SEC. 21-21-3. Police and night marshals.
The governing authorities of municipalities shall have the power and authority to employ, regulate and support a sufficient police force or night marshals, to define the duties thereof, and to furnish and supply all suitable and necessary equipment therefor.
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2963; 1906, Sec. 3359; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 5856; 1930, Sec. 2436; 1942, Sec. 3374-145; Laws, 1950, ch 491, Sec. 145, eff from and after July 1, 1950.