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Sec. 23-3. Powers of policeman; oath of office.[377]

A policeman shall have all the powers of any conservator
of the peace, and of a constable in criminal cases, and all other
powers which, under the laws of the city, may enable him to
discharge the duties of his office. Every policeman, before
entering upon the discharge of his duties as such, shall take
the oath of office prescribed by the laws of the state, a certificate
of which shall be filed with the chief of police. (Code
1959, § 23-3.)