There is hereby established a Division of Central Communications
in the Police Department for all public safety communications, including
police, fire, medical and emergency management.
There is hereby created a Central Communications Committee,
consisting of the Chairperson of the Township Committee, the Public
Safety Commissioner, the Police Chief, the Fire Chief and the Township
Administrator. The Central Communications Committee shall:
A. Provide general oversight of the Division of Central Communications
and the Central Communications Center to ensure efficient, coordinated
communications services.
B. Develop hiring, promotion, compensation and evaluation policies for
communications personnel.
C. Resolve policy and protocol conflicts between emergency service entities.
D. Conduct an annual review of the operation of the Central Communications
Center.
The Police Chief shall be responsible for:
A. Establishing all policies, procedures and protocol related to Central
Communications services.
B. Directing Communications Center personnel, personally or through
his designee, during emergent circumstances.
C. Delegating his authority and responsibilities to subordinates as
necessary.
There is hereby created the position of Communications Officer,
the function of which is to perform such dispatch and administrative
duties as prescribed by the Chief of Police. The position of Communications
Officer shall be deemed a civilian position.
A. All appointments
and promotions of Communications Officers shall be made by resolution
of the Township Committee.
B. The Chief
of Police shall designate a superior officer or officers to be responsible
for the general operation, recordkeeping and reporting required.
C. Communications
Officers shall effectively function as Communications Officers following
the protocol for public safety dispatching as prescribed by the Chief
of the Police Department.
The day-to-day operation and management of the Central Communications
Division shall be under the supervision of the Police Chief or designee.