Pennsylvania § 12002 - Designation of chief.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12002 — Designation of chief., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12002. Designation of chief.
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.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12002 cover?
Section 12002 ("Designation of chief.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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