[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council
of the Borough of Medford Lakes as indicated in article histories.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Police Rules and Regulations — See Ch. A240.
[Adopted 8-28-1985 by Ord. No. 214]
There is hereby established a department of
municipal government of the Borough of Medford Lakes, to be known
and designated as the "Police Department of the Borough of Medford
Lakes." The office of Chief of Police is hereby affirmed. The Chief
of Police shall be appointed by the Manager. The removal of the Chief
of Police shall be in the manner and as provided by law.
[Added 1-23-2001 by Ord. No. 472; amended 5-28-2014 by Ord. No.
617]
There are hereby established the positions of
Police Chief, Lieutenant (1), Sergeant (up to 2), Corporal (up to
2), and Patrol Officers (up to 5). In any event, the Department shall
consist of no more than nine officers, regardless of rank. The creation
of additional officer positions may be done only through the amendment
of this section.
[Amended 5-28-2014 by Ord. No. 617]
Appointments to or promotions within the Department
shall be made by the Municipal Manager as provided by law, and as
further set forth in § 4-23 below.
No person shall be appointed an officer or member
of the Police Department unless:
A.
He is a citizen of the United States.
B.
He is sound in body and of good health sufficient
to satisfy the Board of Trustees of the Police and Firemen's Retirement
System of New Jersey that such person is eligible to membership in
the retirement system, in the event such system is duly adopted by
the Borough of Medford Lakes.
[Amended 9-12-1985 by Ord. No. 216]
C.
He is able to read, write and speak the English language
well and intelligently.
D.
He is of good moral character.
E.
He shall, if so requested by the Municipal Manager,
submit to and pass such physical examination conducted by a qualified
physician designated by the Municipal Manager.
[Amended 6-22-2006 by Ord. No. 520]
F.
No person shall be eligible for appointment who has
been convicted of any crime constituting an indictable offense, or
who has been convicted of any crime or offense involving moral turpitude
that in the judgment of the Municipal Manager would be prejudicial
to the morale or effectiveness of the Police Department.
G.
No person shall be eligible for appointment who does
not fall within any age category as may be established by state statute
or regulation, and provided that nothing herein contained shall be
construed to prohibit the continuance in office or employment of any
person who is permanently employed by the municipality in the Police
Department at a fixed annual salary and whose sole occupation is that
of police officer.
[Amended 6-22-2006 by Ord. No. 520]
All applicants for appointment as members of
the Police Department or as special law enforcement officers shall
complete and file with the Municipal Manager a written application
on a form to be prescribed by the Borough Council and furnished by
the Borough Clerk.
The Municipal Manager may, in his discretion,
administer an examination to be given to each applicant, either written
or oral, or both, the purpose of which shall be to test the mental
and moral fitness of the applicant.
[Amended 9-12-1985 by Ord. No. 216; 5-28-2014 by Ord. No.
617]
The Borough Manager, as the appropriate authority,
shall promulgate rules and regulations for the government of the force
and for the discipline of its members. Such rules and regulations
shall thereafter be adopted by ordinance circulated by the Chief of
Police to the officers and each officer shall sign an acknowledgement
and be bound by same. A copy shall also be made available to the Borough
Council.
The Director of the Department of Public Safety
shall have and exercise the following authority and shall perform
the following duties:
The Municipal Manager shall have supervisory
responsibility for the conduct of the Police Department and the efficient
and effective operation thereof. He shall be the "appropriate authority"
as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118. The Municipal Manager shall be
responsible for the enforcement by the Police Department under the
direction of the Chief of Police of the applicable laws of the state
and ordinances of the Borough, and administration of the rules and
regulations prescribed for the conduct and control of the Department.
A.
He shall, in the exercise of his authority and in
order to accomplish his duties, issue such orders and give such instructions
as he may from time to time deem necessary or proper in the operation,
administration and management of the Police Department and in relation
to the work of the special law enforcement officers assigned to active
duty.
B.
He shall, in the event of an emergency involving the
protection of life or property or the preservation of the public peace,
health and welfare, whenever he may deem it advisable, take command
of the police officers and the special law enforcement officers assigned
to active duty, and direct their operations in the discharge of their
duties.
C.
He shall take whatever other action and measures are
necessary to promote the effective and efficient management and control
of the Police Department.
The Chief of Police shall be the head of the
Police Department. He shall be directly responsible to the appropriate
authority for the efficiency and routine day-to-day operations of
the Police Department.
The Chief of Police shall, pursuant to policies
established by the appropriate authority:
A.
Administer and enforce rules and regulations, and
special emergency directives for the disposition and discipline of
the force and its officers and personnel as promulgated by resolution,
ordinance, or the appropriate authority;
B.
Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers
and duties of the force;
C.
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all subordinates
and other personnel;
D.
Delegate such of his authority as he may deem necessary
for the efficient operation of the force to be exercised under his
direction and supervision;
E.
Be on duty eight hours during the daytime, as his
normal duty shift, or as may be directed by the Manager. Emergent
matters will dictate different scheduling. Because of the small size
of the Police Department, it is the policy directive of the Borough
Council that unless departmental conditions require otherwise, at
the discretion of the Manager, the Chief of Police shall spend an
average of four hours per day on the road.
F.
Furnish to Borough Council a monthly operations report
at least three days prior to the second regular Borough Council meeting
of the month which shall include:
G.
Review the reports and recommendations of the Lieutenant
regarding discipline and the conduct of all members of the police
force and make record of any delinquencies or charges calling same
to the attention of Borough Manager including the recommendation for
dismissal from the force.
[Amended 9-12-1985 by Ord. No. 216]
H.
Arrange for the training schedule of all members including
refresher courses. Advise the Borough Manager concerning training
programs with recommendations for Manager to act upon.
[Amended by 9-12-1985 by Ord. No. 216]
I.
Administer the rules and regulations governing the
Police Department including standards of uniforms and the wearing
thereof.
J.
Investigate and examine all applicants for appointment
to the force furnishing Borough Manager with a written report of such
investigation.
[Amended by 9-12-1985 by Ord. No. 216]
K.
Post in advance schedules of vacation periods to be
approved by the Borough Manager.
L.
Carry out the policies of the Borough Manager.
M.
Attend Borough Council meetings monthly (last meeting
of the month) to answer any questions which may arise from the monthly
reports, the public or Council members; attend any special meeting
of the Borough Council if requested to be present.
N.
Furnish reports or studies which the Borough Council
may from time to time deem it helpful and appropriate in measuring
the efficiency and service of all the members of the Department in
carrying out the policies of the Borough Council.
O.
Make recommendations for promotion in rank as well
as commendations in conjunction with the Borough Manager, where appropriate,
with final approval to be by Borough Manager.
P.
Be responsible for the quality and effectiveness of
police services rendered by his subordinates.
Q.
Make recommendations to the Borough Council and Borough
Manager regarding the adoption of rules and regulations for the control,
disposition and discipline of the Police Department. Such rules may
pertain to training, efficiency, the use and care of equipment and
apparatus.
[Amended by 9-12-1985 by Ord. No. 216]
R.
Be available at all times to the Manager or to the
officer in charge, subject to reasonable vacation scheduling, for
emergent matters by telephone (land line or mobile), pager or other
effective means of communication.
[Amended 6-22-2006 by Ord. No. 520]
[Amended by 9-12-1985 by Ord. No. 216; 6-22-2006 by Ord. No.
520]
The Police Department shall consist of the Chief
of Police and such number of Lieutenants. Sergeants, Corporals and
patrolmen as may be determined from time to time by ordinance of the
Borough Council. The Lieutenant, if there be but one Lieutenant, or
the Senior Lieutenant, if more than one, shall be designated as the
officer in charge of internal affairs.
The salaries for the members of the Police Department
shall be established by the Borough Council in the Annual Salary Ordinance
or as amended during the year.
All members of the Police Department shall,
before entering upon the performance of their duties, take and subscribe
an oath of office and such other oaths as may be required by law.
[Amended by 9-12-1985 by Ord. No. 216]
The Chief of Police, Lieutenants, Sergeants,
Corporals, and patrolmen shall have the power and authority conferred
upon members and officers of such police force by N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118
and 40A:14-152.
The Chief of Police shall be subordinate to
the Manager and shall receive his orders from the Manager.
The Borough Council shall at all times have
full power and authority to amend or supplement this article and the
rules and regulations which are hereafter adopted, to repeal any part
of this article, to repeal or supplement any one or more of the regulations.
[Amended by 9-12-1985 by Ord. No. 216]
It shall be the duty of the members of the Police
Department and special law enforcement officers when assigned to active
duty to see to the enforcement of all applicable state laws and ordinances
of the Borough; and to preserve order and prevent infractions of the
law and to arrest violators thereof. Every member of the Police Department
and special law enforcement officers shall conduct themselves in a
proper and law abiding manner at all times, and avoid the use of unnecessary
force. Each member of the Department and special law enforcement officers
shall obey the orders and directions of his supervisors and shall
comply with the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations
of the Department.
[Amended 6-11-1987 by Ord. No. 233]
The Municipal Manager may appoint special law
enforcement officers for a term not exceeding one year. Such appointments
may be revoked for cause after adequate hearing, unless the appointment
is for four months or less, in which event, the appointment may be
revoked without cause or hearing. They shall not be members of the
Police Department, and their powers, rights and duties shall immediately
cease at the expiration of the term for which they were appointed
as such special law enforcement officer unless the person:
A.
Is a resident of this state during the term of appointment;
B.
Is able to read, write and speak the English language
well and intelligently and has a high school diploma or its equivalent;
C.
Is sound in body and of good health;
D.
Is of good moral character;
E.
Has not been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty
or which would make him unfit to perform the duties of his office;
F.
Has successfully undergone the same psychological
testing that is required of all full-time police officers in the municipality;
(1)
Every applicant for the position of special law enforcement
officer appointed pursuant to this section shall have fingerprints
taken, which fingerprints shall be filed with the Division of State
Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
(2)
Every such special law enforcement officer shall be
under the supervision and direction of the Chief of Police except
as otherwise provided in this article.
(3)
Every such special law enforcement officer shall perform
his or her duties only when expressly assigned to active duty and
only within the limits of the municipality except when in fresh pursuit
of any person pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2A:156-1 et seq.
(4)
Every such special law enforcement officer shall comply
with the provisions of this section and the rules and regulations
promulgated for the conduct and decorum for the regular members of
the Police Department.
(5)
Appointments as special law enforcement officers shall
be made in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.8 et seq., and their
duties and qualifications shall be as set forth therein.
(6)
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.17, it is hereby established
that the number of Class One Special Officers shall be limited to
10, and the number of Class Two Special Officers shall be limited
to three. The classifications shall be based upon the duties to be
performed by the special law enforcement officer as follows:
(a)
Class One: Officers of this class shall be authorized
to perform routine traffic detail, spectator control and similar duties.
Class One officers shall have the power to issue summonses for disorderly
persons and petty disorderly persons offenses, violations of municipal
ordinances and violations of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes. The
use of a firearm by an officer of this class shall be strictly prohibited,
and no Class One officer shall be assigned any duties which may require
the carrying or use of a firearm.
(b)
Class Two: Officers of this class shall be authorized
to exercise full powers and duties similar to those of a permanent,
regularly appointed full-time police officer. The use of a firearm
by an officer of this class may be authorized only after the officer
has been fully certified as successfully completing training as prescribed
by the Commission.
[Amended by 9-12-1985 by Ord. No. 216]
Throughout this article, the masculine gender
shall include the feminine, and the singular number shall include
the plural, and vice versa, unless the context of the chapter indicates
otherwise.
[Added 2-13-2013 by Ord. No. 602]
A.
Authorization.
(1)
Members of the Borough's Police Department, whether they be
full-time or part-time, are expressly authorized to engage in security-related
and traffic control activities during their off-duty hours for private
persons or entities, so long as the arrangements therefor are made
through this municipality and any compensation paid to the officers
for such service is channeled through this Borough.
(2)
The officers performing said off-duty services authorized hereunder
are also authorized to wear a Borough police uniform; however, nothing
herein shall in any way imply or be deemed to express any commitment
or obligation by the municipality to pay said officers compensation
for overtime or extra-duty work; in fact, the governing body hereby
disclaims any such commitment, obligation, or responsibility.
(3)
The authorization set forth in this section shall apply only to security-related
and traffic control activities during off-duty hours for private persons
or entities.
(4)
In granting this authorization, the Borough of Medford Lakes assumes
no responsibility or liability for the actions or nonactions of the
off-duty officers.
B.
Compensation.
(1)
All compensation to be paid to said officers by the private persons
or entities shall be first paid by said person or entity to the Borough.
The amount to be paid to the Borough shall be set forth by resolution
of the governing body and shall include charges for hourly performance
of traffic control/security in a Borough uniform and utilizing a police
vehicle, hourly performance where the officer is in uniform and not
utilizing a police vehicle, and an administrative charge for police
and/or vehicle(s). Compensation to officers hereunder shall include
taxes and other deductions required to be made by the Borough Treasurer.
Under no circumstances will the Borough advance monies to the officer
involved.
[Amended 8-14-2013 by Ord. No. 606; 10-13-2016 by Ord. No. 638]
(2)
The Borough shall request that escrow be deposited by the private
person or entity requesting the service. The amount of escrow shall
be based upon the estimated amount of time and cost for the service
requested. The Treasurer shall deposit the moneys collected from said
private persons or entities for payment of the extra-duty officers
into a special trust fund. All members of the Police Department shall
be paid for services performed on the regular pay date, upon submission
of a pay slip approved by the Chief of Police or his designee and
properly authorized by the private person or entity. Any unused escrow
shall be returned to the private person or entity after completion
of the requested service. If additional amounts are owed, the private
person or entity shall be invoiced by the Borough, and that invoice
shall be paid within 10 days. If a private person or entity has any
outstanding invoices, the Borough may choose to refrain from the provision
of off-duty police services until such invoices are paid in full.
[Amended 8-14-2013 by Ord. No. 606]
(3)
Pursuant to memoranda issued by the State of New Jersey Department
of the Treasury, Division of Pensions, dated August l989, and February
l990, it is the express intention of this section that off-duty work
authorized by this section shall entitle police officers to coverage
under the Police and Firemen's Retirement System where they are
injured during off-duty or outside employment authorized by this section.
Both the Borough and the members of the Borough's Police Department
are familiar with these memoranda and, because the employees shall
ultimately be subject to departmental discipline and control, and
because they are paid by the Borough, albeit at a rate of pay not
their regular or overtime rate, they are in accordance with the February
l990 memorandum prepared by Douglas R. Forrester, Director, Division
of Pension, above hereto and made a part hereof, considered to be
covered for injury or death which may occur while performing those
duties.
(4)
Extended service. In the event of a prolonged detail of a nonuniform
nature, the fee shall be subject to negotiation between the Police
Department and the company requesting the services, subject, however,
to first approval by the Borough Council.
(5)
Benefits. Social security, Medicare, employer and disability and
other payroll deductions and benefits shall remain the responsibility
of the third-party entity requesting the police officers' services.
(6)
Minimum pay. Unless a particular assignment is specifically scheduled
for a period of less than four hours, the minimum pay for each officer's
service shall be for a period of four hours. In addition, the third-party
entity requesting the services must provide a two hours' notice
of cancellation, and, if notification is not made at least two hours
prior to the scheduled commencement time, the four-hour minimum pay
requirement shall be complied with.
C.
Insurance; agreement. Prior to commencing off-duty employment for
private persons or entities, the officers must obtain from said person
or entity the following:
(2)
Written assurance that the officers are covered by the private employer's
workmen's compensation insurance and personal liability insurance
policies, which insurance shall include a copy of said insurance policies
and shall provide for a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 for any one
claim or $2,000,000 for any aggregate claims;
(3)
Such other information or documentation as may from time to time
be required by the governing body.
D.
Indemnification. Any private person or entity requesting the services
of extra-duty police officers shall indemnify and hold harmless the
Borough of Medford Lakes, its officials and employees, for any and
all damages which may arise from the officer's employment by
said private person or entity.
E.
Supervision by Chief of Police.
(1)
The Chief of Police of the Borough of Medford Lakes shall be responsible
for the overall conduct of the members of his department in following
the rules and regulations promulgated herein, and shall insure that
the terms, conditions and provisions of this section shall be fully
and faithfully carried out. Additionally, the Chief of Police shall
have authority to control officers engaged in off-duty or outside
employment pursuant to this section, and shall further have the authority
to discipline any and all officers so engaged in outside employment,
should cause for such charges arise or exist.
(2)
The Chief of Police, or his designee(s), shall be responsible for
the assignment of all off-duty police-related activities and the billing
of all compensation due to the Borough.
F.
Utilization of municipal vehicles. Police officers engaging in off-duty
activities, as authorized and required by this section, may be permitted
to utilize a municipal vehicle subject to the approval and consent
of the Chief of Police.
G.
Emergency. The Chief of Police, or his designee, shall have the authority
to order any police officer engaged in an off-duty assignment to respond
to an emergency within the Borough. He, and his designee, shall further
have the right to terminate any off-duty assignment if he determines
that the assignment creates an unacceptable risk to the health, safety
and welfare of the off-duty officer or the Borough and its residents.
In the event of emergency or termination as described above, the private
entity or person shall not be responsible for the payment of the officer's
hourly rate, except for those hours already incurred.
[Added 1-8-2014 by Ord. No. 614]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide all eligible candidates
for promotion with fair notice and equal access to the promotional
process. Additionally, the goal of this section is to strive to identify
the most qualified members of the Police Department for promotion
to leadership positions within the Department and to set forth the
components of the promotional process that will be utilized in carrying
out the process.
B.
"Promotion" defined. "Promotion" denotes vertical movement or advancement
in the organization hierarchy from one rank to another, usually accompanied
by increases in salary. The promotional process begins with identifying
employees who have the potential for assuming greater responsibility
and who possess the skills, knowledge, maturity and abilities required
to perform at the level being considered for promotion. It is the
intent of the governing body to utilize a promotional process governed
by state law as well as in compliance with applicable standards of
the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.
As used below, in any promotion that includes a minimum-years-of-service
requirement, it shall be understood that continuous years of service
are required. Should there be any break in service, such service time
will be recalculated from the date service is resumed.
C.
Promotion to the rank of Corporal.
(1)
Eligibility. No person shall be eligible for a promotion to the rank
of Corporal unless that person shall have served as a police officer
for at least three years and at least one year with the Medford Lakes
Police Department prior to the deadline for submission of a letter
of intent to participate in the promotional process.
(2)
Educational requirement. While a degree in higher education is encouraged
by the Borough, special consideration will be given to those officers
currently employed by the Borough as of January 1, 2014, who do not
have a higher education degree in the consideration of promotion to
Corporal. Generally, no person shall be eligible to participate in
the process for promotion to the rank of Corporal unless that person
shall have obtained an Associates Degree (or sixty-four-credit equivalent)
or Bachelors Degree (or one-hundred-twenty-eight-credit equivalent).
This requirement may be waived based upon cumulative criteria, such
as years of experience, at the discretion of the Medford Lakes Borough
Manager. Candidates for promotion that have obtained a degree shall
be required to submit an official college transcript or diploma evidencing
satisfaction of this requirement, unless the candidate has already
submitted same and one is on file in connection with the candidate's
initial appointment as a police officer.
(3)
Testing. Candidates for Corporal shall participate in the testing process set forth in Subsection F of this section.
(4)
Background investigation. A review of the candidate's personnel,
training and background investigation files will be conducted. An
up-to-date background investigation shall be conducted. Falsification
of any record or document would lead to the candidate being rejected
or dismissed from the process.
D.
Promotion to the rank of Sergeant.
(1)
Eligibility. No person shall be eligible for a promotion to the rank
of Sergeant unless that person shall have served as a police officer
for at least five years and at least three years with the Medford
Lakes Police Department. Additionally, the officer must have served
at least one year at the rank of Corporal prior to the deadline for
submission of a letter of intent to participate in the promotional
process. The above requirements with regard to years of service as
an officer, with the Department, or in a lower rank may be relaxed
by the Township Manager as the appropriate authority, provided that
the Manager provides a written statement to Council for the basis
of the waiver.
[Amended 5-28-2014 by Ord. No. 617]
(2)
Educational requirement. No person shall be eligible to participate
in the process for promotion to the rank of Sergeant unless that person
shall have obtained an Associates Degree (or sixty-four-credit equivalent)
or Bachelors Degree (or one-hundred-twenty-eight-credit equivalent).
Candidates for promotion shall be required to submit an official college
transcript or diploma evidencing satisfaction of this requirement,
unless the candidate has already submitted same and one is on file
in connection with the candidate's initial appointment as a police
officer.
(3)
Testing. Candidates for Sergeant shall participate in the testing process set forth in Subsection F of this section.
(4)
Background investigation. A review of the candidate's personnel,
training and background investigation files will be conducted. An
up-to-date background investigation shall be conducted. Falsification
of any record or document would lead to the candidate being rejected
or dismissed from the process.
E.
Promotion to the rank of Lieutenant.
(1)
Eligibility. No person shall be eligible for a promotion to the rank
of Lieutenant unless that person shall have served in the Medford
Lakes Police Department for at least five years prior to the deadline
for submission of a letter of intent to participate in the promotional
process. Additionally, the officer must have served at least two years
at the rank of Corporal or higher prior to the deadline for submission
of a letter of intent to participate in the promotional process. The
above requirements with regard to years of service as an officer,
with the Department, or in a lower rank may be relaxed by the Township
Manager as the appropriate authority, provided that the Manager provides
a written statement to Council for the basis of the waiver.
[Amended 5-28-2014 by Ord. No. 617]
(2)
Educational requirement. No person shall be eligible to participate
in the process for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant unless that
person shall have obtained an Associates Degree (or sixty-four-credit
equivalent) or Bachelors Degree (or one-hundred-twenty-eight-credit
equivalent). Candidates for promotion shall be required to submit
an official college transcript or diploma evidencing satisfaction
of this requirement, unless the candidate has already submitted same
and one is on file in connection with the candidate's initial
appointment as a police officer.
(3)
Testing. Candidates for lieutenant shall participate in the testing process set forth in Subsection F of this section.
(4)
Background investigation. A review of the candidate's personnel,
training and background investigation files will be conducted. An
up-to-date background investigation shall be conducted. Falsification
of any record or document would lead to the candidate being rejected
or dismissed from the process.
F.
Testing process for promotion.
(1)
The Chief of Police shall obtain permission from the Borough Manager
to hold a promotional examination process. After having received such
approval, the Chief of Police or his designee shall provide a written
announcement of the promotional process to all sworn personnel. The
announcement shall include a recitation of the eligibility and educational
requirements, if any, for the position. Candidates for promotion shall
be required to submit a written request to the Chief of Police or
his designee prior to the closing date of the announcement to participate
in the process. The announcement shall include a description of the
promotional process and should indicate to candidates the format,
length and duration of any examinations, together with a description
of any other portions of the promotional process, any minimum cut-off
scores to continue to advance and a numerical weight assigned to each
element. No person shall be eligible to participate in the promotional
process unless he or she has submitted a written request prior to
the deadline set forth by the Chief of Police or his designee.
(a)
Written examination. At least 45 days before the written examination,
the Chief of Police or his designee shall announce the date, time
and location of the written examination. The Chief of Police shall
obtain authorization from the Borough Manager to enter into a contract
with New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, the International
Association of Chiefs of Police or other comparable testing entity
to develop, conduct and grade the written multiple-choice examination.
The written examination will consist of a series of multiple-choice
questions. The Chief of Police or his designee may submit or suggest
any appropriate topic areas or questions to the outside testing entity
to include in the examination. These questions will be based upon
basic police practices and may include police and investigative procedures,
supervisory and administrative principles, New Jersey criminal law,
report writing, search and seizure issues, New Jersey Attorney General
Guidelines and Directives and legal aspects and requirements of police
work. The Chief of Police or his designee shall provide a written
announcement of the reading list or syllabus of possible sources of
materials utilized in developing the test in order for candidates
to prepare for the written examination. Eligible candidates who are
scheduled to work during the written examination will be excused from
duty to take the examination. The written examination shall account
for 15% of a candidate's promotional score. A review of the candidate's
personnel, training and background investigation files shall account
for 15% of the candidate's promotional score. Falsification of
any record or document would lead to the candidate's being rejected
or dismissed from the process.
(b)
Panel interview. Candidates for promotion shall be evaluated
by a panel for an oral interview. The oral interview panel shall consist
of five members (two members of the Borough Council, the Chief of
Police, and one Chief of Police retired or current from another municipality).
For purposes of the oral interview the Borough Manager will be present.
Each candidate shall be presented with the same questions or topics,
designed to elicit open-ended responses so that the oral interview
panel can determine the candidate's promotional potential, maturity,
composure and leadership abilities. Each member of the oral interview
panel shall rate the candidate based upon a score of 1 to 100 in the
oral interview. The scores will then be added and divided by the number
of oral interviews to arrive at the candidate's score for the
oral interview phase. Candidates for promotion, as well as members
of the oral interview panel, shall not discuss or disclose the contents
or subject matter topics of the oral interview process until after
all oral interviews are concluded. The Borough Manager or his designee
may require promotional candidates and oral interview panel members
to sign a confidentiality and nondisclosure agreement[1] to insure compliance with these requirements. The interview
panel will make its scores available to the Borough Manager. The cumulative
calculations will be averaged by the Manager, which shall account
for 15% of the candidate's promotional score.
[1]
Editor's Note: The sample candidate and Oral Board Panel
member agreements regarding confidentiality and nondisclosure are
on file in the Borough offices.
(c)
Borough Manager interview. Candidates for promotion shall be
interviewed by the Borough Manager. Each candidate shall be presented
with the same questions or topics, designed to elicit open-ended responses
so that the Borough Manager can determine the candidate's promotional
potential, maturity, composure and leadership abilities. The Borough
Manager shall rate the candidate based upon a score of 1 to 100 in
the oral interview. The Borough Manager interview shall account for
55% of the candidate's promotional score.
(2)
Appointments to or promotions within the Department shall be made
by the Municipal Manager as the appointing authority as provided by
law.
G.
Lateral entry or lateral transfers. No lateral entry or lateral transfer
is permitted from another agency to a promotional rank within the
Police Department.
H.
Security of promotional materials. The Borough Manager or his or
her designee shall be responsible for the security and custody of
promotional materials. All promotional materials will remain in the
secured promotional file located in the office of the Borough Manager
or such other secure area as designated by the Borough Manager.
[Adopted 3-9-2017 by Ord.
No. 641]
The position of Police Chaplain for the Medford Lakes Police
Department is hereby created in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141.
The position will be a volunteer position. The position of Chaplain
shall be under the Chief of Police.
Any person appointed as Chaplain shall be an ordained clergyman
in good standing in the religious body from which he/she is selected.
The Chaplain shall have basic training and shall be a certified Police
Chaplain credentialed in accordance with the policies of the Medford
Lakes Police Department and shall be qualified in accordance with
N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141.
The duties of Police Chaplain shall include, but not be limited
to, assisting the Medford Lakes Police Department in death notifications,
station house adjustments, and any other duties that may be assigned
by the Chief of Police.
Any person appointed as Chaplain shall serve in that capacity
without rank or salary.
A person appointed as Chaplain shall serve for a period of one
year from the date of appointment and shall continue to serve in that
capacity until he/she is either terminated or reappointed with the
recommendation of the Chief of Police.
The Chief of Police may recommend to the Borough Manager persons
that he/she believes meet the qualifications of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141
as well as the policies of the Police Department with reference to
Chaplains, if any. All applicants for the position of Chaplain shall
be reviewed by the Chief of Police, Senior Police Chaplain and Chaplain
liaison to determine his/her qualifications in accordance with this
chapter and shall make recommendations to the Borough Manager regarding
the appointment as Chaplain. The Borough Manager shall appoint Chaplains
in accordance with this chapter with the advice and consent of Borough
Council.
