[Added 8-9-2023 by Ord. No. 7/23
In addition to any positions that may exist in the Police Department, there shall also exist therein the position of no more than 14 Class III Special Law Enforcement Officers, as defined by the Special Law Enforcement Officers' Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.8 et seq., as deemed necessary and proper by the Director of Public Safety for the Town of West New York Police Department.
Only persons eligible to serve as Class III Special Law Enforcement Officers pursuant to law shall be appointed as such.
Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer shall serve terms as provided for in the Act, during periods of good behavior, of up to one year in length. A Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer may be reappointed at the expiration of a term, as deemed necessary and proper.
A Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer shall have those duties as provided for under the laws of the State of New Jersey, including the Act, applicable regulations, and the ordinances of the Town of West New York, as may be applicable, and those duties assigned through the appropriate chain of command, including, but not limited to, exercise the same powers and authority as permanent, regularly appointed police officers of the Town, including, but not limited to, the carrying of firearms and the power of arrest, subject to rules and regulations not inconsistent with the certification requirements of the Act, or any other statute, law, or regulation.