There shall be a Department of Police, the head
of which shall be the Chief of Police, to be appointed by the Township
Council. Prior to his or her appointment, the Chief of Police shall
be qualified through training and experience in police administration.
The Department shall be responsible for the following:
The Department of Police shall:
A.
Preserve the public peace, protect life and property,
prevent crime, detect and arrest offenders against the penal laws
and ordinances effective within the Township.
B.
Suppress riots, mobs and insurrections, disperse unlawful
or dangerous assemblages and preserve order at all elections, public
meetings and assemblages.
The Department of Police shall:
A.
Administer and enforce laws and ordinances to regulate,
direct, control and restrict the movement of vehicular and pedestrian
traffic and the use of streets by vehicles and persons.
B.
Protect the safety and facilitate the convenience
of motorists and pedestrians.
C.
Make and enforce rules and regulations not inconsistent
with the state law, Charter and ordinances for such purposes.
The Department of Police shall:
A.
Remove or cause to be removed all nuisances in the
public streets, parks and other public places.
B.
Inspect and observe all places of public amusement
or assemblage and all places of business requiring any state or municipal
license or permit and report thereon to the appropriate department.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection C, regarding
inspections of all housing for weed control, which immediately followed
this subsection, was deleted 9-20-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-11.
The Department of Police shall provide for a
civilian center to handle all police and fire calls.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 3-26, Animal
control, which immediately followed this section, was deleted 9-20-2000
by Ord. No. 2000-11.
[Added 7-23-2015 by Ord.
No. 2015-11]
A.
Position created. The position of Police Chaplain for the Township
of Maple Shade is hereby created in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141.
The position shall be a volunteer position. The position of Police
Chaplain shall be subject to the control and direction of the Chief
of Police.
B.
Qualifications. Any person appointed as Police Chaplain shall be
an ordained clergyman/clergywoman in good standing with the religious
body from which he/she is selected. The Police Chaplain shall receive
training in the position and should have a basic knowledge of the
duties of law enforcement officers. The Police Chaplain shall conform
to all police procedures and departmental regulations, insofar as
applicable, and shall be credentialed in accordance with the provisions
of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141.
C.
Duties. The Police Chaplain is requested to perform the following
duties and any other duties that may be assigned by the Chief of Police:
(1)
Assist the Maple Shade Police Department in making notifications
to families concerning serious injuries or death;
(2)
Visit sick or injured police personnel at home or in the hospital;
(3)
Attend and participate in funerals of active and retired members
of the Police Department;
(4)
Counsel police personnel regarding personal problems and stationhouse
adjustments;
(5)
Coordinate and conduct memorial services;
(6)
Participate in in-service training programs;
(7)
Attend departmental functions such as graduations, promotions, and
awards ceremonies;
(8)
Assist in programs and counseling targeted at youthful offenders;
(9)
Assist in enhancing public relations and community outreach;
(10)
Meet with the Chief of Police and other police personnel on
a regular basis for the purpose of ongoing evaluation, development
of programs, and discussion of departmental morale.
D.
Rank and salary. Any person appointed as Police Chaplain shall serve
in that capacity without rank or salary.
E.
Term of office. A person appointed as Police Chaplain shall serve
at the pleasure of the Township Manager, and for a period of one year
from the date of appointment and shall continue to serve in that capacity
until he/she resigns, is terminated, or reappointed by the Township
Council at the recommendation of the Chief of Police. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the position shall be an "at-will" position, and the
appointment of Police Chaplain may be terminated without cause.
F.
Appointment. The Chief of Police may recommend to the Township Council
persons that he believes meet the qualifications of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141.
All applicants for the position of Police Chaplain shall be interviewed
by the Chief of Police and his/her designee(s) to determine the applicant's
qualifications in accordance with this section. The Township Manager
shall appoint Police Chaplains in accordance with this section, with
the advice and consent of the Chief of Police.
