[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
(now Township Council) of the Township of Hillside 12-21-1971 as Ch. IV,
Secs. 4-1 through 4-6, of the 1971 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
LABOR CONTRACT PROVISIONS
The current labor agreement between the Township
and the Fraternal Order of Police is on file in the Township offices.
Where inconsistencies exist between this chapter and the agreement,
the terms of the labor agreement prevail.
[Amended 7-1-1975 by Ord. No. G-65-75; 10-21-2003; 6-22-2004]
A.
The Police Department shall consist of not more than
one Chief of Police, three Deputy Chiefs of Police, five Police Captains,
eight Police Lieutenants, 10 Police Sergeants, and 56 police officers,
whose duties shall be defined in the rules and regulations by state
statutes and Hillside Township ordinances.
B.
The attached Table of Organization[1] shall serve as an initial composition of the Police Department
but may, from time to time, be revised by the Mayor with advice and
consent of the Township Council, when it becomes necessary to facilitate
the effective management of the Police Department.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Table of Organization is
included at the end of this chapter.
C.
In addition, the Police Department will also include
school crossing guards, telecommunications operators, clerical staff,
special police officers, clerk typists and administrative assistants
who shall not be considered members of the Police Department as defined
with N. J. S. A. 40:47 et seq., but shall be subject to the rules
and regulations of the Department.
The Police Department, through the Police Chief,
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, suppress riots, mobs
and insurrections, disperse unlawful or dangerous assemblages and
preserve order at all elections and public meetings and assemblages.
B.
Administer and enforce laws and ordinances to regulate,
direct, control and restrict the movement of vehicular and pedestrian
traffic and the use of the streets by vehicles and persons to protect
the safety and facilitate the convenience of motorists and pedestrians.
C.
Remove or cause to be removed all nuisances in the
public streets, parks and other public places of the Township, inspect
and observe all places of business requiring any state or municipal
license or permit and report thereon to the appropriate department.
D.
Respond to all fire alarms and assist the Fire Department
in the protection of life and property, in regulating traffic, maintaining
order and in enforcing observance of the Fire Prevention Code. The
Fire Chief may request the Police Chief or the officer in charge at
the time of any emergency to provide the assistance of the police
reserves.
E.
Provide for the attendance of its members in court
as necessary for the prosecution and trial of persons charged with
crimes and offenses and cooperate fully with the law enforcement and
prosecuting authorities of federal, state and county governments.
F.
Operate a training program to maintain and improve
the police efficiency of members of the Department.
G.
Make, administer and enforce rules and regulations
for the disposition, conduct and discipline of the Department.
[Amended 10-29-2002]
All members of the Police Department shall be
appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Township
Council.
Each member of the Police Department, before
entering upon the performance of his duties, shall take and subscribe
to an oath to bear true faith and allegiance to the government established
in this state, to support the Constitutions of the United States of
America and the State of New Jersey and to faithfully, impartially
and justly discharge and perform all the duties of his office. This
oath or affirmation shall be filed with the Township Clerk.
[Amended 7-1-1975 by Ord. No. G-65-75]
Each applicant for appointment as a patrolman
shall:
A.
Be a citizen of the United States and comply with
the New Jersey State statutes with regard to residency requirements.
B.
Be at least 18 and not more than 35 years of age,
provided that this shall not prohibit the appointment of persons over
the age limit who qualify pursuant to N.J.S.A. 38:23A-2.
C.
Be sound in body and good health sufficient to satisfy
the Board of Trustees of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System
of New Jersey that he is eligible for membership in the retirement
system, which shall be certified by a physician designated by the
Board of Trustees.
D.
Be able to read, write and speak the English language
well and intelligently.
E.
Be of good moral character and shall not have been
convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude.
F.
Have earned a minimum of 30 credits from an approved
college.
G.
Submit to a psychological examination to be given
by the Township off Hillside. The results of said psychological examination
must be satisfactory to the appointing authority and must indicate
that the applicant can perform the police function.
H.
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:17B-68, have successfully
completed an approved police training course before receiving a permanent
appointment.
[Added 7-1-1975 by Ord. No. G-65-75]
Each applicant for appointment as a civilian
employee of the Police Department shall:
A.
Be a citizen of the United States and for one year
preceding his appointment a resident of New Jersey. He shall be a
resident of the Township of Hillside at the time of his employment.
B.
Be at least 18 years of age.
C.
Be sound in body and of good health sufficient to
satisfy the appointing authority.
D.
Have earned a high school diploma, certificate or
equivalency.
E.
Have successfully passed a written and oral examination
given by the appointing authority.
F.
Be of good moral character and shall not have been
convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude.
G.
Be able to read, write and speak the English language
well and intelligently.
All appointments and promotions to positions
covered by civil service shall be made in accordance with the appropriate
statutes and rules and regulations.
A.
Each person appointed to the Department as a patrolman
shall be known as a probationary patrolman and shall serve as such
for a period of three months from the date of his appointment.
B.
Each person appointed or promoted to the position
of Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, Police Captain, Deputy Police
Chief or Police Chief shall serve a probationary period in such position
for a period of three months from the date of his appointment or promotion.
C.
At the termination of the probationary period, provided
that the person appointed or promoted satisfactorily fulfills all
the requirements of the position, the appointment or promotion shall
become permanent.
D.
If at the expiration of the probationary period the
conduct or capacity of the probationer has not been satisfactory,
he shall be notified promptly, in writing, by the Township Committee
that he shall not receive the appointment.
E.
A probationary or temporary appointment as a police
officer may also be made for a total period not exceeding one year
for the purpose of enabling a person seeking permanent appointment
to take a police training course in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:17B-69.
A.
Duties. The Police Chief shall:
(1)
Be the executive head of the Police Department, subject
to the supervision of the Township Committee, and be responsible for
the proper and efficient operation of the Department and the direction
of its activities.
(2)
Be responsible for the observance and enforcement
of all laws of the state and ordinances within the jurisdiction of
the Police Department and the enforcement of the rules and regulations
of the Police Department; and perform any other duties prescribed
by ordinance.
(3)
See that all persons connected with the Department
are properly instructed in their duties and give particular attention
to the training and instruction of new members thereof.
(4)
Have under his control all reports, records and property
of the Police Department and designate a member of the Department
to prepare the reports and keep the records in such manner as he may
prescribe, as well as take charge of such property and any other property
coming into the custody of the Department.
(5)
Furnish to the Mayor and Township Council a complete
monthly and yearly report of Police Department matters.
[Amended 10-29-2002]
(6)
Devote his entire time to the discharge of the duties
of his office and shall not directly or indirectly engage in any other
trade, business or occupation, whether as owner, partner, agent, servant
or employee, with or without compensation or remuneration. He shall
not be permitted to receive, directly or indirectly, any salary, compensation
or thing of value for services rendered from any source other than
as Police Chief of the Township of Hillside.
(7)
Have all the powers and duties as set forth in N.J.S.A.
40A:14-118.
[Added 10-21-2003]
B.
Acting Chief. The Police Chief shall designate a Deputy
Police Chief to serve as Acting Police Chief whenever the Police Chief,
because of absence, disability or other cause, is unable to exercise
the powers and duties of his office. The appointment of Acting Police
Chief shall be subject to confirmation by the Mayor with the advice
and consent of the Township Council.
[Amended 10-29-2002]
The powers and duties of the members of the
Police Department, including temporary officers and special policemen,
shall be those prescribed by the laws of the State of New Jersey governing
municipal police departments generally, by the ordinances and resolutions
of the Township of Hillside and such rules and regulations which may
from time to time be established by the Police Chief.
[Amended 4-6-2004]
A.
Secondary employment program established.
(1)
The Mayor and Township Council of the Township of
Hillside, County of Union, hereby establish a secondary employment
program for qualified sworn members of the Hillside Police Department.
(2)
The Chief of Police shall establish policies, as necessary,
to effectively implement this section. Said policies shall provide
uniform standards for all police-related secondary employment of qualified
sworn members of the Hillside Police Department and shall be consistent
with all guidelines and procedures as promulgated by the Attorney
General of the State of New Jersey and the Division of Local Government
Services.
B.
ASSIGNMENT OFFICER
CONTRACTOR
FINAL RATE
OFF-DUTY
OFFICIAL VEHICLE
ON-DUTY MEMBER
POLICE-RELATED SECONDARY EMPLOYMENT
QUALIFIED SWORN MEMBER
Definitions. The following definitions shall apply
to this section:
A superior officer designated by the Chief of Police to schedule
assignments of qualified sworn members consistent with the requirements
of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the Hillside Police
Department.
[Added 8-31-2004]
Shall include all entities, public and private, other than
the Township of Hillside. Examples of contractors, for purposes of
this section, shall include but shall not be limited to individual
persons, property owners, business persons, merchants, corporations,
boards, agencies, utility companies, educational institutions, organizations,
associations, churches, temples, synagogues and other religious organizations,
and civic associations.
The total hourly rate due the Township of Hillside as set
forth in Schedule A.[1] The final rate is the sum of the officers' hourly rate
and the administrative fee.
[Added 8-31-2004]
All times other than the regular working hours for sworn
members of the Hillside Police Department.
Any vehicle owned by the Township of Hillside and assigned
to the Hillside Police Department.
Any sworn member of the Hillside Police Department who is
performing his or her assigned duties during regular working hours.
A member who is on duty is under the direct supervision and control
of the Hillside Police Department.
[Added 8-31-2004]
Any employment associated with law enforcement, safety, security,
loss prevention, crowd control, traffic control, or the provision
of any related service(s) as determined by the Chief of Police.
A full-time police officer, below the rank of Police Captain,
employed by the Hillside Police Department who has completed a certified
Basic Police Training Course and one year of service as a police officer
in the Township of Hillside subsequent to his or her completion of
the Basic Police Training Course. A sworn member who is on sick leave
or leave of absence for any reason, including disability or illness,
or who is assigned to restricted duty by the Chief of Police for any
reason, including, but not limited to, disability or illness, shall
not be considered a qualified sworn member for purposes of this section.
The Chief of Police may authorize other sworn members to participate
in the secondary employment program on a case-by-case basis to meet
the needs of the Hillside Police Department or a contractor.
C.
Guidelines.
(1)
General.
(a)
The Chief of Police shall establish and enforce
the necessary policy and procedures to provide uniform standards for
all police-related secondary employment of qualified sworn members
of the Hillside Police Department. Secondary employment shall be considered
a privilege, not an entitlement. The Chief of Police shall have the
right to prohibit, restrict and regulate all police-related secondary
employment for the good of the Police Department and in the best interests
of the community.
(b)
Qualified sworn members of the Hillside Police
Department shall be permitted to engage in police-related secondary
employment in the Township of Hillside at the sole discretion of the
Chief of Police. No sworn member of the Hillside Police Department
shall engage in police-related secondary employment without the authorization
of the Chief of Police.
(c)
Qualified sworn members who are engaged in authorized
police-related secondary employment shall consider the Township of
Hillside to be their primary employer at all limes and shall be subject
to the rules and regulations of the Hillside Police Department and
the supervision and control of the Chief of Police at all times.
(d)
Any crime, offense or condition occurring in
the presence of a qualified sworn member who is engaged in police-related
secondary employment shall be acted upon in accordance with all applicable
laws, ordinances and rules and regulations of the Hillside Police
Department.
(e)
Unless specifically exempted by the Chief of
Police, sworn members who are engaged in police-related secondary
employment shall wear the uniform of the day and carry all equipment
as required by the rules and regulations of the Hillside Police Department.
(2)
Recall of officer from assignment.
(a)
Sworn members, while engaged in authorized police-related
secondary employment shall be subject to immediate recall at any time
by the Chief of Police or his designee(s).
(b)
In the event an officer is recalled from a secondary
employment, assignment for more than 30 minutes, the contractor shall
not be required to compensate the Township of Hillside for the amount
of time the officer is absent from said assignment. This shall not
apply if an officer is required to leave an assigned location for
the purpose of transporting to Police Headquarters any person(s) that
he or she has placed under arrest, or to file the necessary reports
in connection with any lawful arrest the officer has made while employed
by a contractor. In all such cases, the contractor shall be responsible
for the full payment of the officer, even while he or she is absent
from the assigned location.
(3)
Suspension of secondary employment program.
(a)
The Chief of Police shall ensure that the police-related
secondary employment of qualified sworn members does not interfere
with or disrupt the efficient operation of the Hillside Police Department
in any way.
(b)
The Chief of Police shall have the right to
suspend the secondary employment program at any time and without cause.
In the event the Chief of Police suspends the secondary employment
program, he shall notify all contractors of said action without delay.
The Chief of Police shall also notify the Mayor and President of the
Township Council within 24 hours.
(4)
Disciplinary action.
(a)
The Chief of Police shall have the right to
take disciplinary action against any member of the Hillside Police
Department who violates any provision of the rules and regulations
of the Hillside Police Department while engaged in police-related
secondary employment. In addition, the Chief of Police shall have
the right to suspend an individual member of the Hillside Police Department
from participation in the secondary employment program under any of
the following circumstances:
[Amended 2-13-2007]
[1]
If there is reason to believe that the member's
participation in the program has interfered with his or her ability
to perform his or her duties as a police officer;
[2]
If there is reason to believe that the member's
participation in the program has created or will create a conflict
of interest or the public perception of a conflict of interest;
[3]
If there is reason to believe that the member's
participation in the program has brought discredit or embarrassment
to the Township of Hillside;
[4]
If there is reason to believe that the member
has violated the policy or procedures established for the implementation
of this section; or
[5]
For other good cause as determined by the Chief
of Police.
(b)
In the event the Chief of Police suspends an
individual member of the Hillside Police Department from participation
in the secondary employment program, he shall notify said member,
in writing, stating the reason(s) for the suspension and effective
dates of the suspension.
(c)
Nothing in this section shall prevent the Chief
of Police from taking disciplinary action against any member of the
Hillside Police Department in accordance with the rules and regulations
of the Hillside Police Department and the New Jersey Department of
Personnel.
D.
Rates of compensation and administrative fees.
(1)
Rate of compensation. Qualified sworn members who
elect to participate in the secondary employment program shall not
be entitled to overtime compensation. Rather, they shall be compensated
in accordance with the rates set forth in Schedule A of this section.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Schedule A is on file in the
Township offices.
(2)
A 25% administrative fee shall be added to the rates of compensation to offset the Township's expenses in connection with the Secondary Employment Program. The Chief Financial Officer shall pay the Township's share of FICA and Medicare taxes from said administrative fee in accordance with Schedule A to be added as Subsection J and containing a breakdown of all fees.
[Amended 8-31-2004]
(3)
Input by collective bargaining unit(s). The collective
bargaining unit shall have input into the established rates of payment
for the various assignment categories; however, the collective bargaining
unit shall not have input with respect to the administrative fee that
is collected by the Township of Hillside. The collective bargaining
unit's silence at the time of adoption of this section shall be deemed
to be an expression of consent to the established rates of compensation.
(4)
Changes in rate of compensation.
(a)
The rates of compensation in effect at the time
of adoption of this section shall be subject to change only upon amendment
of this section. Said rates shall be reviewed periodically by the
Chief of Police in collaboration with the collective bargaining unit(s).
The Chief of Police or duly authorized representative of the collective
bargaining unit(s) may petition the Township Council for a change
in said rates at any time but not more than once in a calendar year.
(b)
Any contractor that regularly employs qualified
sworn members of the Hillside Police Department as provided for by
this section shall be notified without delay upon any change in the
applicable rates.
E.
Use of official vehicles.
(1)
If a contractor employs a sworn member of the Hillside
Police Department for any assignment that requires the use of an official
vehicle, the contractor shall compensate the Township of Hillside
for the additional expense incurred in connection with the use of
said vehicle (see Schedule A). The Chief of Police or his designee
shall determine if an official vehicle is necessary for safety purposes.
(2)
In the event an official vehicle is damaged while
deployed at any assignment in connection with the police-related secondary
employment of a member of the Hillside Police Department, the contractor
shall be responsible for any uninsured losses incurred by the Township
of Hillside. The Chief of Police or Chief Financial Officer may require
contractors to deposit funds in an escrow account for this purpose.
F.
Staffing levels.
(1)
Special events. In the event a contractor, including
a public or private entity, shall request to employ police officers
for any special event, sporting event or other public or quasi-public
event where more than 100 persons shall be expected to gather, the
Chief of Police or his designee shall require the contractor, including
a public or private entity, to employ a sufficient number of police
officers at said event to ensure public safety and the safety of police
personnel so assigned. The estimated number of officers required at
said event shall be the sole determination of the Chief of Police.
(2)
Traffic and road construction details. In the event
a contractor, including a public or private entity or utility company,
shall request to employ police officers for a traffic or construction
detail, the Chief of Police or his designee shall require the contractor
to employ a sufficient number of police officers to ensure public
safety and facilitate the flow of traffic through the Township. The
estimated number of officers required for said assignment shall be
the sole determination of the Chief of Police.
(3)
Other assignments. In the event a contractor shall
request to employ police officers for any other assignment in the
Township, including, but not limited to, security details at shopping
centers, financial institutions, or other places of business, the
Chief of Police or his designee shall have the right to thoroughly
inspect said premises at any time and review any security plan(s)
for the business location where the police officer assigned will be
deployed. In all cases, the Chief of Police or his designee shall
determine the police officer's particular assignment and deployment.
G.
Assignment of police supervisor. The Chief of Police
shall determine if the assignment of a police supervisor is necessary
to direct and coordinate the efforts of members of the Hillside Police
Department at any special event, sporting event, or other police-related
secondary employment assignment in the Township. The contractor shall
be required to recompense the Township of Hillside for the assignment
of police supervisor(s) in accordance with Schedule A.
H.
Procedure.
(1)
Application.
(a)
Contractors, including public and private entities,
that wish to employ members of the Hillside Police Department shall
make written application to the Chief of Police and sign a contract
to be prepared and approved by the Township Attorney after consultation
with the Chief of Police. Said application shall be submitted not
less than seven days in advance of a special event or sporting event.
The Chief of Police may waive this requirement in the event of an
emergency.
(b)
Contractors that employ members of the Hillside
Police Department on a regular, ongoing basis shall be required to
renew their application annually. The Chief of Police shall require
contractors to provide proof of workman's compensation or other business
insurance coverage prior to the approval of any application.
(c)
The Chief of Police shall have the right to
deny an application to provide the services of sworn members of the
Hillside Police Department to any contractor, including public or
private entities, without cause.
(2)
Escrows.
(a)
Contractors who engage sworn members of the
Hillside Police Department for police-related secondary employment
shall be required to deposit funds for the compensation of said officer(s)
in an escrow account. The amount to be deposited shall be determined
by the Chief Financial Officer, who shall establish and maintain said
escrow accounts and/or dedicated trust fund for this purpose.
(b)
The Chief of Police shall be authorized to waive
this requirement for good cause with the consent of the Chief Financial
Officer, or in an emergency. The Hillside Board of Education shall
be specifically exempted from this requirement.
(3)
Payment.
(a)
Contractors that employ members of the Hillside
Police Department as provided by this section shall forward all payments,
including escrows, to the Chief Financial Officer of the Township
of Hillside.
(b)
The Chief Financial Officer shall establish
accounting procedures for the collection of monies from contractors
and the timely payment of officers who engage in the secondary employment
program. He shall place all monies received in an escrow account or
dedicated trust find(s) established for this purpose and shall institute
payroll procedures consistent with this section to remunerate police
officers for all secondary police-related employment. The Chief Financial
Officer shall not use "contra" accounting methods, and officers should
not be paid through the salary and wage budget line item.
(c)
In no event shall any sworn member of the Hillside
Police Department be directly compensated by any contractor for services
rendered in connection with his or her secondary police-related employment.
(4)
Disbursement of administrative fee(s).
(a)
In accordance with Subsection D of this section, an administrative fee shall be added to the rates of compensation to offset the Township's expenses in connection with the secondary employment program.
(b)
The Chief Financial Officer shall review the
escrow account(s) and dedicated trust fund(s) periodically and transfer
not more than 75% of the total collected administrative fees to the
Township surplus fund. The remaining 25% of the total collected administrative
fees shall remain in the escrow account(s) and/or dedicated trust
fund(s) and may be used to remunerate police officers in the event
a contractor defaults on required payments to the Township.
(5)
Review by Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Police.
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Police shall review the escrow
accounts and dedicated trust fund(s) periodically but not less than
twice annually and recommend appropriate action to correct any deficiencies
in connection with the administration of the secondary employment
program.
I.
Miscellaneous provisions.
(1)
Licensed premises. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 33:1-71,
the Chief of Police shall not allow sworn officers to be regularly
employed at any establishment in the Township that is licensed to
distribute alcohol by the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage
Control. The Chief of Police is authorized to waive this prohibition
under very limited circumstances consistent with law.
(2)
Voluntary services. Nothing in this section shall
preclude any qualified sworn member from providing his or her services
to any contractor on a voluntary basis, subject to the approval of
the Chief of Police.
(3)
Non-police trades and professions.
(a)
Nothing in this section shall preclude any sworn
member of the Police Department from engaging in outside employment
of a non-police nature in which vested police powers are not a condition
of employment. Examples include, but are not limited to, part-time
work in the building trades (plumber, carpenter, etc.) or other professions
(teaching, photography, dental hygiene, etc.).
(b)
Members of the Police Department who elect to
engage in such vocations shall not do so at any time while engaged
in the performance of their regular duties, nor shall they allow said
employment to interfere with their duties. The Chief of Police is
authorized to establish policies governing this practice and to take
appropriate disciplinary action against any member of the Police Department
who shall violate this provision.
(4)
Emergency action to protect private property. Nothing
in this section shall preclude the Chief of Police from assigning
sworn members of the Hillside Police Department, as necessary, to
protect the private interests of any contractor, property owner or
business entity whose property is threatened by an emergency such
as a fire, flood or other man-made or natural disaster. The good-faith
assignment by the Chief of Police of police personnel under such circumstances
may be made without the collection of escrow funds or prepayment.
Officers so assigned shall be compensated at their overtime rate,
and the contractor or property owner whose private interests were
protected shall be required to reimburse the Township of Hillside
for personnel expenses incurred pursuant to this provision. The Township
of Hillside may pursue legal remedies, as appropriate, to recover
said expense.
(5)
Traffic and road construction assignments.
[Added 8-31-2004]
(a)
Minimum assignment. Unless otherwise agreed
by the Collective Bargaining Agent and Chief of Police, off-duty members
assigned to traffic or construction details shall be entitled to a
minimum of four hours' payment. For assignments in excess of four
hours, members shall be paid in hourly increments with partial hours
rounded up to the next full hour.
(b)
Weekends. Members shall be entitled to time-and-a-half
payment for all traffic and road construction assignments that occur
between the hours of 12:01 a.m. Saturday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
(c)
Holidays. Members shall be entitled to time-and-a-half
payment for all traffic and road construction assignments that occur
on the following holidays when said holidays occur between Monday
and Friday: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's
Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus
Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
(d)
Cancellation of assignment. In the event of
the cancellation of an assignment for any reason, contractors shall
make timely notification to the Police Department. If a contractor
provides less than two hours' notification of cancellation, any officer
assigned shall be entitled to four hours' payment at the regular hourly
rate for the assignment. The Chief Financial Officer shall withhold
this amount along with the applicable administrative fee from any
escrows the contractor has provided.
(e)
Notice to Police Department. To schedule traffic or road construction assignments, contractors shall contact the Police Department Assignment Officer between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, not less than 24 hours prior to the starting time of the assignment. In the event a contractor fails to comply with this provision and provides less than 24 hours' notice to the Police Department, said contractor shall be required to pay an additional $35 administrative fee to the Township of Hillside. Said $35 fee shall be a one-time fee per assignment, regardless of the number of officers assigned to the detail. The contractor shall be required to pay every officer so assigned a minimum of four hours' pay as provided by Subsection I(5)(a) of this section.
(f)
Emergency assignments. In the event a contractor fails to comply with Subsection I(5)(e) of this section and provides less than four hours' notice to the Police Department, said assignment shall be considered an emergency and the contractor shall be required to pay an additional $75 administrative fee to the Township of Hillside. Said $75 fee shall be a one-time fee per assignment, regardless of the number of officers assigned to the detail. The contractor shall be required to pay every officer so assigned a minimum of four hours' pay as provided by Subsection I(5)(a) of this section.
(g)
Assignment of on-duty officer at construction
site. In the event the Chief of Police or his designee assigns an
on-duty member to assist a contractor at a location that requires
traffic control and direction, said contractor shall be required to
recompense the Township of Hillside for the services rendered by the
on-duty officer in accordance with Schedule A.[3] All applicable administrative fees and vehicle usage fees
shall apply.
J.
Schedule A.
[Added 8-31-2004; amended 5-4-2010 by Ord. No. O-10-021]
|
Assignment Type
|
Officer's Rate
|
Administrative Fee
(25%)
|
Final Rate
(per hour)
| ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
General assignments (minimum: 2 hours)
|
$25.29
|
$6.32
|
$31.61
| ||
|
Sports and special events (minimum: 2 hours)
|
$40.00
|
$10.00
|
$50.00
| ||
|
Traffic or construction (7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.,
minimum: 4 hours)
|
$50.15
|
$12.54
|
$62.69
| ||
|
Less than 48 hours' notice
|
$35
| ||||
|
Less than 4 hours' notice
|
$75
| ||||
|
Weekends and holidays
|
$75.22
|
$18.81
|
$84.03
| ||
|
Traffic or construction (7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.,
minimum: 4 hours)
|
$55.16
|
$13.79
|
$68.95
| ||
|
Less than 48 hours' Notice
|
$35
| ||||
|
Less than 4 hours' Notice
|
$75
| ||||
|
Weekends and holidays
|
$82.74
|
$20.69
|
$103.43
| ||
|
Use of Police Department vehicle, if needed:
|
$50.00 for first 4 hours (minimum fee), $10.00
per hour each additional hour
| ||||
|
Supervisor, if needed:
|
Officer's overtime rate + 25% administrative
fee
| ||||
[Amended 10-29-2002]
Full-time members and employees of the Police
Department shall receive annual vacation leaves as per current contract
between the Township of Hillside and the Fraternal Order of Police.
[Amended 10-21-2003]
No member of the Police Department and no special
officer while holding office or appointment under the authority of
this chapter shall at any time:
A.
Violate any criminal law of the United States or of
New Jersey or any ordinance of the Township.
B.
Conduct himself in a manner unbecoming a police officer
and a gentleman.
C.
Conduct himself in a manner subversive to good order
and discipline of the Police Department.
D.
Conduct himself in a manner disrespectful to a superior.
E.
Absent himself from his post of duty without having
obtained prior leave from his superior officer, except in case of
emergency.
F.
Absent himself from the Township, except when he is
off duty or on vacation pursuant to the order of the Police Chief,
without having obtained prior leave from the Chief, provided that
this regulation shall apply to special police officers only while
assigned to active duty.
G.
Refuse to perform any of the duties of his office
or evade the performance of any such duties, whether on patrol or
otherwise and whether or not in uniform, provided that this regulation
shall apply to special police officers only while assigned to active
duty.
H.
Contract any debts or other financial obligations
without a reasonable expectation of being able to pay or discharge
the same when due.
[Amended 10-29-2002]
Upon his appointment there shall be furnished
to each police officer a uniform, badge and other necessary equipment
at the expense of the Township, which shall remain the property of
the Township and which shall be maintained by the officer in a clean
and usable condition. An inventory of uniforms and equipment shall
be taken by the Police Chief at the end of each calendar year to determine
the need for replacement or new equipment. In the event that equipment
may be needed or replaced, the Police Chief shall make such recommendation
to the Mayor and Township Council.
All firearms which may be provided by the Township
shall remain the property of the Township.
[Amended 7-1-1975 by Ord. No. G-65-75; 3-5-2002]
A.
The Township Council may appoint such number of school
traffic guards and special officers as it may authorize, for a term
not exceeding one year, and revoke such appointments without cause
or hearing. Such school traffic guards and special officers shall
carry out their duties and responsibilities under the direction and
supervision of the Police Chief, and their powers, rights and duties
shall be specifically defined by the Police Chief. The powers, rights
and duties shall immediately cease at the expiration of the term for
which they were appointed or upon revocation of their appointment.
School traffic guards and special officers shall not carry revolvers
or other weapons at any time except as otherwise directed by the Police
Chief.
B.
No person shall be appointed a school traffic guard
or special officer unless he is a citizen of the United States, is
able to read, write and speak the English language, is physically
qualified, is of good moral character, and shall not have been convicted
of any crime. Reports shall be made by the Police Chief to the Township
Committee concerning the eligibility and qualifications of any person
proposed to be appointed a school traffic guard or special officer.
C.
All special officers appointed shall be designated
Class One as per the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.11 and any
special officers appointed pursuant to this subsection be limited
to five appointees.
[Amended 12-30-1991 by Ord. No. G-313-91; 2-29-2000]
The Mayor shall be the appropriate authority
as defined in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 to establish, amend and repeal such
policies, rules and regulations as it deems necessary for the government
of the entire Department and for the discipline of its members which
are not inconsistent with the laws of the State of New Jersey or ordinances
of the Township. The rules and regulations shall be posted in facilities
assigned to the Police Department for headquarters purposes, and a
copy thereof shall be delivered to each member of the Department.
[Added 12-19-1972 by Ord. No. G-12-72; amended 10-29-2002]
Leave of absence will be granted as per current
contract between the Township of Hillside and the Fraternal Order
of Police.
[Added 6-18-1991 by Ord. No. G-308-91]
A.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-156.1, there is hereby
established a mutual aid agreement with all other municipalities in
Union County, New Jersey, which adopt a reciprocal ordinance to provide
mutual police aid in case of emergency. This agreement shall apply
whenever this municipality may have an emergency within its boundaries
requiring additional police assistance to protect life and property
or to assist in suppressing a riot or disorder, and whenever another
municipality in this county which has enacted a reciprocal ordinance
may experience a similar emergency requiring additional police assistance.
B.
The Police Chief of the Police Department of this
municipality, after consultation with the Chairman of the Police Committee,
is authorized to request assistance from the Police Chief or other
head of the Police Department of another municipality within Union
County to provide aid during and after said emergency.
C.
The Police Chief or head of the Police Department
of this municipality shall provide assistance to another municipality
or municipalities in Union County making a valid request to supply
such personnel and equipment as required to the extent possible without
endangering person or property within this municipality. "Valid request"
means clear and convincing demonstration for the need to provide assistance.
The members of the Police Department supplying aid shall have the
same powers, authority, rights and immunities of the members of the
police force of the municipality to which assistance is rendered.
D.
This municipality shall, upon providing assistance
to another municipality which has enacted a reciprocal mutual aid
ordinance, assume the cost and expense of providing its personnel
and equipment to the requesting municipality, except in such instances
when the requesting municipality receives state or federal aid by
way of reimbursement. In such circumstances, the cost incurred shall
be submitted to the community requesting assistance.
E.
Members of the Police Department of this municipality
suffering injury or their legal representatives if death results while
rendering assistance in another municipality shall be entitled to
all such benefits they would have realized if injury or death had
occurred in the performance of normal duties in this municipality.
F.
The Clerk of this municipality shall maintain a record
of all such ordinances adopted by other municipalities within the
County of Union.
