Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall be appointed as a member of the Police Department and force unless he:
A. 
Is a citizen of the United States and a resident of New Jersey.
B. 
Is sound in body and of good health sufficient to satisfy the Board of Trustees of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey as to his eligibility for membership in the retirement system.
C. 
Is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently.
D. 
Is of good moral character and has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
E. 
Receives the recommendation of the Chief of Police and is approved by the Mayor and Council.
All new police officers and civilian employees, before their assignment to duty and prior to their promotion to higher ranks, shall be required to take an oath of office as follows: "I (name of police officer or employee) do solemnly swear I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of (state rank or position) for the Borough of Demarest according to the best of my ability, so help me God."
Appointment of a patrolman to the Police Department is for a probationary period of 12 months after he has completed training. Continuation in the service is dependent upon the conduct of the appointee and his fitness to perform his duties. At the termination of the probationary period, if the conduct or capacity of the probationer has not been satisfactory, he shall be notified in writing that he will not receive absolute appointment, and his services shall be terminated by the Police Chief without a trial.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 11A:4-15.
Members and employees operating Department motor vehicles shall possess a valid New Jersey driver's license. Whenever a driver's license is revoked, suspended or lost, he shall immediately notify his commanding officer, giving full particulars.
A. 
Separation from Department. Members and employees are required to surrender all Department property in their possession upon separation from the service. For failure to return a nonexpendable item, the person concerned will be required to reimburse the Department for the fair market value of the article.
B. 
Suspension. Any member under suspension shall immediately surrender his badge, revolver and all other Department property to his commanding officer, pending disposition of the case. Any employee under suspension shall immediately surrender all Department or municipal property in his possession to the commanding officer or the civilian supervisor of the unit to which he is assigned.
Members and employees who have sustained injury while off duty and who have received salary from the Borough while injured shall notify the Chief of Police in writing of any intent to seek, sue, solicit or accept compensation as damages for such injury. This notice shall be filed before any action is taken. It shall include the facts of the claim and the name of the respondent.
A. 
Hours of duty.
(1) 
Members of the Department shall have regular hours assigned to them for active duty, and when not so employed, they shall be considered off duty. They shall, however, be subject to duty as needed.
(2) 
The fact that they may technically be off duty shall not be held as relieving members from the responsibility of taking proper police action on any matter coming to their attention at any time.
B. 
Days off. Members and employees are entitled to days off which are to be taken according to a schedule arranged by the respective commanding officers.
C. 
Suspension of vacation, day off or leave of absence. Any vacation, day off or leave of absence may be suspended when a sudden and serious emergency arises and when, in the judgment of the Chief of Police, such action should be taken.
D. 
Leave of absence. No member of the Department shall be absent from duty without first making application for leave of absence to the Chief of Police, who may grant same for a period not to exceed three days. Violation of this rule will be deemed absence without leave and subject the offender to loss of pay during absence and charges.
E. 
Absence from duty for continuous period of time. Except as otherwise provided by law, any permanent member or officer of such Police Department and force who shall be absent from duty without just cause or leave of absence for a continuous period of five days shall cease to be a member of such Police Department and force.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40A:14-122.
F. 
Selection of vacation. Annual vacation periods shall be selected according to seniority.
G. 
Vacation scheduling. Vacation periods shall not be scheduled between December 15 and January 2. Vacation schedules shall be arranged by commanding officers with regard to the requirements in the branches of service under this commands. Vacations shall be completed by December 15.
H. 
Vacation address. A report of a vacation address is not required from a member or employee whose vacation application has been approved. Permission is thereby granted to him to leave the municipality during the approved period of vacation.
I. 
Split vacation. Split vacation periods may be granted to any member or employee of the Department, provided that permission has been obtained from his commanding officer. However, once vacation periods have been selected, they shall be completed without interruption unless it becomes necessary, by reason of emergency, to suspend them.
J. 
Exchange of vacation or days off. When mutually agreeable, any two members or any two employees may exchange their vacation periods or days off, but may do so only with the approval of their commanding officers.
K. 
Extended leave of absence. The Chief of Police shall have the power to grant temporary leaves of absence, not to exceed one week, to members of the Police Department when, in his judgment, the interest of the Borough or Department will not suffer from such absence.
A. 
Reporting sick or injured. Members and employees unable to report for duty because of sickness or injury shall make an immediate report to their commanding officer or desk officer in person or by telephone. If unable to report, a relative or other responsible person shall notify the commanding officer or desk officer of all pertinent facts either in person or by telephone.
B. 
Address of confinement. Members and employees, when sick or injured, shall be responsible for notifying their supervisors as to their places of confinement or of any subsequent change in their places of confinement.
C. 
Sick or injured on duty. Members taken sick or injured on duty shall report the facts to their command and shall remain on duty until relieved, unless excused by a superior officer. The only exception to this rule would be where the sickness or injury is disabling to the point of preventing compliance.
D. 
Unauthorized absence. Members or employees who absent themselves in an improper manner shall be subject to disciplinary action's being preferred against them. Unauthorized absence occurs when members or employees:
(1) 
While on sick leave, engage in activities inconsistent with such sick leave.
(2) 
Feign illness or injury.
(3) 
Deceive the Department surgeon in any way as to their true condition.
(4) 
Are injured or become sick as the result of improper conduct.
(5) 
Violate any provisions concerning the reporting of sickness or injury.
E. 
Sick leave. Sick leave may be granted to each full-time employee who is unable, through sickness or injury, to perform the duties of his position as prescribed by contract.
A. 
Military reserve leave. A member or employee who is a member of the Organized Reserve of the Army of the United States, United States Naval Reserve, United States Air Force Reserve, United States Marine Corps Reserve or other affiliated organization shall be entitled to leave of absence from duty without loss of pay or time on all days during which he shall be engaged in field training. Such leave of absence shall be in addition to the regular vacation allowed such member or employee.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 38:23-1.
B. 
Enlistment or reenlistment in national or state military organizations. Members and employees of the Department shall not enlist, reenlist or accept a commission in any federal or state military organization without having made prior notification to the Chief of Police.
C. 
Surrender of Department property. Before reporting for extended military service, police officers of the Department shall surrender all Department property held by them to their commanding officers.
D. 
Draft Board determination. When a member or employee has been classified 1-A by selective service or ordered to report for examination, he shall immediately notify his commanding officer.
E. 
Field training leave. Members or employees going on military leave for field training must notify the commanding officer at least 30 days before the date their training period is scheduled to begin. They must also submit copies of their official military orders at least five days prior to the date they are to report for duty.
A. 
Death or serious injury. When a member is killed or seriously injured on or off duty, his immediate supervisor will, as soon as possible, verbally notify the Chief of Police or the officer acting in the Chief's absence. This will be followed by a written report no later than the following workday. Information shall include the date, location, cause, extent of injuries and property damage. "Serious injury" in this instance means an injury which could result in death or disability.
B. 
Death of member or employee. Any member or employee receiving notice of the death of any member or employee during regular business hours shall notify the Chief of Police and the commander of the deceased. At other times, the officer in charge shall be notified, and he shall relay such information to the Chief of Police.
C. 
Nonserious injury. In cases where the injuries are other than of a serious nature, a written report will be submitted on the first working day following the incident, including all information required above. This report is in addition to those accident and sick reports otherwise required.
D. 
Notification of family. The family of a member or employee killed or seriously injured on duty shall be notified immediately by the highest ranking member available.
A. 
Resignations to be in writing. All resignations of members or employees must be in writing and bear the signature of the person resigning and be in accordance with the contract in force. Members or employees shall provide a Chief of Police not less than five days' written notice.
B. 
Resignation prohibited while charges pending. Members or employees are prohibited from resigning while charges are pending against them.