[Ord. 1971-9, 12/13/1971, § 1]
There is hereby created a Police Department for the Township which shall consist of the Chief of Police, who shall be ex officio superintendent of police and such other members as may be provided for by the Board of Supervisors by resolution or ordinance. The Chief of Police shall be the chief executive of the Police Department. He shall, under the direction of the Board of Supervisors or their designated representative, be in charge of the police force and have the supervision over its members in the exercise of their powers, duties and authority.
[Ord. 1971-9, 12/13/1971, § 2]
The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. All other appointments to or promotions within the department shall be made by said Chief of Police with the approval and consent of the Board of Supervisors.
[Ord. 1971-9, 12/13/1971, § 3]
The Chief of Police shall be the head of the department and have supervision over all officers and members thereof. Subordinate to the Chief of Police in the Police Department, the following classifications are hereby established, patrolmen and such additional classifications that the Township Supervisors shall, from time to time, establish by resolution or ordinance. The order of authority among such subordinate classification shall be in the order above listed. The number of persons to serve in each subordinate classification on a full or part-time basis and a compensation of each shall be as determined by the Board of Supervisors of Manchester Township.
[Ord. 1971-9, 12/13/1971, § 4]
The Chief of Police shall keep such records and make such reports concerning the activities of his department as may be required by statute or by the Board of Supervisors. The Chief shall be responsible for the performance by the Police Department of its functions and all persons who are members of the Police Department shall serve subject to the orders of the Chief of Police.
[Ord. 1971-9, 12/13/1971, § 5]
It shall be the duty of the members of the Police Department to see to the enforcement of all of the ordinances of the Township of Manchester and all statutes applicable therein and to preserve order and prevent infractions of the law and arrest violators thereof.
[Ord. 1971-9, 12/13/1971, § 6]
No member of the Police Department, except the Chief, shall serve any process except on command of the Chief of the Police Department.
[Ord. 1971-9, 12/13/1971, § 7]
It shall be the duty of every member of the Police Department to conduct himself or herself in a proper and law-abiding manner, at all times, and to avoid the use of unnecessary force. Each member of the department shall obey the orders and direction of his superior.
[Ord. 1971-9, 12/13/1971, § 8]
Every member of the Police Department shall appear as witness whenever this is necessary in a prosecution for a violation of an ordinance or of any state or federal law. No such member shall retain any witness fee for service as witness in any action or suit to which the Township is a party except as the Board of Supervisors may, by resolution or regulation provide, subject to any provision to the contrary contained in said regulations or resolutions, any fees paid for such services shall be turned over to the Chief, who shall deposit the same with the Township Treasurer.
[Ord. 1971-9, 12/13/1971, § 9]
The Chief of the Police Department may make or prescribe such rules and regulations as he shall deem advisable, such rule, when approved by the Board of Supervisors, shall be binding on such members. Such rules and regulations may cover, besides the conduct of the members, uniforms and equipment to be worn or carried, hours of service, vacations and all other similar matters necessary or desirable for the better efficiency of the Department.
[Ord. 1971-9, 12/13/1971, § 10]
Any person of good character having duties which require it may be appointed a special policeman by the Board of Supervisors, provided, that, except upon authorization by the Board of Supervisors, no such special policeman shall be entitled to any compensation from Manchester Township, nor shall such special policeman be considered an employee of Manchester Township by reason of such appointment. Special policemen shall obey all rules of the Police Department applicable to them and may be deprived of their opportunity by the Chief or the Board of Supervisors at any time.
[Ord. 1971-9, 12/13/1971, § 12]
With the approval of the Board of Supervisors of Manchester Township, the Chief of Police may establish such departments, divisions and subdivisions thereof as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Part.
[Ord. 1971-9, 12/13/1971, § 13]
The Chief of Police, for meritorious service rendered by any member of the Police Force in the due discharge of his duty, may permit such member to retain for his own benefit, so far as he may be permitted by law, any reward or present tendered him therefore and it shall be cause of removal for any member of the force to receive any such reward or present without notice thereof to the Chief of Police and without his permission.
[Ord. 1971-9, 12/13/1971, § 14]
The Chief of Police shall serve for such term as may be prescribed by the Board of Supervisors and the Board of Supervisors are hereby empowered to negotiate an employment contract containing such terms and conditions and prescribe such qualifications as they deem to be in the best interest of Manchester Township.