[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Newark
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 10-21-1997 by L.L. No. 7-1997]
The Police Chief, subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees by
resolution, may appoint special police officers for a term not exceeding one
year and revoke such appointments without cause or hearing.
Special police officers shall carry out their duties and responsibilities
under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police, and their powers, rights
and duties shall be specifically defined by the Chief of Police; such powers,
rights and duties, however, shall immediately cease at the expiration of the
term for which they were appointed, or upon revocation of their appointment.
Special police officers shall not carry revolvers or other weapons at
any time.
Special police officers shall serve without pay.
No person shall be appointed a special police officer unless he or she
is a citizen of the United States, is able to read, write and speak the English
language, is physically qualified and of good moral character and has not
been convicted of any crime.
