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Sec. 23-20. Duties generally.

Each member of the police force shall devote his whole time
and attention to the business of the police department, and
although certain hours are allotted to the respective members
for the ordinary performance of duty, they shall at all times
be prepared to act immediately on notice that their services
are required by the proper officer or at the call of any citizen.
(Code 1959, § 23-20.)