Extensive commercial development within the Township has created
a demand for services of armed security officers stationed in various
locations throughout the Township. The primary intent of this ordinance
is to prevent an accidental shooting situation involving an armed
security officer and members of the East Brunswick Police Department.
Requirements include properly identifying the security officer, the
officer's authority and location and description of duties.
Armed Security Officer is any person authorized by law to carry
a firearm within the State of New Jersey, including licensed private
investigators and their authorized employees or Municipal, County,
State and Federal Law Enforcement officers being paid by a commercial
establishment to perform a security function while armed. East Brunswick
Police Officers are exempt from this ordinance.
Any person as defined herein who violates any provision of this
ordinance shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not
exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment for a
term not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both, within the discretion
of the Municipal Judge. A separate offense shall be deemed committed
for each day during which a violation occurred or continues.