The establishment of the Police Department in the Borough of Media is
hereby affirmed. The Chief of Police shall be the Chief Executive of the Police
Department. He shall, under the direction of the Mayor, be in charge of the
police force and have supervision over its members in the exercise of their
powers, duties and authority.
[Amended 2-16-1983 by Ord.
No. 738; 8-16-1984 by Ord.
No. 763; 11-19-1992 by Ord.
No. 846]
The following classifications in the Police Department and subordinate
to the Chief of Police are hereby established: Lieutenant, Corporal and patrolman.
The priority of authority among such subordinate classifications shall be
in the order listed. The number of persons to serve in each of such subordinate
classifications on a full-time and/or part-time basis and the compensation
of each shall be as determined from time to time by motion of the Borough
Council. The duties of the former post of Sergeant are hereby transferred
to those of Lieutenant.
Nothing herein contained shall affect the powers or authority of the
Mayor to appoint special policemen during emergencies.