The Township Manager shall organize the Police Department to
include a Division of Operations to provide for patrol services and
a Division of Administration to provide for community services, administrative
services and support services.
In addition to a Police Chief, the following offices are established
within the Police Department. The duties of each office shall be as
set forth herein and, in addition thereto, shall include such duties
as may be prescribed in the Police Department rules and regulations
as may be promulgated by the Township Manager.
A. Police Captains. The duties of Police Captain shall be to have direct
supervisory control over the division to which such Police Captain
has been assigned.
B. Police Lieutenants. The duties of Police Lieutenant shall be the
patrol squad leader and shall assist the Police Captain of the Division
of Operations in planning and administering the activities and operations
of the uniform divisions. As squad leader, he/she shall perform such
other duties as may be directed by the Police Captain of the Division
of Operations.
C. Police Sergeants. The duties of Police Sergeant shall vary according
to assignment:
(1) A Police Sergeant assigned to a patrol squad shall assist the squad
leader in planning and administering the activities and operations
of the uniform division and shall direct and supervise all activities
of personnel assigned to his/her authority during his/her tour of
duty.
(2) A Police Sergeant assigned to the Detective Bureau shall command
and control the Detective Bureau and shall be responsible for the
overall operations and activities of the Detective Bureau. He/she
shall assist the Police Captain of the Division of Operations in planning
and administering the activities and operations of the Detective Bureau.
D. Police officers. The number of police officers in the Police Department
shall be consistent with the total authorized personnel of the Police
Department. The duties of police officers shall be as required by
law and as may be prescribed in Police Department rules and regulations
as may be promulgated by the Township Manager.