As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ALARM CONSOLE
The console or control panel of devices giving a visual or
audible response, or both, and located within the Burlington County
Central Dispatch Center and/or any other location recognized by all
parties herein.
ALARM DEVICE
Any type of alarm system actuating equipment in the alarm
console or Police Department telephone system that provides warning
of intrusion, fire, smoke, flood or other peril.
ALARM INSTALLATION
Any alarm device, alarm system or combinations thereof installed
for one or more buildings at a location other than the alarm console.
ALARM SYSTEM
Equipment or a device or an assembly of equipment and devices
designed to signal the presence of an emergency or a hazard requiring
urgent attention and to which the Police Department, Fire Department
or other municipal agency may be expected to respond.
DIAL ALARM
Any type of alarm system using telephone lines transmitting
an alarm directly through to the switchboard at the Burlington County
Central Dispatch Center or at such other designated dispatch center,
providing warning of intrusion, fire, smoke, flood or other peril
by way of recorded voice message.
DIGITAL ALARM
A microprocessor-controlled alarm switch designed to connect
to a console or central station.
FALSE ALARM
Any alarm or signal of an alarm system except for a medical
alert system actuated by inadvertence, negligence or the intentional
or unintentional act of a person other than an intruder and including,
as well, alarms caused by mechanical failure, malfunctioning or improper
installation of the alarm system and related equipment, but not including
alarms created by mechanical failure, malfunctioning or improper installation
of the alarm console.
LOCAL ALARM
Any alarm or device which, when actuated, produces a signal
not connected to the alarm console
MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEM
Any type of two-way speaker which is plugged into a phone
jack and activated by a necklace or wrist band worn by a natural person.
PERMITTEE
Any person owning an alarm device, alarm system, local alarm
or medical alert system within the scope of this article.
PERSON
Includes any natural person, partnership, corporation, professional
association or any other legal entity.
Any permittee utilizing any alarm system except for a medical
alert system shall provide for a repairman to be on call at all times,
and such service shall be provided within eight hours of notification
of the permittee by the Police Department of the Borough of Riverton
of any malfunction in any equipment.
Any unregistered alarm device, alarm system, local alarm or
dial alarm may be discontinued by the Chief of Police for noncompliance
with this article, and any person installing or maintaining unauthorized
equipment shall be prosecuted for violation of this article. For each
day that said equipment is in operation, a separate violation shall
be considered to have occurred.
The Chief of Police is empowered to promulgate written rules
and regulations, subject to the knowledge of Borough Council, in order
to provide for recordkeeping and efficient operation and management
of said system.
Any person aggrieved by the action of the Police Chief in denying
a permit, or in the suspension or revocation of any permit provided
for by this article, may appeal to the Councilman designated as Director
of Public Safety, or his or her designee, by serving such written
notice of such appeal upon the Chief of Police and the Borough Municipal
Clerk.
Except as otherwise provided, any person found guilty in a court
of competent jurisdiction of violating the terms of this article shall
be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a
period not in excess of 90 days, community service, or any combination
thereof.
[Added 2-8-2017 by Ord.
No. O-2017-01]
A. Position created. The position of Police Chaplain for the Borough
of Riverton is hereby created in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141.
The position shall be a volunteer position. The position of Police
Chaplain shall be subject to the control and direction of the Chief
of Police.
B. Qualifications. Any person appointed as Police Chaplain shall be
an ordained clergyman/clergywoman in good standing with the religious
body from which he/she is selected. The Police Chaplain shall receive
training in the position and should have basic knowledge of the duties
of law enforcement officers. The Police Chaplain shall conform to
all police procedures and departmental regulations, in so far as application,
and shall be credentialed in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A.
40A:14-141.
C. Duties.
(1) The Police Chaplain is requested to perform the following duties
and any other duties that may be assigned by the Chief of Police.
(2) Assist the Riverton Police Department in making notifications to
families concerning serious injury or death;
(3) Visit sick or injured police personnel at home or in the hospital;
(4) Attend and participate in funerals of active and retired members
of the Police Department;
(5) Counsel police personnel regarding personnel problems and station
house adjustments;
(6) Coordinate and conduct memorial services;
(7) Participate in in-service training programs;
(8) Attend department functions such as graduations, promotions, and
awards ceremonies;
(9) Assist in programs and counseling targeted at youthful offenders;
(10)
Assist in enhancing public relations and community outreach;
(11)
Meet with the Chief of Police and other police personnel on
a regular basis for the purpose of ongoing evaluation, development
of programs, and discussion of departmental morale;
D. Rank and salary. Any person appointed as Police Chaplain shall serve
in the capacity without rank or salary.
E. Term of office. A person appointed as Police Chaplain shall serve
at the pleasure of the Governing Body and for a period of one year
from the date of appointment and shall continue in that capacity until
he/she resigns, is terminated, or is reappointed by the Governing
Body at the recommendation of the Chief of Police. Notwithstanding
the forgoing, the position shall be an "at-will" position, and the
appointment of Police Chaplain may be terminated without cause.
F. Appointment. The Chief of Police may recommend to the Governing Body
persons that he/she believes meet the qualifications of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141
and 40A:14-122. All applicants for the position shall be interviewed
by the Chief of Police and his/her designee(s) to determine the applicant's
qualifications in accordance with this section. The Governing Body
shall appoint Police Chaplains in accordance with this section with
the advice and consent of the Chief of Police.