[Adopted 1-5-1942 by Ord. No. 663]
A distinct office known as that of "Chief of Police" is established
in the Borough of Lansdowne.
An office known as that of "Assistant Chief of Police" is established
in the Borough of Lansdowne.
[Added 2-20-1968 by Ord. No. 859]
The existing Police Department is hereby recognized, confirmed
and reestablished in and for the Borough of Lansdowne. The Chief of
Police shall be the chief executive of the Police Department, and
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.
[Added 2-20-1968 by Ord. No. 859]
Subordinate to the Chief of Police in the Police Department
there shall be classifications for Captain, Sergeant and patrolman,
with authority in that order. The number of persons to serve in each
of such subordinate classifications and the compensation of each shall
be as determined by the Borough Council from time to time.
[Added 2-20-1968 by Ord. No. 859]
The appointments heretofore made of the Chief of Police, Sergeants
and patrolmen are hereby ratified and confirmed.
