Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141 there is hereby established
within the Lacey Township Police Department a Police Chaplain Program
and the position of Police Chaplain which shall be under the authority
and subject to the control of the Chief of Police. The position of
Police Chaplain is voluntary and civilian in character, and the person(s)
appointed do not have any authority to perform any of the duties of
a police officer.
Any person appointed as Chaplain shall be an ordained clergyman
in good standing in the religious body from which he/she is selected.
The Chaplain shall have basic training and shall be a certified Police
Chaplain credentialed in accordance with the rules and regulations
of the Lacey Township Police Department and shall be qualified in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141.
The duties of Police Chaplain shall include, but not be limited
to, assisting the Lacey Township Police Department in death notifications
and any other duties that may be assigned by the Chief of Police.
Any person appointed as Chaplain shall be a member of the Lacey
Township Police Department and shall serve in that capacity without
rank or salary.
A person appointed as Chaplain shall serve for a period of one
year from date of appointment and shall continue to serve in that
capacity until he/she is either terminated or reappointed with the
recommendation of the Chief of Police.
The Chief of Police may recommend to the Mayor persons that
he/she believes meet the qualifications of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141 as
well as the rules and regulations of the Lacey Township Police Department
with reference to Chaplains, if any. All applicants for the position
of Chaplain shall be reviewed by the Chief of Police and Chaplain
liaison to determine his/her qualifications in accordance with this
article and shall make recommendations to the Mayor regarding the
appointment as Chaplain. The Mayor shall appoint Chaplains in accordance
with this article with the advice and consent of Township Council.
There is hereby created the position of Police Chaplain Program
Liaison which shall be a police officer within the Lacey Township
Police Department designated by the Chief of Police. The liaison shall
serve at the pleasure of the Chief of Police without compensation
and shall assist in the administration and supervision of the Police
Chaplain Program.