Police officers shall:
A.
Take appropriate action to:
(1)
Protect life and property.
(2)
Preserve the peace.
(3)
Prevent crime.
(4)
Detect and arrest violators of the law.
(5)
Enforce all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
coming within Department jurisdiction.
(6)
Safely and expeditiously regulate traffic.
(7)
Aid citizens in matters within police jurisdiction.
(8)
Take appropriate police action in aiding fellow officers
as needed.
(9)
Provide miscellaneous services as required.
B.
Exercise authority consistent with the obligations imposed
by the oath of office and in conformance with the policies of the Department.
C.
Abide by all rules, regulations and departmental procedures
and directives governing police officer employees.
D.
Be accountable and responsible to their supervisors for
obeying all lawful orders.
E.
Coordinate their efforts with other employees of the
Department to achieve Department objectives.
F.
Conduct themselves in accordance with high ethical standards,
on and off duty.
G.
Strive to improve their skills and techniques through
study and training.
H.
Familiarize themselves with the area of authority and
responsibility for the current assignment.
I.
Perform their duties promptly, faithfully, judiciously
and diligently.
J.
Perform all related work as required.
Supervisors in the Department shall:
A.
Enforce Department rules and insure compliance with Department
policies and procedures.
B.
Exercise proper use of their command within the limits
of their authority to assure efficient performance by their subordinates.
C.
Exercise necessary control over their subordinates to
accomplish the objectives of the Department.
D.
Guide and train subordinates to gain effectiveness in
performing their duties.
E.
Use Department disciplinary procedures when necessary.
F.
When using discipline, comply strictly with the provisions
of the Department disciplinary process.
A.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 and Chapter 4, Article
XIII, 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 Chief of Police shall:
(1)
Administer and enforce the rules and regulations of the
Police Department and any special emergency directives for the disposition
and discipline of the Department and its members and officers;
(2)
Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and
duties of the Police Department;
(3)
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all members and
officers;
(4)
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
(5)
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.
B.
Responsibilities. The Chief of Police is responsible
to:
(1)
Establish and maintain the efficient operation of the
Department.
(2)
Organize, control and maintain all property and resources
of the Department.
(3)
Develop the written organizational structure of the Department,
including chain of command and duty assignments.
(4)
Develop and implement policies and procedures necessary
to govern and direct the day-to-day operations of the police Department.
(5)
Provide for the proper training of all Department employees.
(6)
Provide for periodic inspections of all police operations
to ensure compliance with Department rules, policies and procedures.
(7)
Maintain the overall discipline of the Department.
(8)
Maintain a constructive relationship with the public,
community organizations, the media and other law enforcement agencies.
(9)
Prepare and submit the annual budget and proposed expenditure
programs to the appropriate authority or other designated officials.
(10)
Allocate funds within the budget, which are appropriated
by the governing body.
(11)
Provide for performance evaluations of all Department
employees.
Civilian employees shall:
A.
Take appropriate action to perform the duties of their
positions promptly, faithfully and diligently.
B.
Exercise authority consistent with the obligations imposed
by their position and in conformance with the policies of the Department.
C.
Be accountable and responsible to their supervisors for
obeying all lawful orders.
D.
Coordinate their efforts with other employees of the
Department to achieve Department objectives.
E.
Conduct themselves in accordance with high ethical standards,
on and off duty.
F.
Strive to improve their skills and techniques through
study and training.
G.
Familiarize themselves with the area of authority and
responsibility for the current assignment.
H.
Abide by all rules, regulations and departmental procedures
and directives governing civilian employees.
I.
Perform all related work as required.
