§ 18-163. Periodic relief from duty.

(a)

Sworn police officers are held to be always on duty, although periodically relieved from the routine performance thereof. They are subject at all times to orders from the proper authorities and to call by citizens. The fact that they may be off duty shall not be held as relieving them from the responsibility of taking proper police action in any matter coming to their attention requiring such action.

(b)

While in the County, sworn police officers shall at all times, when apart from their own homes, be armed, unless the carrying of firearms is specifically prohibited, and carry their badge of authority.

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