A.
Word usage.
(1)
Gender. Use of the masculine gender herein shall also
include, where applicable, the female gender.
(2)
May/should. As used herein, the words "may" and "should"
mean that the action indicated is permitted.
(3)
Shall/will. The words "shall" and "will," as used
herein, shall indicate that the action required is mandatory.
B.
ANNUAL VACATION
APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY
AUTHORITY
CHAIN OF COMMAND
DAYS OFF
DEPARTMENT
DETAIL
DETECTIVE
EMPLOYEE
GENERAL ORDERS
HEADQUARTERS
INCOMPETENCE
INSUBORDINATION
LAWFUL ORDER
LINE OF AUTHORITY
MEMBER
MEMORANDUM
NEGLECT OF DUTY
OFF DUTY
OFFICIAL CHANNELS
ON DUTY
ORDER
PERSONNEL ORDERS
POLICE MANUAL
POST
PROBATION (INITIAL)
PROBATION (PROMOTION)
PROCEDURE
RULES AND REGULATIONS
SENIORITY
SHIFT
SICK LEAVE
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT
SPECIAL ORDERS
SPECIAL POLICE
SUBORDINATE
SUPERIOR OFFICER
SUPERVISORY OFFICER
SUSPENSION
TOUR COMMANDER
TOUR OF DUTY
UNIFORM
ZONE/SECTOR
As used in this Part 2, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
Vacation period granted to all members annually.
The Township Committee whose decision upon all matters affecting
the Department shall be final.
The statutory or policy vested right to give commands, enforce
obedience, initiate action and make necessary decisions. Authority
may be delegated by those so designated. Acts performed without proper
authority or authorization shall be considered in violation of the
manual and those persons in violation shall be subject to disciplinary
action.
The unbroken line of authority within the Police Department
extending from the Township Committee and through a single subordinate
of each level of command down to the level of execution and vice versa.
[Amended 12-19-1990 by Ord. No. 17-90[1]]
Those days determined by the Township Committee, including
holidays, on which a given member is excused from duty.
[Amended 12-19-1990 by Ord. No. 17-90]
The Police Department of the Township of West Amwell.
A temporary assignment of personnel for a specialized activity.
A police officer assigned to conduct criminal investigations
by Oath of Office.
Civilian employee of the Department.
Written directives that pertain to the permanent policy and
procedures of the Police Department. General orders are prepared and
issued under the direction of the Township Committee and remain in
force until rescinded.
[Amended 12-19-1990 by Ord. No. 17-90]
The building that houses the members of this Department.
Generally incapable of satisfactory performance of police
duties.
Failure or deliberate refusal of any member or employee to
obey a lawful order or direction issued by a superior officer or appropriate
authority, if applicable.
Any written or oral directive issued by a superior officer
or appropriate authority, if applicable, to any subordinate or group
of subordinates in the course of police duty which is not in violation
of any law, ordinance or any department rule or regulation.
The line of authority extending from the Township Committee
to the highest ranking officer of the Police Department.
[Amended 12-19-1990 by Ord. No. 17-90]
Any duly appointed police officer of the Department.
Written information not warranting a formal order, used to
direct any segment or all the Department personnel in specific situations
or to inform them of coming events.
Failure to give suitable attention to the performance of
duty. Examples include, but are not limited to, failure to take appropriate
action on the occasion of a crime, disorder or other act or condition
deserving police attention; absence without leave; failure to report
to duty at the time and place designated; failure to perform duties
or comply with provisions prescribed in the Police Manual; failure
to conform to the Department operating procedures.
The status of a member during the period he is free from
the performance of specified duties.
Through the hands of the superior officers in the chain of
command.
The status of a member during the period of day when he is
actively engaged in the performance of his duties. Technically, a
police officer is subject to call at all times.
Any written or oral directive issued by the appropriate authority,
Township Committee or any superior officer to any subordinate or group
of subordinates in the course of police duty.
[Amended 12-19-1990 by Ord. No. 17-90]
Includes a change in position, transfer, promotion, etc.,
such as:
Reference guide specifying the rules and regulations governing
the conduct of personnel and the operations of the Department as well
as specifying Department policies and procedures.
A geographical area of coverage by a police officer.
One year from date of hire in the case of fully trained personnel
or one year from date of satisfactory completion of State Certified
Police Academy.
Ninety days upon promotion to next highest rank.
The official method of dealing with any given situation prescribed
by the Township Committee's order or procedural guide.
[Amended 12-19-1990 by Ord. No. 17-90]
Department legislation consisting of detailed directives
binding members and employees of all ranks in terms of authority,
responsibility and conduct.
Where conflict occurs between officers of identical rank
and length of service or dates of appointment, the member with the
highest position on the eligibility list from which the appointments
were made is deemed to be the senior.
A "shift" designates one of the basic time units for assignment
of personnel, usually specified in terms of eight-hour periods.
The period of time during which an officer is excused from
active duty by reason of illness or maternity.
A member being excused from the performance of his regular
duties and assigned a special detail.
Those directives affecting a specific unit, a specific event
or circumstance of a temporary or self-canceling nature or involving
only specific segments of activities. Examples of proper subjects
of special orders are:
Persons vested with special police authority pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.8 but not members of the Department.
A member lower in rank than his superior officer.
A person holding a rank higher than a police officer.
Member of the Department assigned to a position requiring
the exercise of immediate supervision over the activities of members
and employees.
The act of temporarily denying a member the privilege of
performing his duties, and relieving him from the duty with or without
pay for a period of time, in consequence of alleged dereliction or
violation of Department regulations or violation of local, state and
federal statutes or ordinances.
The superior officer in charge of a tour of duty.
The number of days of work on a given tour during which an
individual member is on duty.
Prescribed or regulation uniform worn by members of the Police
Department.
A specific territorial assignment of a patrol officer.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed
the former definition of “Chief of Police,” which immediately
followed this definition.
