[Amended 3-14-1978 by Ord. No. 5-1978; 11-25-1997 by Ord. No. 53-1997; 12-20-2017 by Ord. No. 38-2017]
There is hereby created in and for the Township of Egg Harbor
a Police Department which shall consist of a Chief of Police, Deputy
Police Chief, Captain, Lieutenants, Sergeants, Patrol Officers and
employees as shall be deemed necessary by the Township Committee which
shall, from time to time, determine the number of persons, including
temporary officers and member in an emergency, to be appointed to
these positions together with their compensation.
The headquarters of the Police Department is
hereby established in the Police Station, situated in the Township
Hall, Bargaintown Road, Bargaintown, Egg Harbor Township. It shall
be open for the transaction of business at all hours of the day and
night, including Sunday.
[Amended 11-25-1997 by Ord. No. 53-1997; 12-20-2017 by Ord. No. 38-2017; 4-6-2022 by Ord. No. 11-2022]
The Municipal Administrator is designated as the appropriate
authority as provided in the New Jersey Statutes and is responsible
for the overall performance of the Police Department. The appropriate
authority, with the advice and consent of the Township Committee,
shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the government
of the Police Department and for the discipline of its members. A
copy of the rules and regulations shall be kept in the Office of the
Chief of Police and in the Office of the Municipal Administrator.
[Added 12-20-2017 by Ord.
No. 38-2017]
Except as provided in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, the Township Committee
and individuals thereof shall act in all matters relating to the police
function as a body, or through the appropriate authority if the appropriate
authority is other than the governing body.
[Amended 4-12-2006 by Ord. No. 14-2006]
The Chief of Police shall be the executive officer
of the Police Department and subject to such rules, regulations and
orders as may be prescribed by the Township Committee.
A.
The Chief of Police shall take command of the Police
Department in person, control the assignment and stationing of the
members of the Department and direct the police work of the Township.
B.
The Chief of Police shall see that members of the
Police Department properly perform their duties, as defined by law
and ordinance of the Township, as well as by the rules and regulations
governing the Police Department.
C.
The Chief of Police shall be authorized and empowered
to perform all duties required by law, ordinances of the Township
and rules and regulations of the Police Department. The Chief of Police
shall perform other duties as may be required by the Township Committee.
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.
[Added 12-20-2017 by Ord.
No. 38-2017]
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.
[Added 12-20-2017 by Ord.
No. 38-2017]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 6-66.1, Deputy Chief of
Police, added 12-20-2017 by Ord.
No. 38-2017, was repealed 8-18-2021 by Ord. No. 36-2021.
[Added 11-14-1979 by Ord. No. 36-1979; amended 2-10-1982 by Ord. No. 6-1982; 4-12-2006 by Ord. No. 14-2006; 12-20-2017 by Ord. No. 38-2017; 4-6-2022 by Ord. No.
11-2022]
The rank of Captain shall be next in command to the Chief of
Police.
A.
It
shall be the duty of the Captain to take cognizance of all neglect
of duty, disobedience of orders and other offenses on the part of
members of the Police Department and initiate appropriate disciplinary
action when necessary.
B.
The
Captain shall ensure that strict discipline is maintained, and that
efficient service is performed by the Police Department.
C.
The
Captain shall have the authority to issue such orders or take action
as may be necessary to ensure the public safety and efficient operation
of the Police Department.
D.
The
Captain shall devote his energies and plan his activities for the
health, safety, welfare and general well-being of the citizens and
residents of the Township and the efficient and responsible operation
of the Police Department.
E.
The
Captain shall stimulate in the members of the Police Department a
concern for the well-being of all the people and property in the community
and an appreciation and respect for the rights and liberties of all
persons. He shall constantly strive for a high degree of excellence
in the quality of law enforcement and service rendered by them.
F.
The
Captain shall ensure that every person connected with the Police Department
is properly instructed in their duties by the subordinate supervisors.
The Captain shall see that all personnel are attired in proper uniform,
with the proper equipment to perform their duties.
G.
The
Captain shall assist the Chief of Police in the performance of their
duties and shall be responsible for seeing that all the laws of the
State of New Jersey and ordinances of the Township are duly enforced
and observed and that public peace is maintained.
H.
The
Captain shall, in addition to the performance of the duties listed,
exercise the authority and perform the duties of a patrolman when
and if necessary.
I.
The
Captain shall assist the Chief of Police with factual information,
data and other assistance for input into the preparation of the budget
for the Police Department through the chain of command.
[Amended 4-12-2006 by Ord. No. 14-2006]
The rank of Lieutenant shall be next in command
to the Police Captain. In the case of the absence of the Captain,
the Lieutenant shall perform all duties of the Captain.
A.
The Lieutenant shall take cognizance of all neglect
of duty, disobedience of orders and other offenses on the part of
members of the Department. The Lieutenant shall also ensure that police
headquarters and other property of the Police Department are kept
in proper order and condition and that strict discipline is always
maintained and that efficient service is performed by the Department.
B.
The Lieutenant may issue such orders or take such
action as may be necessary, but in every case shall make a full report
of the entire occurrence to the Chief of Police through the chain
of command as soon as possible.
C.
In every case of disobedience, violation of rules
or other offenses rising to the level requiring Department charges
or Internal Affairs investigations on the part of any member of the
Department, Police Lieutenants shall report, as soon as possible,
to the Chief of Police through the chain of command.
D.
The Lieutenant shall devote his energies and plan
his activities for the health, safety, welfare and general well-being
of the citizens and residents of the Township and for the efficient
and responsible administration of the Police Department. The Lieutenant
shall stimulate in the members of the Police Department a concern
for the well-being of all the people and property in the community
and an appreciation and respect for the rights and liberties of all
people.
E.
The Lieutenant shall constantly strive for a high
degree of excellence in the quality of law enforcement and service
rendered by the members of the Police Department.
F.
The Lieutenant shall ensure that every person connected
with the Police Department is properly instructed in his duties by
the Sergeant or supervisor, paying particular attention to the instruction
of new members of the force. The Lieutenant shall see that the Police
Sergeant requires all members of the Police Department to be attired
in proper uniform, with proper equipment to perform their duties.
G.
The Lieutenant shall assist the Chief of Police in
the performance of his duties and shall be responsible for seeing
that all of the laws of the State of New Jersey and ordinances of
the Township are duly enforced and observed and that the public peace
is maintained.
H.
The Lieutenant shall supervise the members of the
Police Department under his/her command.
I.
The Lieutenant shall, when necessary, initiate disciplinary
action involving any police personnel under his/her command.
J.
The Lieutenant shall be responsible for the scheduling
of the work of the Police Sergeant and patrol officers to ensure the
proper number of officers will be on duty at all times.
K.
The Lieutenant shall also be responsible for any other
duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.
L.
The Lieutenant shall, in addition to the performance
of the duties listed, exercise the authority and perform the duties
of a patrolman when and if necessary.
[Added 4-12-2006 by Ord. No. 14-2006]
A.
Under the supervision of the Police Lieutenant during
an assigned tour of duty, the Sergeant has charge of police activities
intended to provide assistance and protection to persons, safeguard
property and assure observance of the law and apprehend law breakers.
(1)
The Sergeant provides supervision to patrol personnel
while they are performing their patrol duties.
(2)
The Sergeant receives complaints and makes needed
investigations.
(3)
The Sergeant gives needed information to citizens
and others.
(4)
The Sergeant gives testimony in court.
(5)
The Sergeant prepares and directs the preparation
of reports.
(6)
The Sergeant enforces Department rules and regulations
and ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
(7)
The Sergeant completes all other related duties as
assigned.
(8)
The Sergeant is required to learn to utilize various
types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information
systems used by the Department.
(9)
The Sergeant shall, in addition to the performance
of the duties listed, exercise the authority and perform the duties
of a patrolman when and if necessary.
B.
Patrol Sergeant. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed in Subsection A above, the Patrol Sergeant shall have the following responsibilities:
C.
Detective Sergeant. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed in Subsection A above, the Detective Sergeant shall have the following responsibilities:
D.
Traffic Sergeant. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed in Subsection A above, the Traffic Sergeant shall have the following responsibilities:
[Amended 4-6-2022 by Ord.
No. 11-2022]
(1)
Under the direction of a Police Captain, has charge
of police traffic safety activities, providing supervision to personnel
while performing their traffic safety functions.
(2)
Analyzes the effectiveness of current traffic programs,
as well as explores and develops new programs and develops techniques
to improve efficiency and safety in the community.
(3)
Prepares summaries of accident trends and identifies
problem areas.
(4)
Coordinates selective enforcement programs with the
traffic safety officer and patrol squads.
(5)
Coordinates traffic engineering issues with governmental
and private highway traffic agencies.
(6)
Coordinates the investigation of fatal motor vehicle
accidents and those accidents resulting in serious injury.
(7)
Reviews accident investigations prepared by members
of the Department.
(8)
Supervises accident reconstruction for prosecution
of criminal statutes and traffic violations.
(9)
Supervises the application process of traffic grants
and maintenance of records pertaining to grants or special funds.
(10)
Designates areas and coordinates for DWI checkpoints
in accordance with departmental directives.
(11)
Coordinates public awareness programs and educational
programs in the high school.
(12)
Evaluates enforcement of motor vehicle and parking
violations and reports findings to the Operations Bureau Commander
on a monthly basis.
(13)
Reviews and inspects road construction work
zone safety plans.
(14)
Supervises the maintenance and inventory of
vehicles towed and makes application for public auction for abandoned
vehicles.
(15)
Reviews all streetlight applications and forwards
findings to the Chief of Police.
[Added 4-12-2006 by Ord. No. 14-2006]
A.
The patrol officer is under the direction of a Police
Sergeant. During an assigned tour of duty, on foot or in an automobile
or other vehicle, patrols a designated area to provide assistance
and protection for persons, to safeguard property, to assure observance
of the law and to apprehend law breakers.
B.
In preparation for work, the patrol officer:
(1)
Attends roll call in proper uniform, listening to
information and assignments given orally, and reads bulletin board
and/or logs of previous shifts in order to establish presence, receive
assignments and maintain continuity of service or action.
(2)
Gathers together necessary equipment such as weapons,
flashlight, summons books, etc., in order to be prepared for duty.
(3)
Inspects and maintains patrol car by visually checking
and/or operating all equipment, by arranging for washing, waxing and
mechanical service and by taking patrol car to service location in
order to ensure that vehicle is ready for patrol.
(4)
Inventories and assures maintenance of equipment carried
in patrol car such as first aid kit, oxygen supply, blanket, flares,
etc., by utilizing an equipment checklist and by replacing missing
or damaged items in order to assure readiness for patrol.
(5)
Maintains issued uniform and weapons by arranging
for cleaning and disassembling, cleaning and reassembling firearms
in order to assure their proper appearance and serviceability.
[Amended 4-12-1978 by Ord. No. 4-78; 11-25-1997 by Ord. No.
53-1997; 9-12-2001 by Ord. No. 26-2001; 6-12-2002 by Ord. No. 31-2002; 6-9-2004 by Ord. No. 29-2004; 2-23-2005 by Ord. No. 4-2005; 8-20-2014 by Ord. No. 24-2014; 7-22-2015 by Ord. No. 23-2015; 5-2-2018 by Ord. No. 15-2018; 8-18-2021 by Ord. No. 36-2021; 4-6-2022 by Ord. No. 11-2022; 7-20-2022 by Ord. No. 31-2022]
A.
Township Committee to appoint. The Township Committee shall, in the
manner provided by law, appoint the Chief of Police and the members
and employees of the Police Department.
B.
Hiring and testing rules and regulations. In addition to such other
requirements as may be established by state law, all persons appointed
to the Police Department shall satisfy the following:
(1)
Notification of test. An advisory notice shall be placed in traditional
print publications, social media and Township website at least 30
days prior to a written examination. Such notification shall contain
information regarding application instructions and qualifications
for the position.
(2)
Application. The applicant shall file an application as directed
by the Chief of Police on a form prescribed by the Township Committee
which shall be completed and have attached all supporting documents
as requested. A testing fee of $60 shall be paid with the submission
of an application.
(3)
Written test. The applicant shall pass a written test to be administered
by the New Jersey Police Chiefs Association at the time, date and
location designated by the Chief of Police. Such written test shall
be in a form prescribed by the New Jersey Police Chiefs Association.
(4)
Physical agility test. Applicants who successfully pass the written
test shall be notified in writing of the time, date and location of
the agility test. Prior to participating in the agility test, applicants
shall have a physician of their own choice certify in writing that
they are in good health. Such certification shall be in writing and
presented at the time of the physical testing. Copies of the mode
of agility test shall be mailed in advance to such applicants to ensure
that each such applicant is prepared for the examination.
(5)
Background investigation. Background investigations shall be made
by the Criminal Investigation Bureau of the Police Department of all
applicants who have successfully completed the phases of these examinations.
The application shall give written consent for the investigation.
(6)
Administrative review. Applicants who successfully complete the background investigation as set forth above shall be notified to appear for an administrative review. The administrative review shall consist of an interview with the Administrative Review Committee. The Administrative Review Committee shall consist of members of the Police Department as assigned by the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police shall serve as Chairperson of the Administrative Review Committee. The Administrative Review Committee shall have the authority to review all background investigations completed under Subsection B(5) above. It shall have the authority to disqualify an applicant. The Administrative Review Committee shall forward to the Township Committee the names of all applicants who successfully completed the administrative review process.
(7)
Oral interview. Applicants who successfully complete the phases of testing as set forth above shall be notified to appear for an oral interview. The Oral Interview Committee shall consist of the Township Committee, the Municipal Administrator and the Chief of Police. The Mayor (or Deputy Mayor) shall serve as Chairperson of the Oral Interview Committee. The Oral Interview Committee shall have the authority to review all background investigations completed under Subsection B(5) and (6) above. It shall have the authority to requalify or disqualify an applicant. The Oral Interview Committee shall establish a list of names of all applicants who successfully completed the oral interview.
(8)
Psychological evaluation and medical examination. The Township Committee
shall review the list of applicants who successfully completed the
oral interview. The Township Committee shall select certain applicants
to undergo a psychological evaluation and medical examination at facilities
designated by the Township Committee. The results of the psychological
evaluation and medical examination shall be forwarded to the Municipal
Administrator prior to appointment by the Township Committee.
(9)
Lateral transfer of applicants. An active police officer from another
law enforcement agency may laterally transfer to a step level between
one and five of the pay scale established in the current agreement
between the Township of Egg Harbor and the New Jersey State Policemen's
Benevolent Association, Inc., Mainland Local 77, to be determined
by the Township Committee if the following criteria are met:
(a)
Has successfully completed Subsection B(4), (5), (6) and (7) of the hiring regulations set forth above. Subsection B(8) also must be completed if the results of a psychological evaluation and medical examination have not been conducted within the last 12 months and the related results have not been provided;
(b)
Is currently employed as a police officer in the State of New
Jersey;
(c)
Is currently licensed by the New Jersey State Police Training
Commission; and
(d)
Possesses an associate's degree and/or a minimum of 64
college credits or two years of active United States military service
with an honorable discharge in its place.
(11)
Alternate Route Program applicants. Applicants who have successfully
completed the Alternate Route Program, obtained a "Basic Course for
Police Officers" certification, and are within the three-year eligibility
window for hire postgraduation, are eligible to be hired as a full-time
police officer for the Township of Egg Harbor if the following criteria
is met:
(a)
Has successfully completed Subsection B(4), (5), (6) and (7) of the hiring regulations set forth above. Subsection B(8) also must be completed if the results of a psychological evaluation and medical examination have not been conducted within the last 12 months and the related results have not been provided; and
(b)
Is currently licensed by the New Jersey State Police Training
Commission; and
(c)
Possesses an associate's degree and/or a minimum of 64
college credits or two years of active United States military service
with an honorable discharge in its place.
It shall be the duty of each member of the Police
Department to observe and enforce all laws, ordinances and rules and
regulations pertaining to his duty as a police officer. He shall,
under the supervision of the Chief of Police, be authorized and empowered,
and it shall be his duty, to do and perform all acts and things required
by general law and ordinances of the Township and the rules and regulations
of the Police Department to be performed by policemen. He shall perform
such other duties as may be required of him by the Township Committee
or by the Chief of Police.
The compensation of the Chief of Police and
other members and employees of the Department shall be as fixed by
the Township Committee by ordinance.
[Added 9-23-1998 by Ord. No. 34-1998[1]]
The Chief of Police shall have full authority
to summon and keep on duty any and all such members during a period
of emergency.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed
former § 6-72, Applicable laws.
[Added 10-25-2006 by Ord. No. 61-2006]
A.
All appointments to the Police Department shall be
for a probationary period of one year, and no person holding such
a probationary appointment as a police officer shall be given or accept
a permanent appointment unless such person has successfully completed
a police training course at an approved school and completed the agency's
Field Training Program. Continuation in the service is dependent upon
the conduct of the appointee and his or her fitness to perform his
or her duties. At the termination of the probationary period, if the
conduct or performance of the probationer has not been satisfactory,
that person shall be notified, in writing, that his probationary period
with the Egg Harbor Township Police Department is to be extended for
an additional period of six months or that the person will not receive
absolute appointment, and the decision of the Chief of Police shall
be final in this regard.
(1)
In the event that the Chief of Police determines that
there should not be an extension of the probationary employment for
a period of six months, the Chief of Police shall so notify the person
and shall make his recommendation to the governing body to the effect
that his or her services shall be terminated. Should the Chief of
Police agree to extend the probationary employment of the employee
for a period of six months, the probationary employment will then
continue for that six-month extension period, and during the period
of extended probationary employment, the job performance of the employee
will continue to be observed and evaluated.
(2)
At the completion of the extended six-month probationary
term, the overall job performance of the employee will be reviewed
and a determination will be made by the Chief of Police concerning
whether the person shall be recommended for a permanent appointment.
If, at the end of the six-month extension of the probationary employment,
the conduct or performance of the probationer has not been satisfactory,
that person shall be notified, in writing, that the person will not
receive permanent appointment.
B.
At or before the end of the probationary period, the
Township Committee may discontinue, at the recommendation of the Chief
of Police, the service of any such appointee, if the Field Training
Officer Review Board recommendation indicates that the appointee is
unable or unwilling to perform the duties of his or her position satisfactorily
or is of such reputation, habits and dependability as to not merit
continuance in the public service. Failure to qualify in the use of
a police weapon or complete other assigned training or inability to
understand the functioning, application and use of any police equipment
shall be sufficient reason for the discontinuance of any such appointee,
though discontinuance may be made for causes other than those enumerated
herein. In each such case, the Township Committee shall give written
notice to the appointee whose service is discontinued.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 6-73, Emergency
months, was repealed 11-25-1997 by Ord. No. 53-1997.
The Township Committee shall make such rules
and regulations concerning the conduct and duties of the members of
the Police Department, the kinds of uniform and insignia to be worn
by them, and such other matters as may be necessary for the proper
regulation of the Police Department. After adoption thereof by the
Township Committee, they shall be known as the "Rules and Regulations
for the Government of the Police Department of Egg Harbor Township,"
and shall be binding upon every officer, member and employee of the
Department. It shall be the duty of each member of the Department
to familiarize himself with the rules and regulations thereof.
A.
Each member of the Police Department shall be presented with a printed copy of the rules and regulations of the Police Department as described in § 6-74. Such rules shall, among other things, specify:
B.
Any neglect by any member of the Police Department
to carry out any rule or regulation or order of the Department, or
other violation thereof, shall be held to be sufficient cause for
his dismissal from the Department.
[Amended 3-26-1986 by Ord. No. 10-1986]
The following charges, or any of them, if determined by the Chief of Police, or his designee, against any officer or member of the Police Department, shall, but not by way of limitation, constitute just cause, within the meaning of § 6-77 hereof, for removal, demotion in rank, suspension as punishment, fine or other penalty:
A.
Intoxication or being under the influence of any drug
or other compound while on or off duty.
B.
Willful disobedience of orders.
C.
Indecent, profane or harsh language.
D.
Disrespect to a superior officer.
E.
Unnecessary violence to a prisoner.
F.
Absence without leave, sleeping on duty, absence from
post of duty without excuse or not properly patrolling his beat.
G.
Nonpayment of debts contracted while on the force.
H.
Immorality, indecency or lewdness.
I.
Incapacity, either mental or physical, lack of energy
or gross ignorance of the rules and regulations of the Department.
J.
Visiting, except on police business, any gambling
house, poolroom or house of ill fame, or visiting while in uniform
or on duty, except on police business, any saloon or liquor store.
K.
Violation of any criminal law.
L.
Making known any proposed action or movement of the
force, or contents of any order, other than to persons immediately
concerned in their execution.
M.
Conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.
N.
Conduct subversive of good order and the discipline
of the force.
O.
Publicly commenting on the official action of a superior
officer.
P.
Failure to report a known violation of law or of the
ordinances of the Township or accepting a bribe or favor as a consideration
either for the performance or nonperformance of his duty.
Q.
Visiting any place of amusement while in uniform,
except on police business.
R.
Swearing falsely in application for appointment to
the force or to such other papers as require of him an affidavit.
S.
Soliciting anyone to intercede with the Chief of Police,
the Township Committee or any superior officer in relation to promotions,
changing of any beats, disposition of pending charges or any findings
of a trial before the Township Committee or for refusing to do duty,
or evading duty of any kind, whenever necessity requires, whether
on patrol or elsewhere, and whether in uniform or not.
[Amended 3-26-1986 by Ord. No. 10-1986; 3-8-1989 by Ord. No. 5-1989]
No member of the Police Department shall be
suspended, removed, fined or reduced from office or employment, except
for just cause as provided for in this chapter, and then only after
written charge or charges of the cause of complaint shall have been
preferred against him and the opportunity of a fair and impartial
informal hearing upon the charge or charges afforded him in accordance
with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-147 and the amendments thereof
and supplements thereto.
[Amended 3-26-1986 by Ord. No. 10-1986]
All charges against members of the Police Department
shall be thoroughly examined by the Chief of Police or his designated
representative or representatives. Upon the conviction of any member
of the Department by the Chief of Police or his representative or
representatives of any violation of the rules, regulations or orders
of the Department, the Chief of Police may, in lieu of dismissal from
the Department, impose such penalty as in the judgment of the Chief
of Police may be warranted by the character of the offense.
[Amended 3-26-1986 by Ord. No. 10-1986]
Pending trial on charges against any officer
or member of the Police Department, the Chief of Police is hereby
empowered to suspend such officer or member. The trial on such charges
shall be commenced before the Chief of Police, or his designated representative
or representatives within 30 days after service thereof upon the officer
or member so charged; otherwise, the charges shall be dismissed against
him, and the officer or member shall be returned to duty. However,
the date set for the trial may be changed by agreement between the
Chief of Police or his representative or representatives, and the
officer charged, or his attorney.
When any member of the Police Department is
suspended from office pending trial and afterwards reinstated, he
shall not receive any pay for the period of such suspension, unless
otherwise ordered by the Township Committee.
A.
Appointment; term.
(1)
The Township Committee may, from time to time, appoint
special policemen, each for a term not exceeding one year, provided
that all appointments shall expire on the December 31 of the year
in which the appointment is made.
B.
Qualifications of special policemen. No person shall
be appointed as a special policeman unless he possesses the following
qualifications. He shall:
C.
Application for employment. Every applicant for such appointment shall apply in writing upon a form supplied by the Chief of Police. He shall be fingerprinted and his fingerprints filed with the Division of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Chief of Police shall ascertain whether the applicant for the appointment is eligible and qualified, and shall submit such application with his report and a bond, when required, under § 6-69, to the Township Committee for approval or disapproval.
D.
Appointments subject to revocation. Every appointment
so made in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be
subject to revocation without cause or hearing.
E.
Powers to cease at expiration. No person appointed
as a special policeman shall be a member of the police force of the
Township, and the powers, rights and duties of every special policeman
shall immediately cease at the expiration of his term of office for
which he is appointed or upon revocation of his appointment.
F.
Oath of office. Upon approval by the Township Committee
of the application for appointment, each applicant shall take the
oath of office and upon filing thereof, the Township Clerk shall issue
a certificate of appointment.
G.
Badge. Each special policeman may be furnished with
a badge by the Township Committee.
H.
Use of special policemen for business or industry. Whenever the services of a special policeman are to be used exclusively within the confines of an established business or industry in the Township, the Township Committee may, from time to time, upon application of any person engaged in an established business or industry in the Township, appoint special policemen for the term described in § 6-81A.
(1)
Bond requirement. Before approval of such appointment,
each person for whom such application is made, shall, in addition
to the other requirements herein set forth, give a bond to the Township
in the sum of $10,000 with surety approved by the Township Solicitor,
provided that a person engaged in an established business or industry
applying for the appointment of more than five persons as special
policemen may, upon approval by resolution, file a bond of such applicant
in the amount of $10,000, for each person so appointed as a special
policeman upon such application.
I.
Supervision of Chief of Police. Every special policeman, except when acting as a special policeman in the exercise of his duties pursuant to appointment under § 6-69, shall be under the supervision and direction of the Chief of Police.
J.
Compliance with rules and regulations. Every special
policeman shall comply with the regular rules and regulations promulgated
for the conduct and decorum of the regular members of the Police Department
of the Township.
[Added 9-25-1985 by Ord. No. 41-1985]
There is hereby created, along with the following
duties, the position of Police Records Supervisor in the Police Department:
A.
Position created. The position of Police Records Supervisor
is hereby established and created in the Police Department.
B.
Duties. The duties of the Police Records Supervisor
shall be as follows:
(1)
Supervise records clerks and police cadets with responsibility
for their work.
(2)
Make daily work assignments, supervise the completion
and dissemination of information to other agencies and ensure filing
is undertaken and completed properly.
(3)
Supervise the completion of all reports, discovery
requests and insurance claims along with all other denominated paperwork.
(4)
Insure the entry of all computerized reports for accuracy
and supervise the daily logs, UCR, balance checks, completion of police
records, responsibility for cash receipts in the records department
and handle other duties assigned by the Division Commander.
[Amended 4-11-1979 by Ord. No. 6-1979; 9-9-1981 by Ord. No. 24-1981; 2-10-1982 by Ord. No. 2-1982; 3-10-1982 by Ord. No. 12-1982; 4-8-1992 by Ord. No. 15-1992; 8-24-1994 by Ord. No. 31-1994; 11-25-1997 by Ord. No. 53-1997; 8-11-1999 by Ord. No. 30-1999; 10-9-2002 by Ord. No.
57-2002; 9-8-2004 by Ord. No. 47-2004]
A.
There is hereby established a fee schedule for certain
types of services, production of police records and other miscellaneous
programs as follows:
(1)
Copies of public records which are not otherwise protected/privileged
documents and not listed below shall be based upon the following schedule:
|
Number of Pages
|
Cost per Page
| |
|---|---|---|
|
1 through 10
|
$0.75
| |
|
11 through 20
|
$0.50
| |
|
20 and over
|
$0.25
|
(2)
Procurement of documents classified as a request for
Municipal Court discovery must include a "not to exceed" check as
a form of payment in an amount of no greater than $50. Upon compliance
with the request for discovery, a receipt for the actual value will
be provided to the requester.
(3)
Requests for police accident reports not made in person
and not part of a municipal court discovery request shall be assessed
the following fees:
|
Number of Pages
|
Cost per Page
| |
|---|---|---|
|
1 through 3
|
$5.00
| |
|
Each additional page
|
$1.00
|
(4)
For requests that records/reports be mailed, an additional
$0.25 stationery fee and the actual cost of first class postage can
be added.
(5)
Photographic reproductions will be $1 per print.
(6)
Each combat auto theft (CAT) program permit will be
$5.
(7)
Copies of audio or video compact disc shall be $1
per disc.
(8)
Breathalyzer ampules will be $15 each.
(9)
Fingerprinting shall be $30 per set.
[Amended 2-3-2016 by Ord.
No. 2-2016]
(10)
There shall be no charge for copies of police or accident
reports requested by Township Public Defender representing indigent
defendants in the Township Municipal Court.
B.
Confidential records in accordance with N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 and otherwise determined to be classified. Nothing contained in Subsection A shall be construed to require or authorize the making of copies of any documents, papers or records in the possession of the Police Department which are regarded as confidential by state law or any law enforcement agency.
A.
Any member of the Police Department must achieve the
minimum education levels set forth in order to be hired or promoted.
This requirement shall not be waived.
B.
Managers in the Police Department shall include the
ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenants, Captain and Chief.
C.
The following educational standards are established
within the ranks of the Police Department:
[Amended 2-8-2006 by Ord. No. 7-2006; 8-20-2014 by Ord. No. 23-2014; 3-16-2016 by Ord. No.
8-2016; 8-18-2021 by Ord. No. 36-2021]
|
Rank
|
Minimum Degree/Education
| |
|---|---|---|
|
Chief
|
Masters in criminal justice or related field
| |
|
Captain
|
Masters in criminal justice or related field
| |
|
Lieutenant
|
Baccalaureate in criminal justice or related field
| |
|
Sergeant
|
Baccalaureate in criminal justice or related field or four years
of active United States military service with an honorable discharge
in its place
| |
|
Police officer
|
Associates degree and/or a minimum of 64 college credits or
two years of active United States military service with an honorable
discharge in its place[2]
|
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection D, regarding military service
in lieu of a degree, as amended, which immediately followed this subsection,
was repealed 10-19-2016 by Ord. No. 28-2016.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed
former § 6-84, College incentive plan.
[Added 11-11-1981 by Ord. No. 37-1981]
A.
Position created. The position of cadet police officer
shall be established and created in the Police Department.
B.
Duties. The duties of the cadet police officers shall
be those as established by the Chief of Police.
C.
Salary. The salary of the cadet police officers shall
be the then-prevailing federal minimum wage.
[Added 3-26-1986 by Ord. No. 12-1986]
[Added 11-26-1986 by Ord. No. 47-1986]
By virtue of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141, there is herewith
created the honorary position of Police Chaplain in the Egg Harbor
Township police force. An individual appointed to be the Police Chaplain
shall have the honorary rank of Captain and shall serve without salary.
Such person shall be an ordained clergyman in good standing in the
religious body from which such person is selected.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 6-87.1,
Private employment of off-duty police personnel, added 9-23-1987 by
Ord. No. 45-1987, was repealed 2-14-1990 by Ord. No. 2-1990.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 6-87.2,
Communications, added 3-8-1989 by Ord. No. 4-1989, was repealed 3-27-1991
by Ord. No. 12-1991.
