(a) General rule.--Council shall fix, by ordinance, the number, grades and compensation of the members of the city police force, who shall, except as provided in section 12002 (relating to designation of chief), be appointed in accordance with the civil service provisions of this chapter.
(b) Demotion.--No member of the city police force having been promoted in conformity with the civil service provisions of this chapter shall be demoted in rank or discharged from the police force except upon proper cause shown as set forth under the civil service provisions of this chapter.
(c) Prohibition.--No police officer, after the police officer's appointment and qualification, shall hold, at the same time, the office of constable.
(d) Rules and regulations.--Council shall promulgate rules and regulations for the organization and governing of the police force.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 12001 - Appointment, number, rank, compensation and qualifications of police officers
Section 12002 - Designation of chief
Section 12003 - Extra police officers and compensation
Section 12005 - Powers of police officers to arrest
Section 12006 - Service of process, fees and payment into treasury
Section 12007 - Supervision by mayor
Section 12008 - Extra compensation prohibited, exception and penalty
Section 12009 - Compensation or insurance for volunteer police officer