[Amended 10-5-1972; 12-20-1973; 3-7-1974; 2-4-1988 by Ord. No.
1-1988; 11-2-1989 by Ord. No. 7-1989; 3-2-2000 by Ord. No. 3-2000]
A.
The Police Department of the City of Gloucester City shall consist
of a Chief of Police; and may consist of a Deputy Police Chief; and
as many Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants and police officers as shall,
from time to time, be lawfully appointed.
[Amended 6-28-2007 by Ord. No. O15-2007; 6-18-2020 by Ord. No. O06-2020]
B.
Vacancies that may occur in all ranks above police officer shall
be filled from promotions within the Department in accordance with
Department of Personnel rules and regulations.
C.
The Chief of Police, Deputy Police Chief, Captain, Lieutenants, Sergeants
and police officers shall be subject to the orders of the Mayor, as
the chief enforcement officer, on all matters of enforcement. The
Chief of Police shall have all administrative duties, such as supplies,
uniforms, equipment, care of equipment, disciplinary action and all
other administrative matters, subject to the review of the Police
Committee of Common Council.
[Amended 6-28-2007 by Ord. No. O15-2007]
D.
(Reserved)
E.
The position of Deputy Police Chief is hereby established, and the
following duties shall be performed by said official.
(1)
There may be a Deputy Police Chief and/or Captain who, if appointed,
shall perform such duties as directed by the Chief of Police, notwithstanding
any delineation of duties in this section.
(2)
The Deputy Police Chief shall have the following duties unless the
Chief of Police shall otherwise direct:
(a)
The Deputy Police Chief is next in command to the Chief of Police
and in every case of absence or disability of the Chief of Police,
the Deputy Police Chief shall perform all of the duties of the Chief
of Police.
(b)
He will assist the Chief of Police with the administration of
the Department in personnel assignments, vacation schedules, equipment
requirements, etc.
(c)
He will ensure that general orders, department directives, departmental
procedures and assignments are being executed thoroughly and promptly.
(d)
He shall, from time to time, review the manner in which the
school crossing guards perform their duties and instruct, if necessary.
(e)
He shall be directly responsible to the chief of Police for
maintaining all records, data, files and inventory of police equipment.
(f)
He will ensure that general orders, department directives, departmental
procedures and assignments are being executed thoroughly and promptly.
(g)
He shall keep records of all supplies, equipment and material
assigned to the Police Department and know its whereabouts or to whom
it is assigned. He will know the average rate of consumption and advise
the Chief of Police to reorder when necessary.
(h)
He shall perform all duties as may be assigned by the Chief
of Police.
(i)
He will make such observation of new procedures and review existing
procedures to make recommendations for increased efficiency. He shall
supervise all personnel assigned to him and be responsible for their
conduct and efficiency.
(3)
The Lieutenant shall have the following duties unless the Chief of
Police shall otherwise direct:
(a)
He will ensure that general orders, department directives, departmental
procedures and assignments are being executed thoroughly and promptly.
(b)
He will observe the Sergeants, Detectives and police officers
in the performance of their daily duties, to comment and instruct
if necessary.
(c)
He will review all police reports and prescribe action, as indicated.
(d)
He shall see that every member of the Police Department is properly
instructed in his duties by the Sergeants, paying particular attention
to the instructions of the new members of the force. He shall see
that the Sergeants require all members of the Department to be attired
in proper uniform with the proper equipment to perform their duties.
(e)
He shall observe that all rules and regulations of the Gloucester
City Police Department are being followed and report any violation
to the Chief of Police.
(f)
He will make such observations of new procedures and review
existing procedures to make recommendations for increased efficiency.
He shall supervise all personnel assigned to him and be responsible
for their conduct and efficiency.
(g)
He will assist in the training of any new members of the Police
Department.
F.
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, the Mayor
or his designee is hereby appointed as the "appropriate authority"
for the Gloucester City Police Department.
[Added 2-22-2018 by Ord.
No. O04-2018]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 4-61, Classes of patrolmen,
and § 4-62, Eligibility for appointment, were repealed 3-2-2000
by Ord. No. 3-2000.
[Amended 3-2-2000 by Ord.
No. 3-2000; 6-18-2020 by Ord. No. O06-2020]
No person shall hereafter be given or accept a permanent appointment
as a police officer in the City of Gloucester City unless such person
has successfully completed a police training course at a school approved
and authorized by the Police Training Commission in the Department
of Law and Public Safety of the State of New Jersey.
The salaries of the members of the Police Department shall be
as fixed by the Salary Ordinance of Gloucester City.[1]
[Amended 3-2-2000 by Ord.
No. 3-2000; 2-22-2018 by Ord. No. O03-2018]
The City shall appoint a Chief of Police, who shall have all
the powers set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 and who shall be directly
responsible to the Mayor for the efficiency and routine day-to-day
operations of the Gloucester City Police Department. The Chief of
Police shall, pursuant to policies established by the Mayor and ratified
by ordinance by City Council:
A.
Administer and enforce rules and regulations and special emergency
directives for the disposition and discipline of the force and its
officers and personnel;
B.
Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of
the force;
C.
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all subordinates and other
personnel;
D.
Delegate authority as the Chief may deem necessary for the efficient
operation of the force to be exercised under the Chief's direction
and supervision;
E.
Report at least monthly to the Mayor, in such form as shall be prescribed
by the Mayor, on the operation of the force during the preceding month
and make such other reports as may be requested by the Mayor.
It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to cause the public
peace to be preserved and see that all laws and ordinances relating
thereto are properly enforced; he shall faithfully and promptly obey
and cause all men under him to obey all the rules, regulations and
orders from time to time prescribed by the Police Committee of Common
Council; he shall, in case of tumult, riot, insurrection or threatening's
thereof, take command of the police force in person and direct their
movements and operations in discharge of their respective duties.
[Amended 3-2-2000 by Ord.
No. 3-2000]
The duly appointed members of the Gloucester City Police Department
shall hold and continue in their respective positions and may only
be removed in accordance with the State of New Jersey Department of
Personnel rules and regulations.
No person shall be appointed an officer or member of the Police
Department who has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude
which would in the judgment of the appointing power be prejudicial
to the morale of the force.
[Amended 3-2-2000 by Ord.
No. 3-2000]
Each and every police officer shall make complaint before the
Judge of the Municipal Court of every person known to him to have
violated any of the laws of the United States, the State of New Jersey,
or ordinances of the City, so that the Judge may order the issuance
of either a warrant or summons for the appearance of the person charged
with the violation.
[Added 10-24-2019 by Ord.
No. O16-2019]
A.
Establishment. The City of Gloucester City authorizes the use of
special law enforcement officers to assist the regular Police Department
in the performance of its duties and responsibilities, subject to
the eligibility criteria and limitations set forth in the Special
Law Enforcement Officers Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.10 et seq. All such
special law enforcement officers shall be appointed by the Mayor and
Common Council upon the advice of the Chief of Police to a term not
to exceed one year.
(1)
No special law enforcement officer, by virtue of his/her appointment
as such, shall be or become a regular member of the Police Department.
(2)
Special law enforcement officers are considered at-will part-time
employees and can be terminated for cause after adequate hearing,
unless the appointment is for four months or less, in which event
the appointment may be revoked without cause or hearing (N.J.S.A.
40A:14-146.14).
(3)
Every special law enforcement officer, while on duty, shall abide
by all the rules and regulations of the Police Department and those
policies, general orders or standard operating procedures established
by the Chief of Police.
B.
Qualifications.
(1)
No person shall be appointed as a special law enforcement officer
unless the person:
(a)
Is legally permitted to work in the United States;
(b)
Is a resident of the State of New Jersey during his/her term
of appointment;
(c)
Is able to read, write and speak the English language well and
intelligently and has a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(d)
Is of sound body and of good health;
(e)
Is of good moral character;
(f)
Has not been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty or
that which would make him/her unfit to serve as a special law enforcement
officer.
C.
Duties; classification of special law enforcement officers.
(1)
There shall be the following two classes of special police officers
pursuant to law:
(a)
Class 1. Officers of this class shall be authorized to perform
routine traffic detail, spectator control and similar duties. Such
officers shall have the power to issue summonses for disorderly persons'
offenses, petty disorderly persons' offenses, violations of City ordinances
and violations of N.J.S.A. 39:1-1 et seq. The use of a firearm by
an officer of this class shall be strictly prohibited, and no officer
of this class shall be assigned any duties, which may require the
carrying of or use of a firearm. The Chief of Police may authorize
the use of mechanical force weapons, but such special law enforcement
officers must train and demonstrate proficiency with such mechanical
force weapons with the same frequency as regular police officers.
(b)
Class 2. Officers of this class are authorized to exercise powers
and duties commensurate with those of a regular police officer. The
use of a firearm by such officer may only be authorized upon successful
completion of training and instruction as required by law. The Chief
of Police may authorize the use of mechanical force weapons, but such
special law enforcement officers must train and demonstrate proficiency
with such mechanical force weapons with the same frequency as regular
police officers.
(c)
Class 3. Officers of this class must be a retired law enforcement
officer under the age of 65 who has retired from his/her agency in
good standing and possesses a valid New Jersey Police Training Commission
basic police officer certification. Such Class 3 officers must be
physically capable of performing the functions of the position in
accordance with New Jersey Police Training Commission guidelines.
Such Class 3 officers are authorized to exercise powers and duties
commensurate with those of a regular police officer. The use of a
firearm by such officer may only be authorized upon successful completion
of training and instruction as required by law. The Chief of Police
may authorize the use of mechanical force weapons, but such special
law enforcement officers must train and demonstrate proficiency with
such mechanical force weapons with the same frequency as regular police
officers.
Each member of the Police Department shall be presented with
a printed copy of the rules and regulations of the Police Department;
such rules shall show what his duty shall be on all occasions or upon
his being apprised of the violation of the provisions of any of the
ordinances of the City, and also what particular provision of any
ordinance or ordinances it is his duty to see enforced; and any neglect
by any member of the Police Department to carry out each and every
rule and regulation or order as aforesaid shall be held to be sufficient
cause for his dismissal from the Department.
[Amended 3-2-2000 by Ord.
No. 3-2000]
Hours of work, vacations and sick leave shall be those as established
and approved by the Police Committee of the Common Council.
[Amended 11-2-1989 by Ord. No. 7-1989; 3-2-2000 by Ord. No. 3-2000]
Any officer or employee of the Police Department may be disciplined
or dismissed in accordance with New Jersey Administrative Code Title
4A and any rules established by the Mayor and Common Council.
The uniforms and equipment of the officers and employees of
the Police Department shall be furnished by Gloucester City under
the direction of the Police Committee of Common Council.
[Added 1-15-2009 by Ord.
No. O26-2008]
A.
Legislative intent. The purpose of this policy is to set forth guidelines
to govern off-duty or secondary employment by members of the Gloucester
City Police Department and for the convenience of those persons and
entities that utilize such service. The City of Gloucester hereby
established a procedure policy regarding the use of said officers.
B.
Policy. It shall be the policy of the Gloucester City Police Department
to provide guidelines to police employees to inform them of the types
of off-duty or secondary employment that is authorized and to establish
procedures to maintain accountability for the dignity and welfare
of the Police Department. These requirements are essential for the
efficient operation of the Police Department and the protection of
the community.
C.
Procedures.
(1)
Members of the Gloucester City Police Department shall be permitted
to accept and engage in police related employment for private employers,
school districts, etc., only during off-duty hours and at such time
as will not interfere with efficient performance of regularly scheduled
or emergency tours of duty for the City.
(2)
Any person or entity wishing to contract and employ off-duty police
officers shall first obtain the approval of the Chief of Police. Such
approval shall be granted only if in the opinion of the Chief of Police
said employment would not be inconsistent with the efficient functioning
and good reputation of the Gloucester City Police Department and would
not unreasonably endanger or threaten the safety of the officers who
are to perform the work.
(3)
Any Gloucester City Police Officer, when employed by the City of
Gloucester shall be treated as an employee of the City of Gloucester.
However, such wages earned for outside employment shall not be applied
toward pension benefits of such officers so employed, nor shall hours
worked for outside employers be considered in any way compensable
as overtime.
(4)
Outside or off-duty employment shall not present any potential conflicts
of interest between their respective duties as police officers and
the duties of their outside employment. Some examples of employment
representing conflicts of interest are:
(a)
Process servers, repossesses, bill collectors, towing of vehicles,
collection of monies or merchandise for private purposes.
(b)
Personnel investigations for private sector or any employment,
which might require the police officer to have access to police information,
files, records or services as a condition of employment or use of
such thereof.
(c)
Appearing in uniform during the performance of tasks other than
that of a police nature.
(d)
Assisting, in any manner, in the case preparation for the defense
in any criminal or civil action or proceeding.
(e)
Conducting activities for a business or labor group that is
on strike.
(f)
Working in occupations that are regulated by, or that must be
licensed through the Police Department.
(g)
Employment that constitutes a threat to the status or dignity
of the police service as a professional occupation. Such examples
are: Establishments that sell pornographic books, magazines, sexual
devices, videos or otherwise provide entertainment or services of
a sexual nature as prohibited by law.
(h)
Any subversive groups dedicated to racist, ethnic or gender
related beliefs.
(5)
Police officers may engage in off-duty or outside employment as follows:
(a)
Where a government, profit making or not for profit entity enters
into an agreement with the City of Gloucester Police Department for
police officers in uniform or plain clothes who are able to exercise
their police duties. These types of extra duties that can be considered
for contacting (but not necessarily limited to) are:
D.
Requirements and limitations. Requirements and limitations on such
regular off-duty and outside employment are as follows:
(1)
Any police officer wishing to engage in regular off-duty employment
will submit a memo to the Chief of Police through the proper and established
chain of command and receive permission from the Chief or the Chief's
PBA designee to engage in regular off-duty employment.
(2)
In order to be eligible for off-duty employment a police employee
must be in good standing with the Police Department. Current or pending
disciplinary actions will be taken into consideration when determining
such standing. The Chief of Police or the PBA designee will have authority
and control over any and all off-duty employment. Continued departmental
approval of a police employee's off-duty employment is contingent
on such good standing.
(3)
Officers on medical or other leave due to sickness; temporary disability
or on-duty related injuries should not be eligible to engage in off-duty
employment. Those police officers in a probationary status may work
off-duty employment at the discretion of the Chief of Police or the
PBA designee.
(4)
Work hours for all off-duty employment must be scheduled in a manner
that does not conflict or interfere with the police employee's performance
of his regular duties.
(5)
A police officer engaged in any off-duty employment is subject to
callback in case of emergency situations and may be expected to leave
his regular off-duty employment in case of such circumstances.
(6)
Permission for a police employee to engage in regular off-duty employment
may be revoked at any time where it is determined that such employment
is not in the best interest of the department.
(7)
Officers engaged in off-duty employment are required to conduct themselves
in accordance with the rules of conduct of this Department and all
applicable written directives. Officers are subject to suspension
or revocation from extra-duty privileges for violation of written
directives.
[Added 5-17-2018 by Ord.
No. O07-2018]
E.
Escrow accounts.
(1)
Any person or entity requesting the services of an off-duty law enforcement
officer in the Gloucester City Police Department shall estimate the
number of hours such law enforcement services are needed and shall
deposit a monetary amount sufficient to cover the rates of compensation
and administrative fees into an escrow account established by the
City of Gloucester. This amount shall be based on the fees established
by his policy for the total estimated hours of requested service.
(2)
Prior to posting any requests for services of off-duty officers,
the Chief of Police or the PBA designee shall verify that the balance
in the escrow account of the person or entity requesting such services
is sufficient to cover the compensation and fees for the number of
hours specified in the request for services. The Chief of Police shall
not post a request for services from any person or entity unless all
fees and compensation required in the manner described above have
been deposited with the City of Gloucester. No officer shall provide
any such services for more hours than are specified in the request
for services unless such funds are adequately deposited in the escrow
account with the City of Gloucester.
(3)
Such notifications of any proposed work by any person or entity should
normally be made in a timely manner through the City of Gloucester
Finance and Administration Department.
(4)
In the event the funds in such an escrow account should become depleted,
services of off-duty officers shall cease and requests for further
or future services shall not be performed or posted until additional
funds have been deposited in the escrow account in the manner prescribed
above.
(5)
The person or entity requesting such service shall be responsible
for ensuring that sufficient funds remain in the escrow account in
order to avoid any interruption of service. This may also be accomplished
by the Chief of Police or the PBA designee.
(6)
The Chief of Police or the PBA designee, at his discretion, will
be responsible for the continuation or cessation of any such work
being performed by any person or entity as the health, safety and
welfare of the general public is taken into consideration.
(7)
Emergency services and repairs (public utilities, telephone/water
companies, etc.) are exempt from this policy.
(8)
Under exigent or emergent circumstances, the Chief of Police or the
PBA designee shall be authorized to permit an exemption to any person
or entity to the escrow account requirements.
F.
Rates of compensation; administrative
fees; payment for services. Compensation for contracting the services
of off-duty law enforcement officers are established as follows:
[Amended 2-23-2012 by Ord. No. O05-2012; 4-26-2012 by Ord. No. O09-2012; 5-17-2018 by Ord. No. O07-2018]
1.
Rate of compensation per hour for traffic: $85.
2.
Rate of compensation per hour for all other: $50.
3.
Rate of compensation per hour for schools: $50, with a three-hour
minimum of $150.
4.
Rate of compensation per hour for police vehicle use: $17.50.
5.
An additional fee of $5 per hour is hereby established to cover administrative
costs incurred by the Gloucester City Police Department.
6.
Schools may request waiver of the police vehicle use and administration
fees.
7.
Public utilities may post a bond in place of an escrow in the amount
of $5,000, which may be declared in default if such utility fails
to provide payment within one week for the services rendered.
