Powers and duties of the chief of police.
Sacramento City Charter § 100
in effect§ 100 Powers and duties of the chief of police.
The chief of police shall have control, management and direction of all members of the police department in the lawful exercise of the chief's functions with full power to detail any of the members to such public service as the chief may direct. The chief shall recommend to the city manager members of the force for demotion or dismissal and can suspend and prefer charges against any officer or member.
Source: City of Sacramento, Sacramento City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sacramentoca/latest/sacramento_ca/0-0-0-207Fetched: 10/24/2026
