CROSS REFERENCES
Audible alarms and automatic protection devices — See Ch. 1066.
Authority of Police Officers re traffic control — See § 422.02.
Parking of police and emergency vehicles — See § 490.06.
Police Pension Plan — See Ch. 282.
Use of speed timing devices — See § 462.04.
STATUTORY REFERENCES
Appointment, suspension, reduction and discharge — See Borough Code, 8 Pa.C.S.A. § 1121.
Council to designate Police Chief — See Borough Code, 8 Pa.C.S.A. § 1121.
Hours of employment, organization — See Borough Code, 8 Pa.C.S.A. § 1121.
Mayor to have control over — See Borough Code, 8 Pa.C.S.A. § 1121.
[Editor's Note: Provisions relating to benefits and other incidents of employment for members of the Police Department are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the Borough and the Police Department, copies of which agreement are on file with the Borough Secretary.]
There is hereby established a full-time Police Department in and for the Borough.
[Ord. 260, passed 10-10-1966; Ord. 376, passed 12-5-1977]
(A) 
The Police Department shall consist of the following personnel:
(1) 
A Chief of Police;
(2) 
A Detective; and
(3) 
Such patrol officers as Council shall from time to time designate by resolution.
(B) 
Council shall from time to time determine the number of personnel in the above categories as are required to conduct the police affairs of the Borough.
[Ord. 260, passed 10-10-1966]
All personnel shall be appointed to the Police Department in accordance with rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission.
[Ord. 260, passed 10-10-1966]
All members of the Police Department shall perform their respective duties as set forth in the Borough Code and shall be directed by the Mayor as to the manner in which they shall perform their duties.
[Ord. 260, passed 10-10-1966]
The Mayor may appoint sufficient special police officers during emergencies to Ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public, which appointments shall be ratified by Council prior to payment of any compensation to any special police officers.