[Adopted 5-14-2003 by Ord. No. 1132]
[Amended 6-8-2011 by Ord. No. 1278; 3-9-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-03; 8-10-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-13]
There is hereby created in and for the Borough of Lindenwold a Police Department, which shall consist of no more than a Chief of Police, one Deputy Chief of Police, one Captain, two Lieutenants, eight Sergeants and 30 Patrolmen positions. In addition to these listed positions, there may also be a need to hire Special Law Enforcement Officers as recommended by the Chief of Police and approved by the Council of the Borough of Lindenwold.
The Police Department shall preserve the public peace; protect life and property; detect, arrest and prosecute offenders of the laws of New Jersey and the ordinances of the Borough of Lindenwold; direct and control traffic; provide attendance and protection during emergencies; provide appearances in court; cooperate with all other law enforcement agencies; and provide training for the efficiency of its members and officers.
[Amended 8-10-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-13]
The Mayor shall be designated as the appropriate authority as provided in the New Jersey Statutes. The appropriate authority shall be responsible for the overall performance of the Police Department. The appropriate authority shall be responsible to promulgate rules and regulations for the government of the Police Department and for the discipline of its members. The appropriate authority may delegate discipline of Police Department members to the Chief of Police.
[Amended 8-10-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-13]
The Chief of Police shall be the head of the Police Department and shall be directly responsible to the appropriate authority for its efficiency and day-to-day operations. Pursuant to policies established by the Borough of Lindenwold Mayor and Council, the Chief of Police shall:
A. 
Administer and enforce the rules and regulations of the Police Department and any special emergency directive for the disposition and discipline of the Department and its members and officers;
B. 
Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of the Police Department;
C. 
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all members and officers;
D. 
Delegate such authority as may be deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the Police Department to be exercised under the Chief's direction and control; and
E. 
Report at least monthly to the appropriate authority in such form as shall be prescribed on the operation of the Police Department during the preceding month and make such other reports as may be requested by the appropriate authority.
[Amended 8-10-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-13]
No member or officer of the Police Department shall be suspended, removed, fined or reduced in rank for any cause other than incapacity, misconduct, disobedience or any other violation and/or infraction of the New Jersey Statutes and/or Borough of Lindenwold Police Department's Rules and Regulations.
[Amended 8-10-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-13]
No person shall be appointed to the Police Department who is not qualified as provided in the New Jersey Statutes and/or the Borough of Lindenwold Police Policies, Rules and Regulations. The appropriate authority or Chief of Police may also require that an applicant for appointment to the Police Department successfully complete a physical, mental and/or psychological examination.
[Added 8-25-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-14]
In addition to the eligibility list provided by civil service for police candidates, the Borough of Lindenwold may also hire an individual who has successfully completed a police training course at a school approved and authorized by the New Jersey Police Training Commission.