The powers and duties of the Police Department are prescribed
in various laws, including, but not limited to, the First Class Township
Code (53 P.S. §§ 56403 and 56408), the Pennsylvania
Rules of Criminal Procedure (Title 34), the Pennsylvania Crimes Code
(Title 18), and the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code (Title 75). These powers
and duties permit the police to enforce and take action including
arrest for violation of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, the Vehicle
Code, ordinances of Muhlenberg Township and other statutes as passed
by the Legislature. Additional duties may be assigned to be performed
by the Police Department by the Board of Commissioners of Muhlenberg
Township in accordance with Pennsylvania Law.