The mayor may appoint extra police officers, whenever it is necessary in the judgment of the mayor for the public safety or to preserve order, to serve for a period designated by council, not to exceed 30 days and whose compensation shall be fixed by council.
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