Pennsylvania Statutes Title 42 Pa.C.S.A. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 8952. Primary municipal police jurisdiction

(1) Any offense which the officer views or otherwise has probable cause to believe was committed within his jurisdiction.

(2) Any other event that occurs within his primary jurisdiction and which reasonably requires action on the part of the police in order to preserve, protect or defend persons or property or to otherwise maintain the peace and dignity of this Commonwealth.