Pennsylvania § 12419 - Police force.

Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12419 — Police force., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12419. Police force.

(a) General rule.--Council may establish and maintain a police force and define the duties of the force in accordance with Chapter 120 (relating to police force).

(b) Method of providing police services.--Subject to the requirements of 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 23 Subch. A (relating to intergovernmental cooperation), council may provide for police services as follows:

(1) by municipal police officers under a contract;

(2) through the purchase of the police services; or

(3) by joining or developing a consolidated regional police service.

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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12419 cover?

Section 12419 ("Police force.") 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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