The chief of police shall be designated by the mayor from within the ranks and may be demoted without cause in the same manner, but not to any rank lower than the rank which was held at the time of designation as chief of police. In the event that no qualified officer from within the ranks has applied for the designation, the chief of police shall be designated by the mayor from outside the ranks. The officers, other than the chief of police, shall be designated in accordance with Chapter 144 (relating to civil service).
Cross References. Section 12002 is referred to in sections 12001, 14406.1 of this title.
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