Police employed by the city shall have all the
powers and prerogatives conferred on police officers by acts of the
General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including those
applicable to cities, boroughs and townships of the commonwealth.
The Mayor will promote and demote police officers
in accordance with existing civil service and Third Class City Code[1] and any collective bargaining agreement.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 35101
et seq.
The Mayor may appoint school guards who shall
have the duty of controlling and directing traffic and providing for
the public safety at or near schools and who shall be in uniform and
displaying their badge of authority.
Auxiliary police may be appointed by the Mayor
and approved by the Council, as provided by applicable law.
