In the absence or incapacity of the Chief of Police, the Police Colonel shall possess all the powers of the Chief of Police, act as the head of the Department, and shall further perform such additional duties as the Chief of Police may prescribe.

SOURCE: Amended by P.L. 30-220:4 (Dec. 21, 2010) and P.L. 31-070:7 (May 24, 2011).

§ 77113. Department; Appointment; Examination and
Selection of Applicants.

The Chief of Police shall appoint a police force consisting of commissioned officers, noncommissioned officers and police officers who are, in the judgment of the Chief of Police, necessary to the performance of the duties of the Department. The Chief ofPolice shall, in accordance with the laws of the Territory, arrange for the examination and selection of applicants, and to establish ranks and grades.