As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AUTHORITY
The right to issue orders, give commands, enforce obedience,
initiate action and make necessary decisions commensurate with rank
or assignment as provided for in the Department rules, policies and
procedures. Authority may be delegated by those so designated. Acts
performed without proper authority or authorization shall be considered
to be in violation of the rules.
CHAIN OF COMMAND
Vertical lines of communication, authority and responsibility
within the organizational structure of the Department.
DAY OFF
Those days determined by the appropriate supervisor on which
a given employee is excused from duty.
DIRECTIVE
A document detailing the performance of a specific activity
or method of operation. "Directive" includes:
A.
GENERAL ORDERBroadly based directive dealing with policy and procedure and affecting one or more organizational subdivisions of the Department.
B.
SPECIAL ORDERA directive dealing with a specific circumstance or event that is usually self-canceling.
C.
PERSONNEL ORDERA directive initiating and announcing a change in the assignment, rank or status of personnel.
EMPLOYEE
All employees of the Department, whether sworn regular or
special police officers or civilian employees.
ORDER
Any written or oral directive issued by a supervisor to any
subordinate or group of subordinates in the course of duty.
POLICY
A statement of Department principles that provides the basis
for the development of procedures and directives.
PROCEDURE
A written statement providing specific direction for performing
Department activities. Procedures are implemented through policies
and directives.
SUPERVISOR
Employee assigned to a position requiring the exercise of
immediate supervision over the activities of other employees.
Supervisors in the Department shall:
A. Enforce Department rules and insure compliance with Department policies
and procedures.
B. Exercise proper use of their command within the limits of their authority
to assure efficient performance by their subordinates.
C. Exercise necessary control over their subordinates to accomplish
the objectives of the Department.
D. Guide and train subordinates to gain effectiveness in performing
their duties.
E. Use Department disciplinary procedures when necessary.
F. When using discipline, comply strictly with the provisions of the
Department disciplinary process.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 and municipal ordinance, the
Chief of Police shall be the head of the Police Department and shall
be directly responsible to the appropriate authority for the efficiency
and day-to-day operations of the Department. Pursuant to policies
established by the appropriate authority, the Chief of Police shall:
A. Administer and enforce the rules and regulations of the Police Department
and any special emergency directives for the disposition and discipline
of the Department and its members and officers;
B. Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of
the Police Department;
C. Prescribe the duties and assignments of all members and officers;
D. Delegate such authority as may be deemed necessary for the efficient
operation of the Police Department to be exercised under the direction
and control of the Chief; and
E. Report at least monthly to the appropriate authority in such form
as shall be prescribed on the operation of the Police Department during
the preceding month and make such other reports as may be requested
by the appropriate authority.
The responsibilities of the Chief of Police are as follows:
A. To establish and maintain the efficient operation of the Department.
B. To organize, control and maintain all property and resources of the
Department.
C. To develop the written organizational structure of the Department,
including chain of command and duty assignments.
D. To develop and implement policies and procedures necessary to govern
and direct the day-to-day operations of the Police Department.
E. To provide for the proper training of all Department employees.
F. To provide for periodic inspections of all police operations to insure
compliance with Department rules, policies, and procedures.
G. To maintain the overall discipline of the Department.
H. To maintain a constructive relationship with the public, community
organizations, the media and other law enforcement agencies.
I. To prepare and submit the annual budget and proposed expenditure
programs to the appropriate authority or other designated officials.
J. To allocate funds within the budget which are appropriated by the
governing body.
K. To provide for performance evaluations of all Department employees.
Civilian employees shall:
A. Take appropriate action to perform the duties of their positions
promptly, faithfully and diligently.
B. Exercise authority consistent with the obligations imposed by their
position and in conformance with the policies of the Department.
C. Be accountable and responsible to their supervisors for obeying all
lawful orders.
D. Coordinate their efforts with other employees of the Department to
achieve Department objectives.
E. Conduct themselves in accordance with high ethical standards, on
and off duty.
F. Strive to improve their skills and techniques through study and training.
G. Familiarize themselves with the area of authority and responsibility
for the current assignment.
H. Abide by all rules, regulations and Departmental procedures and directives
governing civilian employees.
I. Perform all related work as required.