Police Department

Duties and Responsibilities

The Police Force of the City of Umatilla shall consist of a Chief of Police and subordinate officers, policemen and employees as the City Council shall determine.

• Patrol a specified district by patrol vehicle (marked or unmarked)
• Give information to pedestrians and motorists
• Check for any law violations
• Write citations
• Directs traffic and escorts convoys
• Respond to radio calls and investigates complaints, disturbances, and collisions
• Watches for suspicious cars and wanted persons
• Make arrests for violations of laws and ordinances
• Transport prisoners and appear in court
• Investigate conditions hazardous to life or property
• Conduct initial investigations of crime and crime scenes and criminal investigation work
• Collect and preserve evidence
• Write reports, read bulletins, reports, orders and implements indicated changes as appropriate
• Testify in Court as required