[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Mount Joy as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 6-8-1970 by Ord. No. 324 (Ch. 1, Part 4, of the
1992 Code of Ordinances)]
A Police Department is hereby established in and for the Borough
of Mount Joy.
The Chief of Police shall be the chief executive of the Police
Department. He shall, under the direction of the Mayor, be in charge
of the police force and have supervision over its members in the exercise
of their powers, duties and authority.
[Amended 9-14-1992 by Ord. No. 497]
There is hereby established the ranks of police officer, Corporal
and Police Sergeant, which shall be subordinate to the Chief of Police
in the Police Department. The number of persons to serve as police
officer, Corporal and Police Sergeant on a full-time and/or part-time
basis, and the compensation of each, shall be as determined by Borough
Council from time to time.
[Adopted 6-17-1996 by Res. No. 4-96 (Ch. 1, Part 12, of the
1992 Code of Ordinances)]
Prior to making an arrest under 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 8902,
any police officer shall ensure that:
A.
He/she has probable cause to believe that at least one of the following
summary offenses is being committed:
B.
The suspect's conduct is ongoing.
C.
The conduct constituting the offense is in the officer's view.
D.
The conduct imperils the personal security of any person or endangers
public or private property.
Following an arrest pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 8902,
the officer shall forthwith satisfy the procedures set forth in Pennsylvania
Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 441, Procedure Following Arrest Without
Warrant.
