[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Washington as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 12-20-1971 as Ch. IV of
the Revised General Ordinances]
[Amended 4-16-1973; 8-18-1975; 12-21-1981 by Ord. No. 47-81; 5-19-1986 by Ord. No. 17-86; 7-15-1991 by Ord. No. 21-91; 9-21-1998 by Ord. No. 29-98; 6-19-2000 by Ord. No. 16-00; 7-16-2001 by Ord. No. 21-01; 12-21-2015 by Ord.
No. 14-15; 5-15-2017 by Ord. No. 08-17; 7-16-2018 by Ord. No. 10-18]
The Police Department of the Township of Washington is hereby
established and shall consist of a Chief of Police, not more than
two Captains, not more than four Lieutenants, not more than three
Sergeants First Class, not more than 10 Sergeants, not more than eight
Corporals, not more than 25 patrolmen and not more than 21 special
officers.
The officers and members of the Police Department
shall be appointed by the Township Committee to hold office as provided
by law and shall receive such salary as the Township Committee may
determine.
[Amended 8-18-1997 by Ord. No. 20-97]
The Township Committee shall serve as the appropriate
authority, as the same is defined in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, to whom
the Police Chief shall be directly responsible for the efficiency
and routine day-to-day operations of the Police Department.
[Amended 8-18-1997 by Ord. No. 20-97]
The Mayor shall, each year as soon after the
reorganization of the Township Committee as may be possible, select
and designate two members of the Township Committee who shall constitute
the Police Committee. The Mayor shall designate one of the members
as Chairman of the Committee, who shall be known as the "Police Commissioner,"
and the second member as Vice Chairman, who shall be known as the
"Deputy Police Commissioner." Subject to the direction of the Police
Committee and further subject to the authority vested in the Township
Committee, the Police Commissioner or, in the case of his/her absence
from the Township for more than three days, the Deputy Commissioner
shall oversee the operations of the Police Department.
The Township Committee shall establish by resolution
and may from time to time amend and repeal by resolution such rules
and regulations as it may deem necessary for the government and efficient
working of the entire Department. When adopted, these rules and regulations
shall be posted at police headquarters by the Police Commissioner
within five days after their adoption, and a copy thereof shall be
delivered to each member of the Department within five days after
adoption.
[Amended 5-19-1986 by Ord. No. 17-86; 9-20-1993 by Ord. No. 26-93; 7-17-1995 by Ord. No. 23-95; 6-15-1998 by Ord. No. 21-98; 12-21-1998 by Ord. No.
40-98]
A.
Each applicant for membership in the Police Department
shall be a United States citizen and shall comply with all of the
laws of the State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. On or after December
1, 2013, each applicant must have either an associate degree from
an accredited college or university, have earned at least 60 college
credits from an accredited college or university or have completed
three years' active military service concluding with an honorable
discharge.
[Amended 5-15-2000 by Ord. No. 12-00; 7-15-2002 by Ord. No. 26-02; 11-18-2013 by Ord. No. 19-13]
B.
No person shall be given nor shall he/she accept a
permanent appointment in the Township as a police officer unless such
person has successfully completed a police training course at a school
approved and authorized by the Police Training Commission in the Department
of Law and Public Safety, pursuant to the Police Training Act, N.J.S.A.
52:17B-66 et seq.
C.
A qualified person for the Township Police Department
shall be given a probationary or temporary appointment as a police
officer in the Township for a total period not exceeding one year
for the purpose of enabling the person seeking permanent appointment
to take a police training course as prescribed in the Police Training
Act, N.J.S.A. 52:17B-66. et seq. However, the time period set forth
above may exceed one year for those persons enrolled prior to the
one-year limit in a police training course scheduled to end subsequent
to the one-year limit, and for those persons who, prior to the one-year
limit have been scheduled to attend a police training course which
commences subsequent to the one-year limit. In no case shall any extension
granted for the reasons herein listed exceed six months.
D.
Upon successful completion of the police training course as set forth in Subsection C herein, the probationary or temporary appointment of the person shall continue for twelve months. The purpose of the additional twelve-month probationary or temporary appointment is to permit the Township to determine whether the person satisfactorily performs his/her duties as a Township police officer. The additional twelve-month probationary or temporary appointment period shall commence on the date of graduation from the police training course set forth above,
Each member of the Police Department shall,
before entering upon the performance of his duties, take and subscribe
an oath to bear true faith and allegiance to the government established
in this state, to support the Constitutions of the United States of
America and the State of New Jersey and to faithfully, impartially
and justly discharge and perform all the duties of his office, which
oath or affirmation shall be filed with the Clerk.
[Amended 5-16-1977; 5-19-1986 by Ord. No. 17-86; 2-14-2018 by Ord. No.
02-18]
A.
The Township shall appoint a Chief of Police, who shall have all
the powers set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 and who shall be directly
responsible to the Township Committee, as 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:
(1)
Administer and enforce rules and regulations and special emergency
directives for the disposition and discipline of the force and its
officers and personnel;
(2)
Have, exercise, and discharge the functions, powers and duties of
the force;
(3)
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all subordinates and other
personnel;
(4)
Delegate such of his authority as the Chief may deem necessary for
the efficient operation of the force to be exercised under the Chief's
direction and supervision; and
(5)
Report at least monthly to the Township Committee, as the appropriate
authority, in such form as shall be prescribed by such authority on
the operation of the force during the preceding month, and make such
other reports as may be requested by the Township Committee.
B.
The Chief of Police shall recommend to the Police Committee from
time to time the purchase of new equipment or the repair or rearrangement
of such old equipment as will increase the efficiency of the Department.
He shall have full charge and control of all the apparatus and equipment
of the Department and its assignment and use and shall be held responsible
for its care, cleanliness and safekeeping.
C.
The Chief of Police shall, at his discretion, assign members of the Washington Township Police Department to work assigned to these work functions, and the officers assigned within these functions may be changed from time to time as necessary to efficiently carry out the duties of the Department as mandated by § 27-9.
The Police Department, through its Chief, shall:
A.
Preserve the public peace; protect life and property;
prevent crime; detect and arrest offenders against the penal laws
and ordinances effective within the Township; suppress riots, mobs
and insurrections; disperse unlawful or dangerous assemblage; and
preserve order at all elections and public meetings and assemblages.
B.
Administer and enforce laws and ordinances to regulate,
direct, control and restrict the movement of vehicular and pedestrian
traffic and the use of the streets by vehicles and persons; to protect
the safety and facilitate the convenience of motorists and pedestrians;
and to make and enforce rules and regulations not inconsistent with
the ordinances and resolutions of the Township for such purposes.
C.
Remove or cause to be removed all nuisances in the
public streets, parks and other public places of the Township and
inspect and observe all places of public amusement or assemblage and
all places of business requiring any state or municipal license or
permit and report thereon to the appropriate department.
D.
Provide proper police attendance and protection at
fires.
E.
Provide for the attendance of its members in court
as necessary for the prosecution and trial of persons charged with
crimes and offenses and shall cooperate fully with the law enforcement
and prosecuting authorities of federal, state and county governments.
F.
Operate a training program to maintain and improve
the police efficiency of the members of the Department.
[Amended 7-16-2018 by Ord. No. 10-18]
A.
There may also be appointed not more than seven Class One, seven
Class Two and seven Class Three special law enforcement officers in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.8 et seq. Such special law enforcement
officers shall meet the qualifications set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.10
and be trained in accordance with the standards of the Police Training
Commission. Such special law enforcement officers shall be under the
instructions of the Chief of Police, be subject to such rules and
regulations as applicable to the Police Department and shall be appointed
for a term not exceeding one year, but may be appointed, reappointed
or employed as the occasion demands. The Chief of Police may authorize
special law enforcement officers when on duty to exercise the same
powers and authority as regular members of the Police Department,
subject to the certification and training requirements of N.J.S.A.
40A:14-146.11, including the carrying of firearms and the power of
arrest. Such special law enforcement officers shall not be members
of the Police Department. Their powers, rights and duties shall immediately
cease and terminate at the expiration of the term for which they were
appointed.
B.
There shall be three classifications of special officers. The Police
Training Commission shall prescribe by rule or regulation the training
standards to be established for each classification. The classifications
shall be based on the duties to be performed by the special law enforcement
officer, as follows:
(1)
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 Township
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.
No Class One officer shall be assigned any duties which may require
the carrying or use of a firearm.
(2)
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
Police Training Commission.
(3)
Class Three. 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 while providing security at a public
or nonpublic school or a county college on the school or college premises
during hours when the public or nonpublic school or county college
is normally in session or when it is occupied by public or nonpublic
school or county college students or their teachers or professors.
While on duty in the jurisdiction of employment, an officer may respond
to offenses or emergencies off school or college grounds if they occur
in the officer's presence while traveling to a school facility or
county college, but an officer shall not otherwise be dispatched or
dedicated to any assignment off school or college property. The use
of a firearm by an officer of this class shall be authorized pursuant
to the provisions of Subsection b. of Section 7 of P.L. 1985, c. 39
(N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.14). An officer of this class shall not be authorized
to carry a firearm while off duty unless the officer complies with
the requirements set forth in Subsection I. of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6 authorizing
a retired law enforcement officer to carry a handgun.
[Amended 2-16-1972; 12-15-2008 by Ord. No. 19-08]
The hours of employment of uniformed members
of the Police Department shall not exceed 12 consecutive hours in
any one day nor 60 hours in any one week, provided that, in case of
an emergency, the officer, board or other official having charge or
control of the Police Department or the police system shall have full
authority to summon and keep on duty any and all such members during
the period of emergency.
A.
Each regular police officer shall hold his office
and continue in employment during good behavior and efficiency, and
no person shall be removed from office or employment for any other
causes than incapacity, misconduct, neglect of duty, conduct unbecoming
a police officer, disobedience of the rules and regulations established
or hereafter established for the Department or absence from duty without
just cause for five days or more.
B.
Any member of the Department may be suspended, removed,
fined or reduced from his office or employment for just cause upon
due notice and service of written charges and a hearing.
All members of the Police Department shall provide
and maintain in clean and serviceable condition such wearing apparel
and equipment as is prescribed by the Police Commissioner. The first
uniform shall be furnished at the expense of the Township.
All firearms shall be provided by the Township,
shall remain the property of the Township and shall be subject to
recall by the Township Committee.
[Amended 6-17-1991 by Ord. No. 14-91; 8-19-1991 by Ord. No. 24-91; 9-20-1993 by Ord. No. 26-93; 7-17-1995 by Ord. No. 23-95; 8-18-1997 by Ord. No. 20-97; 10-20-1997 by Ord. No. 23-97; 3-16-1998 by Ord. No. 3-98; 5-15-2000 by Ord. No. 12-00; 6-19-2000 by Ord. No. 16-00; 7-15-2002 by Ord. No. 26-02; 12-15-2008 by Ord. No. 19-08; 11-18-2013 by Ord. No. 19-13; 4-21-2014 by Ord. No.
04-14; 5-15-2017 by Ord. No. 08-17; 2-14-2018 by Ord. No. 02-18; 6-15-2020 by Ord. No. 07-20; 12-19-2022 by Ord. No. 14-22]
A.
Promotion policy. Promotion denotes vertical movement in the organization
hierarchy from one authorized rank classification to another, accompanied
by increases in salary as may be provided for by ordinance or applicable
collective negotiations agreement. An effective promotional process
can be accomplished only through clear, concise procedures. A promotional
process has been developed to identify employees who possess the ability
to assume greater responsibilities combined with the necessary skills
and knowledge to perform competently at a higher organizational level.
This policy is established for promotion to the ranks of Corporal,
Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain and Chief of Police. The Police Promotional
Committee, as defined herein, is responsible for the implementation
of the promotional process.
B.
Eligibility.
(1)
A patrolman/woman of the Department shall be eligible to participate
in the promotional process to the rank of Corporal, provided that
he/she has completed five years of service, including probation, with
the Washington Township Police Department, with a minimum of two consecutive
evaluations from the candidate's first-line supervisor that meet
or exceed performance standards in all categories occurring within
the two consecutive years immediately preceding the date of announcement
of the promotional opportunity. The candidate must have had no suspensions,
fines, or demotions on his or her record in the two years preceding
the date of announcement of the promotional opportunity. The patrolman/woman
shall have demonstrated consistent performance meeting the performance
requirements on all previous duty assignments. All candidates for
promotion to the rank of Corporal must possess at least an associate's
degree to be eligible for said promotion.
(2)
A patrolman/woman or Corporal of the Department shall be eligible
to participate in the promotional process to the rank of Sergeant,
provided that he/she has completed five years of service, including
probation, with the Washington Township Police Department, with a
minimum of two consecutive evaluations from the candidate's first-line
supervisor that meet or exceed performance standards in all categories
occurring within the two consecutive years immediately preceding the
date of announcement of the promotional opportunity, and the candidate
must have had no suspensions without pay, fines, or demotions on his
or her record in the two years preceding the date of announcement
of the promotional opportunity. The patrolman/woman or Corporal shall
have demonstrated consistent performance meeting the minimum performance
requirements on all previous duty assignments. All candidates for
promotion to the rank of Sergeant must possess at least an associate's
degree to be eligible for said promotion.
(3)
Sergeants shall be eligible for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant,
provided they have completed at least two years as Sergeant. Lieutenants
shall be eligible for promotion to the rank of Captain. All candidates
must have had no suspensions without pay, fines, or demotions on his
or her record in the two years preceding the date of announcement
of the promotional opportunity and a minimum of two consecutive evaluations
that meet or exceed performance standards in all categories occurring
within the two consecutive years immediately preceding the date of
announcement of the promotional opportunity. The candidate shall have
demonstrated consistent performance meeting the minimum performance
requirements on all previous duty assignments. In the event that a
suitable candidate for Captain does not exist among Lieutenants based
upon the eligibility requirements, Sergeants shall become eligible
for consideration, provided that they have served at least two years
as Sergeants and otherwise meet the requirements for consideration
for promotion to Captain. All candidates must possess at least a bachelor's
degree to be eligible for said promotion.
(4)
Lieutenants and Captains shall be eligible for promotion to Chief
of Police. All candidates must have had no suspensions without pay,
fines, or demotions on his or her record in the two years preceding
the date of announcement of the promotional opportunity and a minimum
of two consecutive evaluations that meet or exceed performance standards
in all categories occurring within the two consecutive years immediately
preceding the date of announcement of the promotional opportunity.
The candidate shall have demonstrated consistent performance meeting
the minimum requirements on all previous assignments. In the event
that a suitable candidate for Chief does not exist based upon the
eligibility requirements, Sergeants shall become eligible. All candidates
must possess at least a bachelor's degree to be eligible for
said promotion.
(5)
All prerequisites for eligibility for promotions, including educational
degree requirements and years of service, must be met as of the date
the notice of a promotional examination is posted. There shall be
no exceptions to this requirement.
(6)
A candidate who is charged with a disciplinary violation during the
pendency of the promotional process may continue to participate in
the promotional process but will not be placed on any promotional
list or be considered for promotion pending resolution of the charges.
A candidate who is adjudged guilty of a disciplinary violation during
the pendency of the promotional process shall be removed from all
promotional lists if the disciplinary violation results in a suspension
without pay, fine or demotion. A candidate who is determined to be
cleared of such charges or to receive a penalty less than a suspension
without pay, fine or demotion shall be reinstated to the applicable
promotion list and become eligible for promotional consideration effective
the date of such determination.
(7)
All promotions to the level of Chief of Police, Captain, Lieutenant,
Sergeant and Corporal shall be made from the membership of the Washington
Township Police Department, provided that the candidate meets the
eligibility requirements of this article and successfully completes
the process, as contained herein.
C.
Testing process.
(1)
Posting of notice.
(2)
For Corporal and Sergeant promotions, the first step of the process
shall consist of an oral examination given by the New Jersey State
Chiefs of Police Association (hereinafter referred to as "NJSACOP")
followed by two departmental oral examination panels. The NJSACOP
examination and the departmental oral examination panels will not
be held on the same day.
(a)
New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Oral Examination.
[1]
This examination will be conducted by the NJSACOP. Candidates
will be notified by the Chief of Police of the date, time, and location
of the examination.
[2]
A list of study-oriented materials will be provided.
[3]
The maximum attainable score on the NJSACOP oral examination
shall be 100%. A score of 80% or better shall be considered a passing
score; however, the results of the oral examination shall be reported
only as pass or fail. There is no seniority or Corporal points applied
in this phase. If a candidate has previously passed the NJSACOP oral
examination, the candidate will automatically be eligible for the
next phase of the promotional process without having to retake the
examination.
[4]
Candidates will be notified whether they passed or failed the
NJSACOP oral examination and if they are moving on to the next phase
of the process.
(b)
The first departmental oral examination panel shall consist
of the two most senior Sergeants and the two most senior Lieutenants.
Should one not be available, the next senior officer in that rank
will be part of the panel. The second departmental oral examination
panel shall consist of the Chief of Police, Mayor, Police Commissioner
and, at the option of the Mayor, a fourth person selected by the Mayor,
such fourth person being an individual experienced and knowledgeable
in law enforcement from outside of Township government. (This second
panel shall be known as "the Police Promotional Committee"). Based
upon its promotional needs, the Department may, on a case-by-case
basis and at its discretion, initiate this promotional testing/selection
process for promotion to the rank of Sergeant only, for the promotion
to the rank of Corporal only, or for promotion to both ranks.
(3)
For the position of Lieutenant, the process shall consist of two
departmental oral examination panels. The first departmental oral
examination panel shall consist of an administrative panel consisting
of all administrative staff, provided they are available, and the
second departmental oral examination panel shall consist of the Chief
of Police, Mayor, Police Commissioner and, at the option of the Mayor,
a fourth person selected by the Mayor, such fourth person being an
individual experienced and knowledgeable in law enforcement from outside
of Township government (Police Promotional Committee). The final score
will consist of an average of the two departmental oral examinations
plus seniority.
(4)
For the positions of Captain and Chief of Police, the process shall
consist of a single departmental oral examination panel (Police Promotional
Committee) consisting of the outgoing Chief of Police (if available),
Mayor, Police Commissioner and, at the option of the Mayor, a fourth
person selected by the Mayor, such fourth person being an individual
experienced and knowledgeable in law enforcement from outside of Township
government (Police Promotional Committee). For the positions of Captain
and Chief of Police, the Township may also require an independent
review of the candidate's credentials for eligibility by an outside
party, qualified by law enforcement experience and expertise to conduct
such a review.
(5)
The questions asked in the departmental oral examinations shall be
based upon leadership skills, supervisory knowledge, departmental
policies, rules and regulations, standard operating procedures, Attorney
General guidelines, problem solving, law enforcement theory appropriate
to the rank in question, and general knowledge pertaining to the overall
function of the Department.
(6)
The departmental oral examinations shall consist of a series of four
detailed examination questions, to which the candidate must provide
oral answers, and an interview. The four examination questions may
be based on hypothetical situations. All candidates shall be questioned
and interviewed by the same panel member and shall receive the same
questions. The questions shall be appropriate for the level of authority
and level of policy implementation expected of officers holding the
rank for which the candidates are being examined and interviewed.
The candidates' oral answers to the questions asked shall be
evaluated by the panel members with emphasis placed upon the candidates'
practical application of acceptable police operating procedures. Each
member of the panel shall individually score each oral answer and
shall also individually score the candidate's performance during
the interview. Each question is worth 20%, and the interview itself
is worth 20%, with 100% being the maximum attainable score. The candidate's
overall score for the specific oral examination panel shall be the
average of the combined scores from each member of the applicable
oral examination panel.
(7)
The interview portion shall address the candidate's past performance, evaluations, personnel file, and shall represent 20% of the candidate's overall score as stated in Subsection C(6). Each candidate shall also have the opportunity to make a personal statement during the interview portion.
(8)
Other factors considered in scoring the interview and oral examination
questions shall be:
(a)
The candidate's performance and leadership skills.
(b)
The candidate's initiative and goals for the Department.
(c)
The candidate's breadth of knowledge.
(d)
The candidate's educational background.
(e)
The candidate's training.
(f)
The candidate's career development.
(g)
The candidate's supervisory knowledge.
(h)
The candidate's supervisory experience.
(j)
Discipline.
(k)
Commendations.
(l)
Appearance and demeanor.
(m)
Special assignments.
* Note: Any letters of commendation received from outside the
Department between the date the promotional process is announced and
the departmental oral examination date shall not be considered for
the posted examination.
(9)
Seniority shall be assessed as the final stage of the promotional
process for all candidates for all ranks and shall be worth an additional
1/2 point for every year of service with the Washington Township Police
Department up to a maximum of 10 points. Seniority shall be determined
by the number of years of service completed as of the date of notice
of the promotional exam process.
(10)
Candidates for promotion to Sergeant will also receive a 1/2
point for each completed year in rank as a Corporal as of the announcement
date of the testing process. This applies only for Sergeant promotions.
(11)
Upon completion of the departmental oral examinations, the rankings shall be forwarded to the Chief of Police, who shall review the rankings, average the two departmental oral examination scores for Corporals, Sergeants and Lieutenants, the departmental oral examination score for Captains and Chief, add in seniority [Subsection C(9)], add in Corporal points if applicable [Subsection C(10)], and establish a final recommendation for promotion. A list of candidates shall be generated depending on final ranking.
(12)
Candidates who successfully complete the promotional process
but do not receive a promotion at the conclusion of the process shall
be placed on a promotional list for the same rank for which the candidates
were tested.
(13)
The establishment of a promotional list for a given rank shall
be made upon recommendation of the Chief of Police or the Police Promotional
Committee. Promotional lists for all ranks except Corporal shall remain
active for not longer than two years from the date of final results
being published. The promotional list for the rank of Corporal shall
remain active for not longer than one year from the date of final
result being published. A candidate on the list may be recommended
for promotion to the appropriate rank without further examination
as long as the relevant promotional list remains in effect. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the Department reserves the right to commence a promotional
process for any rank at any time. Upon the completion of the new promotional
process, a new promotional list will be issued and the previous promotional
list will be superseded.
(14)
The candidate receiving the highest overall score for the rank
being tested for, other than Chief of Police, shall be recommended
by the Chief of Police to the Mayor and the Township Committee for
promotion. In the event of a tie, the Chief of Police will recommend
the candidate the Chief deems better suited for promotion.
(15)
The candidate receiving the highest overall final score for
the rank of Chief of Police shall be recommended by the Police Promotional
Committee to the Mayor and Township Committee. In the event of a tie,
the Township Committee will recommend the candidate the Committee
deems better suited for promotion.
(16)
The Police Chief or his/her designee shall be responsible for
overseeing all examination phases of the promotional process.
(17)
No member of the Police Department shall be promoted unless
and until the Township Committee adopts a resolution approving the
recommendation of the Chief of Police or the Police Promotional Committee,
as may be applicable, of the promotion being considered. The Township
Committee reserves the right and discretion to accept or reject the
recommended candidate, provided that the Township Committee may exercise
this authority only in a manner consistent with law. If the recommended
candidate is rejected, the candidate having the next-highest overall
score for the rank in question shall be recommended.
(18)
Request for results.
(a)
Upon completion of the promotional process, any candidate may
submit a request, in writing, for his or her results within 10 days
from the date of the conclusion of the promotional process. Materials
that may be requested include:
(b)
Within 10 days of receipt of his/her scores, a candidate may
submit a letter to the Police Promotional Committee requesting a retabulation
of the scores to confirm accuracy. The letter must state why the candidate
believes such action is warranted.
[Amended 5-19-1986 by Ord. No. 17-86]
A.
Annual compensation. All full-time members of the
Police Department below the rank of Captain shall receive annual compensation
for college credits as set forth in the contract negotiated between
Washington Township and the Washington Township Police Officers Association.
B.
Payment. Levels shall be based on the number of credits
completed by February 1 of each year. Payment shall be made after
the officer presents a voucher approved by the Chief of Police and
a record of credits. No credit shall be considered if a minimum grade
of C or its equivalent has not been awarded in the subject. Probationary
patrolmen shall not be eligible for this compensation. Officers who
serve only a portion of a year shall be paid based on that portion
of the year they were employed.
[Amended 5-19-1986 by Ord. No. 17-86]
The positions of Emergency Dispatchers are hereby
established. An Emergency Dispatcher may be appointed by the Township
Committee for a term not exceeding one year. Any such appointment
may be revoked at any time without notice and without hearing.
[Added 9-19-1994 by Ord. No. 19-94
(Sec. 4-18 of the Revised General Ordinances)]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-156.1, there is
hereby established a mutual police aid agreement between the Township
of Washington and each of the following municipalities which adopts
a reciprocal ordinance: Mount Olive Township; Chester Township; Bedminster
Township; Tewksbury Township; Lebanon Township; Mansfield Township;
and the Town of Hackettstown.
The Chief of Police of the Township of Washington,
or his designee, is authorized to request assistance from the Chief
of Police or other head of the Police Department of any other municipality
that adopts a reciprocal ordinance, to provide aid during and after
any emergency in order to protect life and property or to assist in
suppressing a riot or disorder.
The Chief of Police of the Township of Washington,
or his designee, shall provide assistance to any other municipality
that accepts the terms of this agreement and makes a valid request
to supply such personnel and equipment, to the extent possible without
endangering persons or property within the Township of Washington.
The members of the Washington Township Police Department supplying
such aid shall have the same powers, authority, rights and immunities
as the members of the police force of the municipality to which assistance
is rendered.
The Township of Washington shall, upon providing
assistance to another municipality which has enacted a reciprocal
mutual aid ordinance, assume the cost and expense of providing its
personnel and equipment to the requesting municipality, except in
such instances where the requesting municipality receives state or
federal aid by way of reimbursement. Under those circumstances, the
costs incurred by the Township of Washington shall be submitted to
the municipality requesting assistance for reimbursement out of the
funds received by way of state or federal aid.
Members of the Washington Township Police Department
suffering injury, or their legal representatives if death results
while rendering assistance in another municipality, shall be entitled
to all such benefits they would have realized if injury or death had
occurred in the performance of normal duties within the Township of
Washington.
The Chief of Police of the Township of Washington,
or his designee, and the Chiefs of the other participating municipalities
or their designees shall jointly prepare written standard operating
procedures (SOP) which shall address the implementation of this mutual
police aid agreement. A copy of the SOP, and all amendments and revisions
thereto, shall be filed with each participating Police Department
and the respective Clerks of each participating municipality and with
the police dispatcher for each such municipality.
This mutual police aid agreement shall have
an initial term of one year and shall be automatically renewed for
additional and successive one-year terms, unless and until one of
the parties hereto elects to terminate the agreement by providing
prior written notice to the other party to the agreement.
A copy of this article shall be transmitted
to the Municipal Clerk of each municipality named herein no later
than five business days following final adoption.
