[Amended 12-19-1990 by Ord. No. 17-90]
A.
The Lieutenant is the ranking executive officer of
the Department. He shall supervise all police personnel, functions
and operations. He shall exercise all lawful powers of his office
and issue such orders as may be necessary to ensure the efficient
and effective performance of the Department.
B.
Responsibilities. The Lieutenant is responsible for
training, instruction and assignment of all police personnel.
(1)
He shall be the administrative officer of the Department.
(2)
He shall organize and control all resources of the
Department and be responsible for their care and safekeeping.
(3)
He shall develop the organizational structure of the
Department and shall integrate related activities under the control
of intermediate supervisors holding them responsible for the effective
performance of such duties.
(4)
He shall be responsible for the investigation and
adjudication of all complaints concerning performance of services
or duties performed by members of the Department.
(5)
He shall prescribe the table of organization for the
Department subject to the approval of the Township Committee.
(6)
He shall maintain a constructive relationship with
the media and the public.
(7)
He shall be responsible for the employment and dismissal
of all special police officers and supervise their training to ensure
the proper and lawful performance of their duties.
(8)
He shall report to the Township Committee as required.
(9)
He shall enforce all laws and ordinances falling within
the jurisdiction of the Police Department.
(10)
He shall faithfully and promptly obey and cause all
personnel of the Police Department under him to obey all rules, regulations
and orders.
(11)
He shall maintain the discipline and efficiency of
the Department.
(12)
He shall ensure the supervision of police activity
and working conditions.
(13)
He shall exercise such executive authority and supervision
of Department work as he deems necessary.
(14)
In case of riot, insurrection or threat thereof, he
shall take command of the Department in person and direct its movements
and operations in discharge of its respective duties.
(15)
He shall be responsible for the maintenance of a daily
police attendance record in which each member shall record his name,
rank, time of reporting and leaving duty, complaints and matters pertaining
to the Department, as well as all telephone calls. He shall establish
procedures for the hearing and determination of charges of violation
of Department rules and regulations by any member of the Department.
(16)
He shall distribute equitably among all officers,
all overtime, weekends and holiday schedules.
(17)
He shall perform field duties as needed.
C.
Functions. The Lieutenant conducts the affairs of
the Police Department, interprets and applies the policies of the
Township Committee, coordinates the operations of the units and the
activities of the staff within the Department, conducts public relations
and implements the internal disciplinary process.
D.
Authority and responsibility. The authority and responsibility
of the Lieutenant is subject to the policies, predicated on law, of
the Township Committee, the ordinances of the Township of West Amwell
and the laws of the State of New Jersey.
E.
Operations and activities. The Lieutenant administers
and coordinates activities and approves operating plans.
F.
Personnel and financial policies. The Lieutenant administers
personnel and financial policies in conformance with the ordinances
of the Township of West Amwell, and the laws of the State of New Jersey.
The Lieutenant:
(1)
Recommends promotion, demotion, release or other disciplinary
measures subject to the ordinances of the Township of West Amwell,
and the laws of the State of New Jersey.
(2)
Administers wages and salary programs and employee
benefit plans and personnel rating programs.
(3)
Requires that all personnel be trained and approves
training programs, and ensures that all members of the Department
are familiar with and qualified to use all equipment used and maintained
by the Police Department.
(4)
Grants temporary leaves of absence to members of the
Department with approval of the Township Committee.
(5)
Submits the annual budget and proposed expenditure
programs to the Township Committee.
A.
Authority. Under supervision, he performs field or
desk supervisory functions.
B.
Responsibility. The Police Lieutenant:
(1)
Delegates such of his powers as may be deemed necessary
to enable subordinates to properly effect their duties.
(2)
Initiates and directs criminal and noncriminal investigations;
assures that accountability is maintained.
(3)
At such times as emergent action is required, takes
such actions as are necessary to meet the emergency; makes or causes
to be made, all notifications necessary to the same.
(4)
Prepares and directs the preparation of reports suitable
to the required accounting for such police action; does related work
as required.
(5)
Provides supervisory functions as directed by the
Township Committee.
[Amended 12-19-1990 by Ord. No. 17-90]
A.
Supervisory officers are the sergeants and civilian
personnel appointed to a permanent or acting supervisory capacity
who are placed in charge of one or more police officers or civilian
employees.
B.
General supervisory responsibility. Supervisors shall:
(1)
Enforce Department rules and regulations and ensure
compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
(2)
Exercise proper use of their command within the limits
of their authority to assure efficient performance by their subordinates.
(3)
Exercise necessary control over their subordinates
to accomplish the objectives of the Department.
(4)
Guide and train subordinates to gain effectiveness
in their present and future assignments.
(5)
Generally resort to negative disciplinary measures
only after positive disciplinary measures have been found ineffective.
A.
Authority. Under direction, the police sergeant supervises
and is responsible for the activities of personnel, overseeing and
taking part in police activities intended to provide order, maintenance,
assistance and protection for persons and property, observance of
law, and the detection and apprehension of law violators.
B.
Responsibility. The Police Sergeant:
(1)
Assigns and instructs subordinates in police patrol
methods and procedures, investigation practices and related law enforcement
problems. Provides training as needed.
(2)
Directs criminal and noncriminal investigations; makes
investigations regarding improper police services or actions.
(3)
Supervises technical aspects of some police operations.
(4)
When necessary, takes proper police action against
law violators.
(5)
Visits and inspects police patrol units, assignments
and posts, noting and correcting or reporting any conditions which
require police attention.
(6)
Directs the preparation of reports and maintains necessary
reports and records; does related work as required.
Under direction, the Assignment Detective is
responsible for the investigation and clearance of criminal and noncriminal
complaints or other duties which may be assigned because of a particular
expertise. He:
A.
Shall intelligently and thoroughly investigate each
assignment, initiating the investigation by prompt contact with the
complainant.
B.
Shall keep detailed day-to-day records of his investigations,
acquainting supervisors with information developed.
C.
Shall use all legal means at his disposal to detect
and solve crimes and prosecute offenders, thoroughly investigating
information received from any source.
D.
Must study and apply sound investigative techniques
and improve his efficiency by attention to:
E.
Shall prepare all cases in a manner which ensures
the best possible presentation in court.
F.
Shall learn the rules of evidence, court procedure
and the art of testifying, which make for an effective witness. He
shall also cooperate with the prosecution in trial preparation.
G.
Notwithstanding his assignment, shall provide an immediate
response to an emergent or observed need for police service.
H.
When from time to time shall be called upon to serve
in a uniformed capacity, shall be governed by all rules pertinent
to his regular assignment and those governing uniformed police officers.
Under direction, during an assigned tour of
duty, on foot or in a vehicle, the police officer patrols a designated
area to prevent crime; to provide protection for persons and property;
to assure observance of law and to apprehend lawbreakers; to provide
assistance to persons as necessary; or is assigned to tasks consistent
with a particular or educational expertise. He:
A.
Shall exercise authority consistent with the obligations
imposed by his oath of office and in conformance with the policies
of the Department.
B.
Is accountable to his superior officers and is responsible
for obeying all legitimate orders.
C.
Shall coordinate his efforts with other members of
his shift and the Department, and shall communicate to his superiors
and coworkers all information necessary to achieve the maximum of
Department objectives.
D.
Shall report for duty and all other assignments punctually
at specified times, physically fit, neatly and properly groomed and
with prescribed equipment.
E.
Shall familiarize himself with administrative policy
and procedures and within his area of responsibility provide service
necessary for the:
F.
Shall conduct himself in accordance with high ethical
standards, on and off-duty, and shall, by study and observation, become
familiar with laws and ordinances and improved techniques and ideas
which will enable him to improve his performance.
G.
Shall maintain all equipment assigned to him in functional
and presentable condition.
H.
Shall thoroughly familiarize himself with his post
or zone. He shall be familiar with all public businesses, offices
and their entrances, exits, skylights, fire escapes and other possible
means of escape. While making security checks of doors, he shall familiarize
himself with the locations of safes and night lights. Changes in night
lights will be particularly noticed.
I.
Shall, during the tour of duty, continuously patrol
every part of his post or zone giving attention to and frequently
rechecking locations where the crime hazard is great. As far as possible,
he shall not patrol his post or zone according to any fixed route
or schedule but shall alternate frequently and backtrack in order
to be at the location least expected.
J.
Shall, when a door or window is found open under suspicious
or unusual circumstances on any tour or duty, make a thorough investigation
and determine, if possible, whether a burglary or other crime has
been committed and whether the door or window can be secured. He shall,
if necessary, summon assistance to examine the premises and to secure
such doors and windows. He shall notify his immediate superior and,
if possible, the property owner. Under circumstances indicating that
an intruder is still inside the building, the officer discovering
the same should immediately summon assistance and then stand guard.
When the assistance arrives, he may enter and search the building.
K.
Shall, when the occasion demands it, courteously but
firmly question persons on the public streets as to their names, addresses,
reason for being on the street and other matters relative to the circumstances.
In all cases, good judgment and discretion should be used in making
a decision to arrest.
L.
Shall familiarize himself with his assigned areas
and provide a diligent patrol inspecting public and licensed premises.
M.
Shall give particular attention to places where vice
violators might congregate. He shall use every lawful means to suppress
the illegal activities of such persons, prosecute them and require
all such establishments to be conducted in accordance with municipal
ordinances and state laws and shall report all violations.
N.
Shall, as motorized and foot police officers, be charged
with the enforcement of all provisions of local and state traffic
codes. Failure to take appropriate action in traffic violation cases
is considered neglect of duty.
O.
Shall carefully investigate all complaints on or near
his post or zone which are brought to his attention by citizens. He
shall take suitable action in those cases which come under his jurisdiction
and inform interested parties of the laws or ordinances relative to
the particular complaint or incident. If the legal remedy of the complaint
lies outside of the jurisdiction of the Police Department, he shall
advise the complainant accordingly and refer him to the proper authority.
P.
Shall, when assigned to motorized patrol, pay strict
attention to all regular radio transmissions. When he fails to hear
any radio transmissions or time signals for a period not to exceed
15 minutes, he shall immediately call the dispatcher for a special
test. If, after three attempts, he fails to receive an acknowledgement,
he shall immediately contact the dispatcher by telephone. In case
of radio trouble, the officer shall notify his immediate supervisor
and dispatcher of the nature of the trouble.
Q.
Shall conduct a thorough investigation and report
clearly and concisely all facts concerning incidents or crimes which
occur and of which he has knowledge during his duty tour, or which
he may observe or become involved in while off duty.
R.
Shall ensure the civil treatment and observance or
rights of all coming under the scope of his authority.
S.
Does related work as required.
A.
All civilian employees shall assist Department police
officers in the accomplishment of the police function.
B.
Civilian employees subject to police authority. Civilian
employees shall be subject to the authority of the Township Committee
and of the superior officer in charge of the office to which they
are assigned.
[Amended 12-19-1990 by Ord. No. 17-90]
C.
Civilian employee supervisors. Civilian employee supervisors
are employees who by title or by special designation by the Township
Committee may supervise other civilian employees and police officers.
[Amended 12-19-1990 by Ord. No. 17-90]
D.
Employees bound by Department directives. All rules,
regulations and departmental procedures and orders governing police
officers also bind all civilian employees whenever applicable.
