As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Township Manager.
[Added 5-23-2017 by Ord.
No. O-17-018]
The Chief of the Police Department of the Township.
The Police Department of the Township.
The Township Manager, Chief Executive Officer of the Township.
All regular and probationary members of the Police Department
of the Township irrespective of rank or duty.
A member of the Department of the rank of Sergeant or higher.
The physician appointed by the Township.
All members of the Police Department irrespective of rank
or duty, except probationary patrolmen.
The administrative rules and regulations promulgated by the
Chief of Police as provided in this article.
The Manager shall, from time to time, promulgate administrative rules and regulations in the manner provided in § 51-3. They shall provide in detail for the management, operation and conduct of the Police Department and its members and shall implement the provisions of this chapter. The rules and regulations so promulgated shall be binding on the Police Department and its members equally with the provisions of this chapter.
The rules and regulations promulgated by the
Director on May 2, 1950, as amended and supplemented, are continued
in full force and effect and shall be deemed to implement this chapter.
The Manager may amend or repeal all or any part of such rules and
regulations or may make and establish such new or additional rules
and regulations as may be expedient and proper for the better conduct
efficiency or management of the Department.
It shall be the duty of every member of the
Department to familiarize himself or herself with this chapter and
with the rules and regulations, together with any changes, additions
or amendments thereof. For that purpose, a copy of this chapter and
of the rules and regulations in printed form shall be issued to each
member of the Department.