[Adopted 8-14-2000 by Ord. No. 1704]
No member or officer of the Police Department shall be suspended, removed, fined or reduced in rank for any cause other than for incapacity, misconduct or disobedience as provided in the New Jersey Statutes and the Police Department's rules and regulations. (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-147)
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Editor’s Note: Former § 75-18, Qualifications for appointment, was repealed 12-13-2010 by Ord. No. 2156; see now § 75-9.
[Amended 3-26-2012 by Ord. No. 2199]
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ridgefield may appoint from time to time special law enforcement officers in accordance with New Jersey Statutes for terms not exceeding one year. They shall possess and exercise all the powers and duties provided by said statutes during their term in office, but shall not be continued as regular members of the Police Department and shall not be entitled to tenure. 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, including the carrying of firearms, extraneous duty, and the power of arrest. (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.8 et seq.)