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.