[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors
of the Township of Exeter 4-26-1982 by Ord. No. 174. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
The establishment of a Police Department in
and for the Township of Exeter and the appointment of policemen by
the Board of Supervisors is hereby approved.
The Police Department shall be composed of a
Chief of Police and any other officers and patrolmen as have been
or may be appointed by the Board of Supervisors from time to time.
[Added 7-25-2016 by Ord.
No. 768]
The Chief of Police shall:
A.
Direct and control the overall performance of the Exeter Township
Police Department ("Department");
B.
Be subordinate and report directly to the Exeter Township Board of
Supervisors or such other individual as the Board of Supervisors may
delegate;
[Amended 6-27-2022 by Ord. No. 849]
C.
Be responsible for the organization, planning, staffing and overall
performance of the Department;
D.
Have the authority to execute the orders of the Township Manager
and Board of Supervisors;
E.
Require the strict enforcement of all ordinances of the Township,
the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the laws of the
United States of America;
F.
Frequently observe members and/or employees of the Department on
duty and at all times note the discipline, efficiency, and morale
of said personnel;
G.
Instruct subordinates on all necessary matters of Department policies
and procedures and also develop training programs; and
H.
Conduct staff meetings and inspections to evaluate and attempt to
improve the overall performance and efficiency of the Department.
