Sec. 16.
(1) A police officer of the village, within the village, is vested with all the powers conferred upon sheriffs for the preservation of quiet and good order and has the power to serve and execute all process directed or delivered to the police chief, in all proceedings for violations of the ordinances of the village.
(2) A police officer of a village has the same authority within the village as a deputy sheriff to execute a bench warrant for arrest issued by a court of record or a municipal court.
History: Add. 1998, Act 254, Imd. Eff. July 13, 1998
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 3 of 1895 - The General Law Village Act (61.1 - 75.12)
3-1895-X - Chapter X Fires and Fire Department. (70.1...70.18)
Section 70.2 - Vehicles and Equipment; Water Supply.
Section 70.3 - Necessary Buildings for Keeping Vehicles and Equipment.
Section 70.4 - Chief of Fire Department; Appointment; Duties; Section Subject to Ordinance.
Section 70.5 - Repealed. 1998, Act 254, Imd. Eff. July 13, 1998.
Section 70.7, 70.8 - Repealed. 1998, Act 254, Imd. Eff. July 13, 1998.
Section 70.9 - Building or Structure as Nuisance; Abatement or Removal.
Section 70.10 - Compensation of Officers, Fire Fighters, and Employees; Compensation for Injuries.
Section 70.11 - Authorized Razing of Buildings; Damages; Determination by Jury.
Section 70.12 - Watercraft on Navigable Streams; Regulation.
Section 70.13 - Police Force; Employment; Compliance With Standards.
Section 70.14 - Police Officers; Powers, Duties, and Authority.
Section 70.15 - Police Chief; Nomination; Appointment; Service; Duties.
Section 70.16 - Village Police Officer; Powers Vested; Authority.
Section 70.18 - Department of Public Safety; Creation; Director; Officers; Structure.