A.
There shall be a Police Department whose personnel shall include
a number of sworn police officers who have graduated from an accredited
police academy and are certified by the Police Training Commission,
as determined by the Mayor and Council.
B.
In addition to sworn police officers, the Department's personnel
shall include a number of special law enforcement officers, auxiliary
officers and civilians, as determined by the Mayor and Council.
C.
All of the Department's personnel shall be appointed by the Mayor
with the advice and consent of the Council, subject to the policies
and procedures established in this chapter and any applicable state
statutes.
The Police Department shall preserve the public peace; protect
life and property; detect, arrest and prosecute offenders of laws
of the State of New Jersey and municipal ordinances of the Borough
of Wood-Ridge; direct and control traffic; provide attendance and
protection during emergencies and public gatherings; provide appearances
in court; cooperate with all other law enforcement agencies; and provide
its personnel with training, supervision and discipline to ensure
the effectiveness and efficiency of the Department.
[Amended 2-9-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-1]
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, the appropriate authority
is hereby designated as the Mayor and Council, who shall adopt rules
and regulations governing the Department and its personnel and who,
acting through the Borough Administrator as Public Safety Director,
shall be responsible for the overall performance of the Department.
