[Adopted 11-8-1978 as Sec. 2-5 of the Revised General Ordinances]
There is hereby created and established the
Police Department of the Township whose members shall be known as
follows:
A.
A Chief of Police, who has attained the rank of captain
or lieutenant of the Police Department, and such other qualifications
as may be prescribed by the Township Administrator.
[Amended 3-9-2005 by Ord. No. 6-2005]
B.
Captain of Police, with not less than one year's experience
as a Lieutenant of the Police Department, and such other qualifications
as may be prescribed by the Township Administrator, the number to
be appointed as may be necessary.
C.
A Lieutenant, with not less than one year's experience
as Sergeant of the Police Department, and such other qualifications
as may be prescribed by the Township Administrator, the number to
be appointed as may be necessary.
[Amended 12-12-2007 by Ord. No. 24-2007; 7-24-2013 by Ord. No. 16-2013]
D.
[1] A Sergeant, with not less than three year's experience
as a member of the Police Department, and such other qualifications
as may be prescribed by the Township Administrator, the number to
be appointed as may be necessary.
[Amended 12-12-2007 by Ord. No. 24-2007]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection D, regarding Sergeant First
Class, as amended 12-12-2007 by Ord. No. 24-2007, was repealed 7-24-2013
by Ord. No. 16-2013.
E.
A patrolman having such qualifications as may be prescribed
by the Township Administrator, the` number to be appointed as may
be necessary. Patrolman may be assigned to either the Patrol Division
or the Detective Division of the Police Department by the Chief of
Police subject to the approval of the Township Administrator.
F.
A temporary or probationary patrolman, who shall be
a high school graduate, and have such other qualifications as may
be prescribed by the Township Administrator, the number to be appointed
as may be necessary. The appointment of such police officers shall
be made for a total period not exceeding one year for the purpose
of enabling such person seeking permanent employment to take a police
training course at the New Jersey Municipal Police Academy. Any appointment
may be for a temporary period of less than one year in the discretion
of the Township Committee. No person shall be given or accept a permanent
appointment as a police officer unless such person has successfully
completed the police training course at the New Jersey Municipal Police
Academy, and has served as a police officer, as a probationary or
temporary appointment, for a minimum period of six months after completion
of the police training course. No person shall be permitted to take
the police training course unless he holds a probationary or temporary
appointment.
G.
A special law enforcement officer having such qualifications as may
be prescribed by the Township Administrator, the number to be appointed
as may be necessary.
[Added 8-8-2012 by Ord. No. 14-2012]
H.
Organization.
[Added 7-26-2023 by Ord.
No. 14-2023]
(1)
The Police Department of the Township of Wall is hereby established
and shall consist of the following ranks and shall not exceed the
number of officers specifically established herein at each rank enumerated
below:
(2)
Civilian positions. Within the Police Department there shall be the
following civilian offices and/or positions whose duties shall be
proscribed by the Chief of Police:
Personnel shall be assigned to the respective
divisions within the Police Department by the Chief of Police, subject
to the approval of the Township Administrator.
Clothing allowances for all members of the Police
Department, including the Chief of Police, shall be controlled by
the applicable provisions of the collective bargaining agreement in
effect between the Township and Policemen's Benevolent Association
Local No. 234, a copy of which shall be maintained on file in the
office of the Township Clerk.
[Amended 7-10-2002 by Ord. No. 25-2002]
The following regulations are hereby established
for the viewing of videotapes and other records of the Police Department:
A.
The viewing or reviewing of police reports, photographs,
videotapes or other documents or materials constituting public records
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq. shall be permitted at
police headquarters from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily, Monday through
Friday, except holidays. A written request to review public records
must be filed with the Custodian of Records.
B.
The viewing of videotape shall be permitted provided
that at least 48 hours' notice is given to the Custodian of Records.
The Custodian of Records shall establish the date and time for the
viewing of a videotape; provided, however, that a videotape shall
be made available for viewing within seven days of a request.
C.
A duplication of a videotape or audiotape may be obtained
by written request to the custodian of records, together with the
payment of fee in the amount of $5.
[Amended 12-8-2004 by Ord. No. 33-2004]
A.
Except when the taking of fingerprints or processing
of fingerprint inquiries is required by state or federal statute,
or regulation, or Township ordinance, the Police Department will fulfill
fingerprint requests only from residents of the Township. A fee of
$20 will be charged for the taking of fingerprints.
B.
In those cases where the processing of a fingerprint
inquiry is required by a state, federal or Township regulation, statute
or ordinance, the applicant shall pay a sum in the amount charged
by any state or federal agency for a fingerprint inquiry concerning
the applicant.
