Chief of Police may take disciplinary action.

(b)

Any violation of such rules and regulations, or other orders, either written or verbal, shall be sufficient cause for the Chief of Police to take disciplinary action after an investigation, if deemed necessary, of the circumstances has been made. All disciplinary action concerning a nonprobationary sworn police officer shall be taken in accordance with the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights, Sections 727, et seq., Article 27, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(c)

Every member of the Department shall be held responsible for the proper performance of his duties and for strict adherence on his part to the rules and regulations adopted from time to time for the administration of the Police Department.

(Gen. Res. No. 71-1951, Sec. 2; Gen. Res. No. 13-1970; CB-11-1997)