Every position for permanent employment on the police force
except that of Police Administrator shall be filled by the Manager
from the list of eligibles in accordance with the provisions and procedures
of this Charter and the civil service provisions of the municipality
established before and after the effective date of the Charter.
Wherever Section 4406 of the Third Class City Code confer powers or duties upon Council, such powers shall
be exercised by and such duties performed by the Manager.
Police employed by the municipality shall be ex officio constables
of the commonwealth and shall have all the powers and prerogatives
conferred on police officers by Acts of General Assembly, including
those applicable to cities, boroughs and townships of the commonwealth.
Police, when acting as constables, shall have the authority
to serve and execute all criminal process for the violation of municipal
ordinances which may be issued, and the fees and costs collected in
such capacity shall be paid into the municipal treasury.
The administrative head of the police force shall be appointed
by the Manager with the advice and consent of Council.
The person appointed shall have administrative experience and
a background of employment in the field of law enforcement and public
safety.
The Police Administrator shall be appointed for an indefinite
period and can be removed from office by a majority vote of Council.
The Police Administrator shall not participate in the conduct
of any political or election campaign other than to exercise his own
right of suffrage.
The Mayor may appoint special police with full police powers
and jurisdiction for the duration of an emergency in which the safety
and welfare of the municipality and the public is endangered.
Auxiliary police may be appointed by the Mayor as provided by
general law.