Sec. 2.
The council may make and establish rules for the regulation and government of the police, prescribing and defining the powers and duties of policemen and nightwatchmen, and shall prescribe and enforce such police regulations as will most effectually preserve the peace and good order of the city, preserve the inhabitants from personal violence, and protect public and private property from destruction by fire and from unlawful depredation. The mayor is hereby authorized, whenever he shall deem it necessary for the preservation of peace and good order in the city, to appoint and place on duty such number of temporary policemen as in his judgment the emergencies of the case may require; but such appointments, unless made in accordance with some ordinance or resolution of the council shall not continue longer than 3 days.
History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3117 ;-- CL 1915, 3031 ;-- CL 1929, 1955 ;-- CL 1948, 92.2
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities
Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)
215-1895-XII - Chapter XII Police. (92.1...92.6)
Section 92.1 - Policemen; Watchmen.
Section 92.2 - Policemen; Rules, Regulations; Temporary Appointments.
Section 92.3 - City Marshal; Duties.
Section 92.4 - Police Officers; Powers; Duties.
Section 92.4a - Police Officer or Constable; Authority to Execute Bench Warrant.
Section 92.5 - Police Force; Fees, Compensation; Monthly Report.