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Township of Montclair, NJ
Essex County
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Special police, deputy police and civilian employees appointed under the provisions of this chapter shall not be members of the Department. They shall not be entitled to participate in the Police Pension Fund or to receive the benefits of tenure of office as provided in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-128 and 40A:14-147, as amended.
A. 
The Manager, after investigation and report by the Chief as to qualifications, may appoint for one-year terms persons to be known as "special police." Special police shall be vested with special police authority in accordance with the rules and regulations. They shall take the oath of office prescribed for members of the Department. They shall wear an authorized badge at all times while on duty.
B. 
Special police shall be divided into two classes, in accordance with the rules and regulations, to be known as "Class A" and "Class B," respectively. Class A special police shall be paid by the Township in accordance with the Township's Salary Ordinance.[1] Class B special police shall be paid by their respective employers, not by the Township.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 55, Salaries and Compensation.
The Manager, upon recommendation of the Chief, may appoint for one-year terms citizens of the Township to be known as "deputy police" and to serve as a police reserve. The police reserve may be utilized in such emergencies as the Chief may determine, and, in addition thereto, in such other situations as to which the Manager gives final approval and authority for the use of such services. While on duty, such deputy police may perform the duties of and shall have the powers of members of the Department. Deputy police shall take the oath of office prescribed for members of the Department. They shall wear an authorized badge at all times while on duty. Deputy police shall serve without pay unless otherwise ordered by the Township Council.
When authorized by the Manager, the Chief may employ persons to work under the direction of the Police Department. Such persons shall perform duties as may be directed by the Chief, and they shall be paid by the Township in accordance with the Salary Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 55, Salaries and Compensation.