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any use of force required in the line of duty, together with any actions or conduct or allegations which may result in liability to the City or Police Personnel, shall be duly reported, including potential claims through the chain of command. (2) Communication Between Police Department and Personnel Liaison. All investigative activity or personnel matters within the City shall be considered confidential information and shall not be released to any persons except City officials unless approved in writing by the responsible authority regarding data privacy or private information. The Personnel Liaison is cautioned to use great discretion and to not share any confidential information with any individuals except the City Council unless release of the information is approved by a responsible authority. (3) Data Practices Act. The Chief of Police shall be aware and make his entire staff aware of the Data Practices Act and to see to it that information obtained in investigation or other- wise is protected as defined by the Act and is not released unless authorized by the responsible authority. (4) Responsible Authority for Private Data or Privacy Information. The Council shall designate a responsible authority and an alternate responsible authority. (5) Daily Logs. All the activities of the Chief and police officers will be properly entered on the log sheets and turned in on a bi-weekly basis. Police personnel following every shift shall prepare daily logs and file the same with the Clerk, together with copies of all I.C.R.s reported to the County Sheriff. These logs will be the basis of the Chief's monthly report to the City Council so as to keep them updated on criminal activities as well as the other activities of the Police Department. The Chief must be prepared to address all questions of the City Council regarding log sheets and I.C.R.s submitted at the monthly City Council Meeting. In addition to the daily log, the other necessary reports shall be completed and forwarded to the appropriate agencies. Any major emergencies occurring within the City, including damage to patrol car, discharging of fire arms, fatality, major injury, or fire shall be reported through the chain of command immediately. (a) Court Time. Court time shall be properly logged, including time spent in preparation for Court and actual Court time. Said information shall be placed on the Chief's and police officer's log books and turned into the City Clerk on a bi-weekly basis. 2