[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Abington as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Fire Department — See Ch. 12.
Fire police force — See Ch. 14.
Salaries and compensation — See Ch. 38.
School Crossing Guards — See Ch. 41.
[Adopted 2-21-1907 by Ord. No. 23]
A Police Department is hereby established to preserve the public peace, enforce the criminal laws and penal ordinances and protect the life and property of the citizens of Abington Township.
[Amended 3-11-1976 by Ord. No. 1420]
The said Police Department shall consist of a Chief of Police and such other police officers as may be from time to time appointed by the Board.
All such officers shall hold office at the pleasure and will of the Board and receive such compensation as may be fixed by the Board.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 38, Salaries and Compensation.
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Editor's Note: Former Article II, Political Activities, adopted 8-13-1931 as Ord. No. 291, was repealed 11-8-1984 by Ord. No. 1576.