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.Codes, 1892, § 2963; 1906, § 3359; Hemingway's 1917, § 5856; 1930, § 2436; 1942, § 3374-145; Laws, 1950, ch 491, § 145, eff. 7/1/1950.
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