There is hereby established a position known as "special law
enforcement officer" in the Police Department of the Township of Cranford
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.8 et seq.
The Township Committee may appoint from time to time special
law enforcement officers in accordance with New Jersey statutes for
terms not exceeding one year. They shall possess and exercise all
the powers and duties provided by said statutes during their term
in office, but shall not be continued as regular members of the Police
Department and shall not be entitled to tenure. The Chief of Police
may authorize special law enforcement officers when on duty to exercise
the same powers and authority as regular members of the Police Department,
including the carrying of firearms and the power of arrest. (N.J.S.A.
40A:14-146.8 et seq.)