[Adopted 11-20-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-23]
Purpose: For the convenience of those persons
and entities that need the services of off-duty law enforcement officers
of the Woolwich Township Police Department and to authorize the outside
employment of Township police officers while off-duty, the Township
hereby establishes a policy regarding the use of said officers.
A.
Members of the Police Department shall be permitted
to accept police-related employment for private employers or school
districts only during off-duty hours and at such time as will not
interfere with the efficient performance of regularly scheduled or
emergency duty for the Township of Woolwich. Acceptance of such employment
shall be solely at the option of the officer. Under no circumstances
shall an officer be required, ordered or directed to accept outside
employment. Rules and standard operating procedures governing the
conduct and establishment of off-duty services shall be established
by the Chief of Police, and all such rules and regulations or special
orders governing the operation of the Police Department shall apply
to members of the Department while working off-duty assignments.
B.
Any person or entity wishing to employ off-duty police
shall first obtain the approval of the Chief of Police, which approval
shall be granted if, in opinion of the Chief, such employment would
not be inconsistent with the efficient functioning and good reputation
of the Police Department and would not unreasonably endanger or threaten
the safety of the officer or officers who are to perform the work.
At the time the request for services is made, an authorized representative
of the contracting unit shall complete the standardized request for
services contract. Such request will include but not be limited to
the site location, description of work to be performed, hours of work
and duration of assignment.
