The Department of Police shall be responsible
for the protection of persons and property within the Township against
crime and for the promotion of public safety.
The Department of Police shall be headed by
a Chief appointed by the Board of Supervisors, who shall be responsible
to the Manager for the performance and the function of the Department.
The duties of the Department shall be to:
A.
Prevent crimes against persons and properties.
B.
Enforce all criminal laws and ordinances.
C.
Promote public safety through the enforcement of highway
safety and motor vehicle codes.
D.
Maintain records and files of crimes and criminals.
E.
Operate facilities for the safekeeping of prisoners.
F.
Develop and conduct community relations and education
programs.
G.
Operate and maintain the police radio and emergency
communication systems as may be assigned to the Department.
H.
Maintain records and logs relating to radio and emergency
communication systems as required by law.
[Added 5-19-1996 by Ord. No. 688; amended 2-8-2007 by Ord. No.
830]
One or more Lieutenants shall be responsible
for assisting in the direction and supervision of all departments
and other activities of the Police Department. One or more Lieutenants
shall also be responsible for providing special assistance in finance,
personnel, administration, planning and research and other related
functions. The Township Manager shall appoint one or more Lieutenants
as the Township Manager shall determine in the Township Manager’s
sole discretion. Each Lieutenant shall be responsible in the performance
of his or her duties to the Chief of Police.
[Added 5-19-1996 by Ord. No. 688; amended 2-8-2007 by Ord. No.
830]
The duties of a Lieutenant shall be to:
