[Adopted 2-19-2003 by Ord. No. 877-03]
This article is passed, promulgated, and shall
be interpreted in accordance with Chapter 251 of the Laws of 1942,
as amended and supplemented by N.J.S.A. 59, Appendix A:9-45, Governor's
Executive Order No. 101, dated December 17, 1980, Directive No. 28
(Governor's Proclamation of Auxiliary Police Powers), Directive No.
30 (Governor's Regulation for Training Auxiliary Policemen or Regular
Police Force) and all information bulletins and regulations and executive
orders promulgated pursuant to the authority of law by the Governor
of the State of New Jersey in furtherance of the Emergency Management
Organization (Civil Defense or Civil Defense Disaster Control) of
the State of New Jersey.
There is hereby established an organization
known as the "Auxiliary Police for the Township of Rochelle Park,
County of Bergen and State of New Jersey."
A.
The Auxiliary Police shall consist of not more than
20 active members. The organization may also include a number of additional
life members, as may be determined in the organization's constitution
and bylaws.
B.
As a condition for membership and continued membership
in the organization, each member shall:
(1)
Be a citizen of the United States, resident of the
Township of Rochelle Park or live within five miles of the town borders.
(a)
Preference shall be given to the residents of
the Township of Rochelle Park to fill any available membership.
(2)
Be between the ages of 18 and 65 years of age;
(3)
Be of good moral character and physically qualified
to perform the duties assigned.
(4)
Possess a current and valid New Jersey driver's license.
(5)
Pass a criminal background check.
(6)
Be able to speak and understand the English language.
(7)
Pass a physical examination and drug screening by
the Police Department's Physician.
(8)
Complete the required basic Auxiliary Police training
course.
(9)
Appointed personnel must be registered as a member
of the local Emergency Management Organization and must take a loyalty
oath.
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OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
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I, _________________________, do solemnly swear
(or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States
and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, and that I will bear
faith and allegiance to the same, and to the Governments established
in the United States and in this State, under the authority of the
people, so help me, God.
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C.
Procedures for new members. Any person who wants to join the Rochelle Park Auxiliary Police must meet the standards of Subsection B. He/she shall then complete the following:
(1)
Submit in writing a request for membership to the
Rochelle Park Police Department Chief, requesting an application for
the Auxiliary Police.
(2)
The Rochelle Park Police Department will mail or deliver
the Auxiliary Police application to the applicant.
(3)
The application will be completed by the applicant
and returned to the Chief or Liaison of the Rochelle Park Police Department.
(4)
The Chief or Liaison, upon receiving the application
shall then date and time-stamp said application.
(5)
The Rochelle Park Police Department Chief or Liaison
will then conduct a criminal background check, Division of Motor Vehicles
check and further background check as needed, to satisfy the requirements
of becoming an Auxiliary Police member.
(6)
Upon completion of the background check, the Rochelle
Park Police Department Chief or Liaison will then conduct an interview
with the applicant.
(7)
The applicant is then required to pass a physical
examination and drug screening by the Rochelle Park Police Department's
Physician.
(8)
Pending the results of the applicant's physical examination
and drug screening, the process will continue.
(9)
If the applicant has satisfactorily completed all
the requirements of becoming an Auxiliary Police member, the Rochelle
Park Police Department Chief will submit in writing a request to the
Rochelle Park Mayor and Committee to have him/her appointed to the
organization.
D.
All appointments to and termination from the organization
shall be submitted to the Rochelle Park Mayor and Committee for their
review and approval.
A.
All members of the Auxiliary Police organization are
required to complete the basic Auxiliary Police course as prescribed
by the State Police Advisory Committee within one year of his/her
appointment. Members who fail to complete the basic training course
without good cause within one year of appointment will be terminated
from the organization.
B.
Members may be assigned to the Chief of Police or
his/her designee, for the purpose of training, as prescribed by executive
order and directives.
A.
The precise implementation of the local Auxiliary
Police will be the responsibility of the Rochelle Park Chief of Police
or his/her designee and the Emergency Management Coordinator for the
Township of Rochelle Park.
B.
The assignment(s) of the Auxiliary Police to an emergency,
disaster, or training mission will be requested by the Chief of Police
or his/her designee or the Rochelle Park OEM Coordinator.
C.
Auxiliary Police detailed for duty must adhere to
the following procedures before assuming his/her assignments:
(1)
Report to Rochelle Park Police headquarters personally
and log in his/her name, date, and time of reporting and specific
assignment in the Auxiliary Police docket;
(2)
Upon completion of assignment, whether an emergency
or training mission, signs out personally in the Auxiliary Police
docket at police headquarters (date and time completed and signature).
Should any unusual incident occur during his/her tour of duty, he/she
will notify the Rochelle Park Police Department's Tour Commander and
fill out an incident report.
D.
Auxiliary Police properly summoned and assigned to
duty are covered by state statutes. Furthermore, the Auxiliary Officer
will be covered by insurance provided by the Township of Rochelle
Park, in case of injury or death while in the performance of his/her
duties.
E.
In the event of an extreme emergency or disaster,
every effort will be made to comply with all rules and regulations
pertaining to the Auxiliary Police activities, but if action has to
be taken immediately, verbal approval should be obtained from the
Rochelle Park Chief of Police, the Rochelle Park OEM Coordinator,
or the person in charge of the Rochelle Park Police Department at
the time of the emergency.
F.
All members of the Auxiliary Police, when properly
assigned, must follow and comply with all rules and regulations, policies
and procedures of the Rochelle Park Police Department, as prescribed
by the Chief of Police or his/her designee.
A.
Auxiliary Police as defined in N.J.S.A. App. A:9-45 (see Directive No. 28, revised 10-8-1957 re: Chapter 251. P.L. 1942 amended by Chapter 86, P.L. 1939). Personnel properly enrolled, trained, and certified according to the orders, rules and regulations of N.J.S.A. App. A:9-45 as an Auxiliary Police Member shall have the powers of a regular police officer during a designated emergency or properly assigned training mission.
B.
All assignments of the Rochelle Park Auxiliary Police
will be approved by the Chief of Police, OEM Coordinator of the municipality
or authority having this responsibility during an emergency, disaster,
or training mission.
C.
Auxiliary Police may be used for the following assignments:
(1)
Vehicular and pedestrian traffic control.
(2)
Receive and disseminate warnings.
(3)
Disseminate information and instruction to the public
as directed.
(4)
Security of governmental buildings within the municipality,
federal, state, county, or local, as directed.
(5)
Security of essential industries, power sources, waterways,
and communications.
(6)
Assist in staffing and operating an emergency operations
center.
(7)
Enforcement of law and order as required and/or directed.
(8)
Documentation of all tasks initiated or completed
and unusual incidents encountered during assigned duty.
(9)
Assist any Township of Rochelle Park agency in any
emergency.
(10)
Assist the Rochelle Park Police Department with motor
vehicle accidents as needed.
(11)
Assist any agency outside the Township of Rochelle
Park in time of their disaster or emergency. However, this must be
authorized by the Rochelle Park Chief of Police and/or the OEM Coordinator.
(12)
Assist the Rochelle Park Police Department in locating
any disabled, endangered, or juvenile missing person within the Township
of Rochelle Park.
Auxiliary Police are not authorized to carry
firearms while on their tour of duty.
The officers of the Auxiliary Police shall consist
of one Captain, one Lieutenant, two Sergeants and Secretary, all of
whom shall be active members of the Auxiliary Police Organization
at the time of their election and throughout the period during which
they hold such office.
A.
Captain. The Captain is the highest commanding officer
who has direct control over all Auxiliary Police members within his/her
command.
(1)
He/she is responsible for the direction and control
of the personnel under his/her command to assure the proper performance
of duties and adherence to established rules, regulations, and procedures.
(2)
He/she shall be responsible for the punctual attendance
of all personnel within his/her command and keep accurate and complete
records of every member, attendance, training, and scheduling.
(3)
He/she is also responsible for the morale and discipline
within his/her command.
(4)
He/she is responsible for communication of information
through the chain of command as required.
(5)
He/she is responsible for the proper use and maintenance
of the organization equipment, supplies, and material used.
(6)
He/she will insure that all members under his/her
command have knowledge of the equipment.
(7)
He/she will make sure that all the members under his/her
command wear the organization's uniform at the time the uniform is
required.
(8)
He/she will coordinate all work details between the
Lieutenant and the Auxiliary Officers. The Captain will compile and
certify, in the form of a yearly written report, all activities performed
by the Auxiliary Police on a yearly basis and forward the report to
the Police Department Liaison, as well as monthly reports.
B.
Lieutenant. The Lieutenant is second-in-command and
will be responsible for conducting operations of the Auxiliary Police
in the absence of the Captain.
(1)
He/she is responsible for proper assignments of duty
and the performance of those under his/her command.
(2)
He/she will be responsible for making sure all Auxiliary
Police members are covered with the proper insurance provided by the
Township of Rochelle Park.
(3)
Make sure all members are signing in and out in the
logbook and keep accurate records of the details.
(4)
Will direct and oversee the activities and functions
of the Auxiliary Police Sergeants and give guidance when necessary.
(5)
Will perform evaluations of Auxiliary Police Officers
and their performance and forward the report to the Auxiliary Police
Captain.
(6)
Report any disciplinary problems under his command
to the Auxiliary Police Captain.
C.
Sergeant. The Sergeants will be assigned to a squad.
The organization consists of two Sergeants. The senior Sergeant will
be known as the First Sergeant. The First Sergeant will act as Lieutenant
in his/her absence and shall perform his/her duties. Active members
can only be appointed to the rank of Sergeant after completing the
basic Auxiliary Police course.
D.
Captain. The Captain shall be the chief administrative
officer of the organization and shall preside at all of its meetings.
He/she will make appointments to committees. The Captain is a member
of all committees and has no voting rights, except that in the case
of a tie he/she will cast the deciding vote.
E.
Lieutenant. The Lieutenant shall perform the duties
of the Captain in his/her absence.
F.
Secretary. The Secretary shall maintain the records
of the organization, including all meetings, and correspondence to
and from the organization.
G.
Auxiliary Police Officer. The Auxiliary Police Officer
shall complete a tour of duty as assigned by his/her supervisor(s).
(1)
He/she shall perform a minimum of 10 hours per calendar
quarter.
(2)
He/she will be assigned a squad, and perform to the
best of his/her ability.
(3)
He/she will follow all departmental policies and procedures,
and rules and regulations of the organization.
(4)
Attend monthly meetings and training courses.
H.
Police Liaison. The Police Liaison is a Rochelle Park
Police Department member who is assigned by the Chief of Police. The
Liaison shall be responsible for the operations of the Rochelle Park
Auxiliary Police. Responsible, also, for appointing a training officer
to see that all the Auxiliary Officers are properly trained. The Liaison
has the authority to suspend or expel any members of the organization
for just cause. He/she has the responsibility of preparing the organization's
yearly budget.
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(Note: In addition to the foregoing, the officers
shall have such additional powers and duties as may be set in the
bylaws of the organization).
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I.
Life Member. Any active member retiring or resigning
after completing a period of not less than 10 years of active service
may apply for life member. Any active member who becomes physically
handicapped before the completion of 10 years of service may also
apply for life membership. Such application shall be voted upon by
the Township Committee. Life members shall be entitled to all social
rights and privileges of the organization, except voting.
J.
Probationary member. Any new member shall be on probation
for the period of time it takes him/her to complete the basic Auxiliary
Police course prescribed by the State Police Advisory Committee. Probationary
members may hold the office of Secretary.
A.
The election of the officers shall take place at the
November meeting by closed ballot, with no proxy voting permitted,
and election to any office shall be by a majority of the votes cast.
B.
The officers so elected shall enter upon the duties
of their office the first day of January following their elections.
They shall serve for a period of one year and until their successors
are elected.
C.
Officers may be elected to succeed themselves, provided
that after an officer shall have served two consecutive full terms
in office, such officer shall not be eligible to serve again in that
office until 12 months have passed. However, that limitation shall
not apply to the office of the Secretary or Sergeant.
D.
In the event of a vacancy in any office, the unexpired
term shall be filled at the next regular meeting of the Auxiliary
Police. Each member of the Auxiliary Police shall receive a written
notification at least 48 hours in advance, advising of the vacancy.
At such meeting an election will be held to fill vacancies and shall
be by ballot in the same manner described above.
A.
Failure to obey a lawful order of a line officer,
negligent or willfully improper conduct in his/her duties, and violation
of the provisions of this chapter, or any other applicable ordinance
or statute, or any rule or regulation adopted thereunder of the bylaws
shall constitute grounds for suspension and/or expulsion from the
organization.
B.
If the Rochelle Park Police Department's Liaison, auxiliary Police Captain, or any line officer has reason to believe that there are grounds for expulsion or suspension of any member of the organization for any reason set out in Subsection A above, he/she shall prepare a written statement of the charges against such a member. If such charges are made by a line officer, other than the Liaison or Auxiliary Police Captain, they shall submit the written charges to the Police Liaison.
C.
The Police Chief shall fix a date, time, and place
when such charges against the member shall be heard and served upon
that member in written copy. At that meeting, the Police Department
Chief and Liaison will hear the charges made against such member by
the line officer making such charges.
D.
If any member is suspended from the organization,
such member may appeal such suspension to the Rochelle Park Chief
of Police. Such appeal shall be made by giving notice to the Rochelle
Park Police Department Auxiliary Liaison within 10 days after notice
of suspension is given to such member. The Rochelle Park Chief of
Police shall hear the matter and may affirm such suspension if he/she
finds the member guilty, or if he/she finds the member guilty but
believes the penalty imposed to be unduly severe, he/she may reduce
such penalty or, if he/she finds the member not guilty, he/she shall
forthwith reinstate him/her as an active member of the organization.
E.
If any member is expelled from the organization, such
member may appeal such expulsion to the Rochelle Park Mayor and Committee.
Such appeal shall be made by giving a written notice to the Secretary
of the Auxiliary Police within 10 days after notice of the expulsion.
The Secretary of the organization will forward copies of the appeal
to the Township Administrator, and the Police Department's Liaison.
The Rochelle Park Mayor and Committee shall hear the matter and may
affirm such expulsion if they find the member guilty, or if they find
the member guilty but believe the penalty imposed to be unduly severe,
they may reduce such penalty or, if they find the member not guilty,
they shall forthwith reinstate him/her as an active member of the
organization.
A.
The Auxiliary Police Organization is hereby authorized
and empowered to adopt, amend, and supplement bylaws, rules, and regulations
which shall provide for the administration and operation of the organization,
and prescribe the duties and rules of conduct of the members therefor,
and shall contain such other matters as are necessary or useful for
the proper functioning of the organization. Said bylaws, rules, and
regulations shall not become effective until first presented to and
approved by the Rochelle Park Mayor and Committee.
B.
Said bylaws, rules, and regulations, and any amendments
or supplements thereto, may be adopted by a 2/3 vote of the active
membership present and voting at a meeting of the membership of the
organization. Notice of such proposed bylaws, rules, regulations,
amendments, and supplements thereto shall be given by mail to each
member at least seven days prior to the date of such meeting.
C.
Parliamentary procedure. Roberts' rules manual for
parliamentary procedure, except as provided in this article, shall
be standard for parliamentary law in the absence of a rule governing
the organization.
The Township of Rochelle Park shall provide
the Auxiliary Police Officer with a uniform. This uniform will be
the property of the Township of Rochelle Park and must be returned
at time of termination or resignation from the organization. The specific
uniform worn will be outlined in the organization bylaws.
A.
Anytime OEM is stated in this article, it is known
as the Office of Emergency Management.
B.
All reference to Civil Defense or Civil Defense and
Disaster Control shall be interpreted to mean Emergency Management,
by authority of New Jersey State, Executive Order No. 101, (EMSP 4-81)
Revised 1991.
C.
The Auxiliary Police Captain and Lieutenant shall
be the Liaisons to the Rochelle Park OEM. They will attend all OEM
meetings and bring back to the Auxiliary Police membership all vital
information regarding the OEM meetings and drills/training classes.
D.
All Auxiliary Police Officers in time of a declared
emergency will be under the supervision of the Rochelle Park OEM Coordinator
or his/her designee.
