188. Subject to this Act, the police department, under the authority of the department head, and in the territory of the Community, shall(a) maintain peace, order and public safety;
(b) prevent crime and offences, seek out offenders, and summon them before the courts; and
(c) see to the application of the laws in force in Québec, and of the by-laws, resolutions and orders of the Community and of the municipalities whose territories are included in that of the Community.