[Ord. 6 S+FG, 1-21-1987; Ord. 6PSF-A(S), 1-7-2016]
A reward in an amount not to exceed $3,000 may be payable by the Governing Body of the Municipality to a person for aiding in the apprehension and conviction of any person guilty of murder, kidnapping, burglary, robbery, arson, or any other criminal offense that would entitle the defendant to a trial by jury upon the following conditions:
a. 
The Municipal Director of the Department of Public Safety must recommend in writing that such an award be granted and he/she must recommend the amount of the reward that he/she deems sufficient.
b. 
A Judge of the Superior Court must approve this recommendation before it is submitted to the Governing Body.
c. 
A government employee, Police Officer, Special Police Officer or Law Enforcement Officer whose duty it is to enforce the law shall not be qualified for the reward described herein.
d. 
The Municipal Governing Body may exercise its discretion in deciding whether to grant or deny any request for such a reward submitted by the Director of the Department of Public Safety. However, the award may only be granted upon conviction of the person guilty of the crime.
e. 
There shall be a reward fund established which shall be administered by the Director of the Department of Public Safety; the reward shall be given to persons who aid in the arrest and conviction of individuals found guilty of the above offenses.