[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Shrewsbury as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 11-21-1967 by Ord. No. 251 (Ch. 3, Art. XV, of the
1973 Code); amended in its entirety 8-31-1992 by Ord. No. 650]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
The Police Department of the Borough.
The Mayor and Council of the Borough.
A three-member committee of Borough Council members appointed
from amongst its members.
[Amended 5-15-2006 by Ord. No. 871]
[Amended 5-15-2006 by Ord. No. 871]
The purpose of this article is to prescribe
rules and regulations respecting the organization of and operation
of the Police Department of the Borough of Shrewsbury.
[Amended 6-4-2001 by Ord. No. 783; 5-15-2006 by Ord. No. 871; 9-8-2015 by Ord. No. 1020]
There is hereby created in and for the Borough of Shrewsbury
a Police Department which shall consist of 16 sworn officers to include
a Chief of Police and no more than one Captain, two Lieutenants, four
Sergeants, one Detective Sergeant and nine officers to be appointed
to these positions by a recommendation of the Police Committee to
the Mayor and Council.
[Amended 5-15-2006 by Ord. No. 871]
The Police Committee, a three-member committee
of Borough Council members appointed from amongst its members, shall
be designated the appropriate authority as provided in New Jersey
state statutes. The appropriate authority shall be responsible for
the overall performance of the Police Department. The appropriate
authority shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the
government of the Police Department and for the discipline of its
members.
[Amended 5-15-2006 by Ord. No. 871]
The Chief of Police shall be the head of the
Police Department and shall be directly responsible to the appropriate
authority for its efficiency and day to day operations. Pursuant to
policies established by the appropriate authority, the Police Chief
shall:
A.
Administer and enforce the rules and regulations of
the Police Department and any special emergency directive for the
disposition and discipline of the Department and its member officers;
B.
Have, exercise, and discharge the functions, powers
and duties of the Police Department;
C.
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all members
and officers;
D.
Delegate such authority as may be deemed necessary
for the efficient operation of the Police Department to be exercised
under the Chief's direction and control; and
E.
Report at least monthly to the appropriate authority
in such form as shall be prescribed on the operation of the Police
Department during the preceding month and make such other reports
as may be requested by the appropriate authority.
[Added 6-4-2001 by Ord. No. 783; amended 9-8-2015 by Ord. No. 1020]
A.
It
shall be the duty of the Captain to assist the Chief of Police in
the performance of the Chief's duties, and they shall have such
hours of active duty as may be prescribed by the Chief of Police.
B.
In
the absence of the Chief of Police, the Captain shall assume immediate
command of the Police Department and shall serve in the capacity of
Acting Chief of Police until the Chief shall return to duty or until
otherwise directed by the Police Commissioner. During such service
as Acting Chief of Police, the Captain shall have all the responsibilities,
duties, powers and authority of the Chief of Police unless otherwise
prohibited or in conflict with the statutes of the State of New Jersey.
C.
They
shall at all times keep themselves well informed on all matters within
the Police Department or coming to the attention of the Police Department
and shall bring all matters of importance to the direct attention
of the Chief of Police.
D.
It
shall be the duty of the Captain to supervise the establishment and
maintenance of all necessary records and filing systems to adequately
provide for the proper needs of all branches and members of the Police
Department.
[Added 6-4-2001 by Ord. No. 783; amended 9-8-2015 by Ord. No. 1020]
A.
It
shall be the duty of the Lieutenant to assist the Chief of Police
and Captain in the performance of his duties, and he shall have such
hours of active duty as may be prescribed by the Chief of Police.
B.
In
the absence of the Chief of Police and the Captain, the Lieutenant
shall assume immediate command of the Police Department and shall
serve in the capacity of Acting Chief of Police until the Chief shall
return to duty or until otherwise directed by the Police Commissioner.
During such service as Acting Chief of Police, the Lieutenant shall
have all the responsibilities, duties, powers and authority of the
Chief of Police unless otherwise prohibited or in conflict with the
statutes of the State of New Jersey.
C.
They
shall at all times keep themselves well informed on all matters within
the Police Department or coming to the attention of the Police Department
and shall bring all matters of importance to the direct attention
of the Chief of Police.
D.
It
shall be the duty of the Lieutenant and Captain to supervise the establishment
and maintenance of all necessary records and filing systems to adequately
provide for the proper needs of all branches and members of the Police
Department.
E.
The
Lieutenant will perform any additional duties assigned by the Chief
of Police.
[Added 6-4-2001 by Ord. No. 783]
A.
It shall be the duty of the Detective Sergeant to
assign and instruct subordinates in police criminal investigation
methods and procedures, investigation practices and related law enforcement
problems. Provides training as needed.
B.
It shall be the duty of the Detective Sergeant to
supervise criminal and noncriminal investigations; investigate improper
police services or actions; when necessary, take proper police action
against law violators; inspect subordinates, assignments and posts;
and noting and correcting or reporting any conditions which require
police attention.
C.
He shall at all times keep himself well informed on
all matters within the Police Department and shall bring all matters
of importance through proper chain of command.
D.
It shall be the duty of the Sergeant, Detective Sergeant,
Lieutenant and Captain to supervise the establishment and maintenance
of all necessary records and filing systems to adequately provide
for the proper needs of all branches and members of the Police Department.
E.
The Detective Sergeant will perform any additional
duties assigned by the Chief of Police.
[Added 6-4-2001 by Ord. No. 783; amended 9-8-2015 by Ord. No. 1020]
A.
It
shall be the duty of the Sergeant to assign and instruct subordinates
in police patrol methods and procedures, investigation practices and
related law enforcement problems. Provides training as needed.
B.
It
shall be the duty of the Sergeant to supervise criminal and noncriminal
investigations; investigate improper police services or actions; when
necessary, take proper police action against law violators; inspect
subordinates and patrol units, assignments and posts; and noting and
correcting or reporting any conditions which require police attention.
C.
They
shall at all times keep themselves well informed on all matters within
the Police Department or coming to the attention of the Police Department
and shall bring all matters of importance through proper chain of
command.
D.
It
shall be the duty of the Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain to supervise
the establishment and maintenance of all necessary records and filing
systems to adequately provide for the proper needs of all branches
and members of the Police Department.
E.
The
Sergeant will perform any additional duties assigned by the Chief
of Police.
[Added 6-4-2001 by Ord. No. 783; amended 9-8-2015 by Ord. No. 1020]
A.
It shall be the duty of the police officer to take appropriate action
to protect life and property; preserve the peace; prevent crime; detect
and arrest violators of the law; enforce all federal, state and local
laws and ordinances coming within Departmental jurisdiction; safely
and expeditiously regulate traffic; aid citizens in matters within
police jurisdictions; take appropriate police action in aiding fellow
officers as needed; and provide miscellaneous services.
B.
It shall be the duty of the police officer to exercise authority
consistent with the obligations imposed by the oath of office and
in conformance with the policies of the Department; abide by all the
rules, regulations and Departmental procedures and directives governing
police officers; and be accountable and responsible to their supervisors
for obeying all lawful orders.
C.
It shall be the duty of the police officers to coordinate their efforts
with other employees of the Department to achieve Department objectives;
conduct themselves in accordance with high ethical standards, on and
off duty; and strive to improve their skills and technique through
study and training.
D.
It shall be the duty of the police officers to familiarize themselves
with the area of authority and responsibility for the current assignment;
perform their duties promptly, faithfully and diligently; and perform
all related work as required.
E.
The police officer will perform any additional duties assigned by
the Chief of Police.
Within the Department there shall be a Police
Physician who shall have all of the powers, functions and duties of
a borough police physician prescribed by law. The Police Physician
shall be appointed each year by the Mayor with the consent of the
Council and shall serve from January 1 of the year of his appointment
for a term of one year or until such time as his successor shall be
appointed.
[Amended 5-15-2006 by Ord. No. 871]
The Police Department shall preserve the public
peace; protect life and property; detect, arrest and prosecute offenders
of the laws of New Jersey and ordinances of the Borough of Shrewsbury;
direct and control traffic; provide attendance and protection during
emergencies; provide appearances in court; cooperate with all other
law enforcement agencies; and provide training for the efficiency
of its members and officers.
[Amended 5-15-2006 by Ord. No. 871]
No person shall be appointed to the Police Department
who is not qualified as provided in New Jersey state statutes. The
appropriate authority may also require that an applicant for appointment
to the Police Department shall successfully complete a physical, mental
and psychological examination.
[Amended 5-15-2006 by Ord. No. 871]
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Shrewsbury
may appoint from time to time special law enforcement officers in
accordance with New Jersey state statutes for terms not exceeding
one year. They shall possess and exercise all the powers and duties
provided by said statutes during their term in office, but shall not
be continued as regular members of the Police Department and shall
not be entitled to tenure. The Chief of Police may authorize special
law enforcement officers when on duty to exercise the same powers
and authority as regular members of the Police Department including
the carrying of firearms and the power of arrest.
[Amended 5-15-2006 by Ord. No. 871]
No member or officer of the Police Department
shall be suspended, removed, fined or reduced in rank for any cause
other than for incapacity, misconduct or disobedience as provided
in the New Jersey state statutes and the Police Department's rules
and regulations.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former §§ 3-86
and 3-87, regarding establishment and amendment of rules and regulations,
which immediately followed this section, were deleted 5-15-2006 by
Ord. No. 871.
All rules, regulations, procedures and orders
previously issued, contrary to those embodied in the manual, are hereby
revoked. All other rules, regulations, orders and procedures not in
conflict with those contained in this manual shall remain in force.
[Adopted 3-12-1974 by Ord. No. 352 (Ch. 60 of the 1973 Code);
amended in its entirety 10-17-1994 by Ord. No. 699]
[Amended 3-4-2004 by Ord. No. 827; 11-15-2004 by Ord. No. 844; 9-8-2015 by Ord. No. 1020]
Fees comply with Open Public Records Act (OPRA)[1] requirements.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.
No fee shall be charged for any report for which
a formal request is made by any local, county, state or federal law
enforcement agency or by the federal postal authorities.
The Police Department shall issue a receipt
for all fees and moneys received for the services extended or materials
furnished as hereinabove provided. All moneys received shall be forwarded
to the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough of Shrewsbury.
