[Ord. 548, 2/12/1986, § 1;]
It is the legislative intent of this Board of Commissioners to clarify by local law the structure, functions and duties of the various departments and officials within this Township government dealing with all aspects of public safety so as to permit and foster the orderly operation of the public safety functions and responsibilities of the government of the Township of Darby.
[Ord. 548, 2/12/1986, § 2]
There is hereby created a Department of Public Safety of the Township of Darby. The Department will consist of the Divisions of Police and Office of Emergency Management and such other divisions as the Township Board of Commissioners may designate.
[Ord. 548, 2/12/1986, § 3]
The principal executive officer and administrative head of such Department shall be the Director of Public Safety, who shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Township Board of Commissioners and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners at a salary as shall from time to time be fixed by the Board. The Director shall be a full-time employee of the Township of Darby. The Director shall be appointed on the basis of his administration experience and qualifications for the duties of such office and such additional standards as may be required by the Township Board of Commissioners. Direct experience is one of the disciplines included in the Department as required. In the temporary absence of a Director of Public Safety, the Township Manager may appoint an Acting Director for a period of up to six months.
[Ord. 548, 2/12/1986, § 4]
Each of the divisions heads shall report to the Director of Public Safety, who in turn shall report to the Township Manager.
[Ord. 548, 2/12/1986, § 5]
1. 
The Department of Public Safety, under the direction of its Director, shall, through the cooperation of the divisions, be responsible for the proper and efficient coordination and management of public safety, emergency and emergency-related services provided by: Township departments, divisions and personnel; volunteer agencies; and non-local governmental agencies; subject to applicable provisions of state and federal law and regulations.
2. 
The Director shall supervise the management of the Police Department, and office of Emergency Management and such other units as may be established within the Public Safety Department.
3. 
In order to carry out these responsibilities, the Director of Public Safety may;
A. 
Assist the divisions in preparing annual budget requests to the Township Director.
B. 
Coordinate the preparation and submission of monthly and annual reports when appropriate.
C. 
Coordinate training of the divisions in a variety of matters of interest to the divisions.
D. 
Coordinate drills with any or all divisions.
E. 
Develop plans and programs for dealing with public safety issues and emergency situations.
F. 
Keep records, review and analyze the performance of all divisions of the Department.
G. 
Establish daily operations of the divisions and enforce rules and regulations of the division.
H. 
Oversee daily operations of the divisions and enforce rules and regulations of the division.
I. 
Maintain responsibility for all media relations including — at crime scenes, disasters and other emergencies.
J. 
Make, adopt and enforce rules, orders, regulations for the government, discipline, administration and disposition of the Divisions and the members thereof.
K. 
Provide training and education for all members of the Department that every member is properly trained in all matters concerning law enforcement and performance of all required duties.
L. 
Participate in background investigations of applicants of the department, and provide input to the Board of Commissioners with regard to applicants.
M. 
Conduct internal investigations, where allegations may arise, concerning a member's conduct, and provide a report with recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.
N. 
Outline day to day duties of all members of the department, making those adjustments to best suit the needs of the community, and the department.
O. 
Manage and control all equipment and property of the department. Such other powers and duties as may be granted by law or ordinance or assigned by the Township Board of Commissioners or Township Manager.
[Ord. 548, 2/12/1986, § 6]
1. 
Nothing herein shall be construed to take away any of the powers which are intended to be given to the Chief of Police, Fire Marshal or Building Inspector under state or any other applicable law.
2. 
Nothing herein shall be construed to delegate or transfer any power of the Township Manager or Township Board of Commissioners which may be or is required to be exercised by the Township Manager and/or Township Board of Commissioners.