A. It shall be the duty of the officers of the Police Department or such officers as are assigned by the Chief of Police to enforce this title. The Chief of Police may also appoint by special commission such other persons as the Chief of Police deems qualified to enforce this title.

B. Officers of the Police Department or such officers as are assigned by the Chief of Police are hereby authorized to direct all traffic by voice, hand, or signal in conformance with traffic laws; provided, that in the event of a fire or other emergency or to expedite traffic or to safeguard pedestrians, officers of the Police Department may direct traffic as conditions may require notwithstanding the provisions of the traffic laws.

C. Officers of the Fire Department, when at the scene of a fire, may direct or assist the police in directing traffic thereat or in the immediate vicinity. (Ord. 2490 § 1 (part), 2009: Ord. 304 § 21, 1963).