The Chief of Police or, in his/her absence,
the officer in charge may suspend any employee in his/her Department
for a period not exceeding five days pending the filing of formal
charges on account of inefficiency, incompetency, misconduct, negligence,
insubordination or other sufficient cause.
The Chief of Police or, in his/her absence,
the officer in charge or any superior officer may relieve an employee
from duty whenever the conduct or action of that subordinate is detrimental
to good order and discipline.
All such suspensions or the relieving of an
employee from duty shall be reported in writing to the Chief of Police
for his/her approval and comment, and by him/her reported to the Borough
Manager within 24 hours of the suspension or relief from duty, who
shall conform or modify the action taken or direct such other disciplinary
action as may be required. Where the Borough Manager confirms an order
of suspension or suspends any Police Department officer or employee,
he/she shall cause the making and filing of formal charges to be served
upon the suspended officer or employee, setting a date for hearing
in accordance with law. Service shall be within 72 hours of the date
of suspension.
No officer or member of the Police Department
shall be suspended, fined, reduced in rank or removed from office
except for the reasons established, and in accordance with the procedure
laid down in applicable state laws.
Any employee so suspended, fined or demoted
shall have the same right of appeal to the Civil Service Commission
as provided in the case of removals.