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NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.12 - Uniforms

40A:14-146.12. Uniforms  Every special law enforcement officer prior to the commencement of his duties shall be furnished with a uniform which shall identify the officer's function. The uniform shall include, but not be limited to, a hat and appropriate badges which shall bear an identification number or name tag and the name of the local unit in which the officer is employed. The uniform shall also include an insignia issued by the commission which clearly indicates the officer's status as a special law enforcement officer and the type of certification issued pursuant to section 4 of this act. Within six months following the effective date of this act the commission shall issue the insignia. All special law enforcement officers prior to the commencement of duties shall be in uniform properly displaying the appropriate insignia. Nothing in this section shall preclude the designation on an insignia to read either "special police" or "special law enforcement officer."  L. 1985, c. 439, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.13 - Fees

40A:14-146.13. Fees  a. Except as specified in subsection b. of this section, a local unit may charge a reasonable fee as may be fixed by the governing body for equipment and uniforms supplied pursuant to this act, but may not charge a fee for the costs of training or issuing a certificate of appointment. The local unit shall not be required to compensate a special law enforcement officer for time spent in training;  b. In addition to charging a reasonable fee as fixed by the governing body for equipment and uniforms supplied pursuant to this act, a local unit with a population in excess of 300,000, according to the 1980 federal decennial census, may charge a fee for the costs of training and for the administrative costs of issuing a certificate of appointment for a special law enforcement officer whose duties consist solely of performing public safety functions for a private employer.  L. 1985, c. 439, s.6; amended by L. 1987, c. 96, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.15 - Powers.

40A:14-146.15 Powers.  8. The chief of police, or, in the absence of the chief, other chief law enforcement officer of the local unit wherein the officer is appointed, may authorize special law enforcement officers when on duty to exercise the same powers and authority as permanent, regularly appointed police officers of the local unit, including, but not limited to, the carrying of firearms and the power of arrest, subject to rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the certification requirements of this act, as may be established by local ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, adopted by the appropriate authority of the local unit in which they are employed. L.1985, c.439, s.8; amended 2013, c.21, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.16 - Limitation on hours.

40A:14-146.16 Limitation on hours.  9. a. Except as provided in subsection c. of this section, a special law enforcement officer shall not be employed for more than 20 hours per week by the local unit except that special law enforcement officers may be employed by the local unit for those hours as the governing body may determine necessary in accordance with the limits prescribed below:  (1) In resort municipalities not to exceed 48 hours per week during any seasonal period.  (2) In all municipalities or counties without limitation as to hours during periods of emergency.  (3) In all municipalities or counties in addition to not more than 20 hours per week including duties assigned pursuant to the provisions of section 7 of P.L.1985, c.439 (C.40A:14-146.14) a special law enforcement officer may be assigned for not more than 20 hours per week to provide public safety and law enforcement services to a public entity.  (4) In municipalities or counties, as provided in subsection b. of section 7 of P.L.1985, c.439 (C.40A:14-146.14), for hours to be determined at the discretion of the director of the municipal or county police force.  (5) A Class Three special law enforcement officer in all municipalities without limitation. b. Notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1985, c.439 (C.40A:14-146.8 et seq.) to the contrary, special law enforcement officers may be employed only to assist the local law enforcement unit but may not be employed to replace or substitute for full-time, regular police officers or in any way diminish the number of full-time officers employed by the local unit or a school or county college. A Class Three special law enforcement officer may be employed only to assist the local law enforcement unit with security duties and shall not supplant a law enforcement officer employed pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.18A:17-43 or a safe schools resource officer employed pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2005, c.276 (C.18A:17-43.1). A Class Three special law enforcement officer shall not be assigned to an extra-curricular or after-school function at a school or county college unless the assignment has first been made available to full-time members employed by the local unit or school or county college.  c. Each municipality or county may designate one special law enforcement officer to whom the limitations on hours employed set forth in subsection a. of this section shall not be applicable.  d. A Class Three special law enforcement officer appointed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1985, c.439 (C.40A:14-146.8 et seq.) shall not, based on this appointment, be eligible for health care benefits or enrollment in any State-administered retirement system.  L.1985, c.439, s.9; amended 2013, c.21, s.6; 2016, c.68, s.4; 2019, c.51, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.17 - Limitations on number, categories.

40A:14-146.17 Limitations on number, categories.  10. The local governing body shall by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, establish limitations upon the number and categories of special law enforcement officers which may be employed by the local unit in accordance with the certification and other requirements provided for in this act. In communities other than resort municipalities, the number of Class Two special law enforcement officers shall not exceed 25% of the total number of regular police officers, except that no municipality shall be required to reduce the number of Class Two special law enforcement officers or the equivalent thereof in the employ of the municipality as of March 1, 1985. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, each local unit may appoint two Class Two special law enforcement officers. L.1985, c.439, s.10; amended 2013, c.21, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.18 - Residency requirement.

40A:14-146.18 Residency requirement.  11. A local unit may provide by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, that certain or all special law enforcement officers shall be residents of the municipality or county in which they are employed. L.1985, c.439, s.11; amended 2013, c.21, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.19 - Establishment of housing authority police force by certain municipalities.

40A:14-146.19 Establishment of housing authority police force by certain municipalities.  1. The governing body of every city of the first class having a population of more than 270,000 inhabitants, according to the 1990 federal decennial census, may, by ordinance, establish a housing authority police force to patrol the grounds, buildings, and other areas and facilities of the municipal housing authority. The ordinance shall provide for the maintenance, regulation and control of the force either as a separate department or as a division or unit of the municipal police force; a line of authority relating to the force's police function; the promulgation and adoption of rules and regulations by the appropriate authority designated in N.J.S.40A:14-118 for the government of the force and the discipline of its members; the appointment of such members, officers and personnel as the governing body may deem necessary; the fixing of their compensation; the prescription of their powers, functions and duties; and such other matters as the governing body shall deem necessary for the effective government and operation of the force. If the housing authority police force is established as a separate department, the appropriate authority for the force shall be the same as the appropriate authority designated for the police force established pursuant to N.J.S.40A:14-118. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, housing authority police officers appointed pursuant to this act shall be deemed regular law enforcement officers. The funding for the establishment and maintenance of a housing authority police force in accordance with an ordinance enacted pursuant to this section shall be provided by the municipal housing authority. The housing authority may request from the governing body of the municipality reimbursement for a portion of the costs associated with appointing, training, and compensating a housing authority police force established under the provisions of this section. The governing body may decide, but shall not be required, to reimburse the housing authority in the amount requested or in any other lesser amount the governing body may choose. L.1997,c.210,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.20 - Requirements for appointment as housing authority police officer.

40A:14-146.20 Requirements for appointment as housing authority police officer.  2. No person may be appointed as a housing authority police officer pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1997, c.210 (C.40A:14-146.19) unless that person: a. Is a resident of this State; b. Is able to read, write and speak the English language and has a high school diploma or its equivalent; c. Is sound in body and of good health; d. Is of good moral character and has not been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty or which would make him unfit to perform the duties of the office; and e. Has successfully undergone the same psychological testing that is required of all full-time police officers in the municipality. L.1997,c.210,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.21 - Training requirements for housing authority police officer.

40A:14-146.21 Training requirements for housing authority police officer.  3. a. A person appointed as a police officer for a housing authority police force pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1997, c.210 (C.40A:14-146.19) shall within one year of the date of his appointment successfully complete a basic police training course at a school approved and authorized by the Police Training Commission. The training requirements set forth in this subsection may be waived by the Police Training Commission for a person appointed as a housing authority police officer who demonstrates to the commission's satisfaction that the person has successfully completed a police training course conducted by any federal, State or other public or private agency the requirements of which are substantially equivalent to the requirements of that at a school approved by the commission. b. A housing authority police officer, who shall have successfully completed the basic police training course for police officers at a school approved by the Police Training Commission, shall have all the powers conferred by law on police officers in the enforcement of the laws of this State or municipal ordinances, including the power to apprehend offenders. c. Any person appointed as a housing authority police officer, who at any time prior to his appointment had served as a duly qualified, fully-trained, full-time law enforcement officer in any municipality of this State and who was separated from that prior service in good standing, shall be eligible to serve as a housing authority police officer consistent with guidelines promulgated by the Police Training Commission. The training requirements set forth in subsection a. of this section may be waived by the commission with regard to any person described in this subsection who is appointed as a housing authority police officer. L.1997,c.210,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.22 - Wearing of nameplate, metallic shield; exception.

40A:14-146.22 Wearing of nameplate, metallic shield; exception.  4. Each housing authority police officer, when on duty, except when employed as a detective, shall wear in plain view a name plate and a metallic shield or device, in a style prescribed by the municipality, with the words: "(Name of municipality) Housing Authority Police." L.1997,c.210,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.23 - Immunity from tort liability; benefits.

40A:14-146.23 Immunity from tort liability; benefits.  5. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, housing authority police officers appointed pursuant to this act shall have all the immunities from tort liability and shall have all the pension, relief, disability, workers' compensation, insurance and other benefits enjoyed by regular law enforcement officers while performing their duties. L.1997,c.210,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-147 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-147 - Removal, suspension of police officer

40A:14-147. Removal, suspension of police officer  40A:14-147. Except as otherwise provided by law, no permanent member or officer of the police department or force shall be removed from his office, employment or position for political reasons or for any cause other than incapacity, misconduct, or disobedience of rules and regulations established for the government of the police department and force, nor shall such member or officer be suspended, removed, fined or reduced in rank from or in office, employment, or position therein, except for just cause as hereinbefore provided and then only upon a written complaint setting forth the charge or charges against such member or officer. The complaint shall be filed in the office of the body, officer or officers having charge of the department or force wherein the complaint is made and a copy shall be served upon the member or officer so charged, with notice of a designated hearing thereon by the proper authorities, which shall be not less than 10 nor more than 30 days from date of service of the complaint. A complaint charging a violation of the internal rules and regulations established for the conduct of a law enforcement unit shall be filed no later than the 45th day after the date on which the person filing the complaint obtained sufficient information to file the matter upon which the complaint is based. The 45-day time limit shall not apply if an investigation of a law enforcement officer for a violation of the internal rules or regulations of the law enforcement unit is included directly or indirectly within a concurrent investigation of that officer for a violation of the criminal laws of this State. The 45-day limit shall begin on the day after the disposition of the criminal investigation. The 45-day requirement of this paragraph for the filing of a complaint against an officer shall not apply to a filing of a complaint by a private individual. A failure to comply with said provisions as to the service of the complaint and the time within which a complaint is to be filed shall require a dismissal of the complaint. The law enforcement officer may waive the right to a hearing and may appeal the charges directly to any available authority specified by law or regulation, or follow any other procedure recognized by a contract, as permitted by law. Amended 1971, c.443, s.6; 1981, c.75, s.8; 1988, c.145, s.1; 1996, c.115, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-148 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-148 - Hearings

40A:14-148. Hearings  Except as otherwise provided by law, the officer, board or authority empowered to hear and determine the charge or charges made against a member or officer of the police department or force, shall have the power to subpoena witnesses and documentary evidence. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to enforce any such subpoena. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-149 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-149 - Suspension pending hearing; commencement of hearing

40A:14-149. Suspension pending hearing; commencement of hearing  If any member or officer of the police department or force shall be suspended pending a hearing as a result of charges made against him, such hearing, except as otherwise provided by law, shall be commenced within 30 days from the date of the service of the copy of the complaint upon him, in default of which the charges shall be dismissed and said member or officer may be returned to duty. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-149.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-149.1 - Suspension of officer charged with offense

40A:14-149.1. Suspension of officer charged with offense  Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, whenever any municipal police officer is charged under the law of this State, another state, or the United States, with an offense, said police officer may be suspended from performing his duties, with pay, until the case against said officer is disposed of at trial, until the complaint is dismissed, or until the prosecution is terminated; provided, however, that if a grand jury returns an indictment against said officer, or said officer is charged with an offense which is a high misdemeanor or which involves moral turpitude or dishonesty, said officer may be suspended from his duties, without pay, until the case against him is disposed of at trial, until the complaint is dismissed or until the prosecution is terminated. L.1973, c. 270, s. 1, eff. Nov. 29, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-149.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-149.2 - Reinstatement and recovery of withheld pay

40A:14-149.2. Reinstatement and recovery of withheld pay  If a suspended police officer is found not guilty at trial, the charges are dismissed or the prosecution is terminated, said officer shall be reinstated to his position and shall be entitled to recover all pay withheld during the period of suspension subject to any disciplinary proceedings or administrative action. L.1973, c. 270, s. 2, eff. Nov. 29, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-149.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-149.3 - Reimbursement of municipality of salary received during suspension by police officer if found guilty

40A:14-149.3. Reimbursement of municipality of salary received during suspension by police officer if found guilty  If any municipal police officer is suspended with pay and is found guilty of the charges brought against him said police officer shall reimburse the municipality for all pay received by him during the period of his suspension. L.1973, c. 270, s. 3, eff. Nov. 29, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-150 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-150 - Review of disciplinary conviction, arbitration in non-civil service municipality by member, officer of police department.

40A:14-150 Review of disciplinary conviction, arbitration in non-civil service municipality by member, officer of police department.  40A:14-150. Any member or officer of a police department or force in a municipality wherein Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes is not in operation, who has been tried and convicted upon any charge or charges, may obtain a review thereof by the Superior Court; provided, however, that in the case of an officer who is appealing removal from his office, employment or position for a complaint or charges, other than a complaint or charges relating to a criminal offense, the officer may, in lieu of serving a written notice seeking a review of that removal by the court, submit his appeal to arbitration pursuant to section 10 of P.L.2009, c.16 (C.40A:14-209). Such review shall be obtained by serving a written notice of an application therefor upon the officer or board whose action is to be reviewed within 10 days after written notice to the member or officer of the conviction. The officer or board shall transmit to the court a copy of the record of such conviction, and of the charge or charges for which the applicant was tried. The court shall hear the cause de novo on the record below and may either affirm, reverse or modify such conviction. If the applicant shall have been removed from his office, employment or position the court may direct that he be restored to such office, employment or position and to all his rights pertaining thereto, and may make such other order or judgment as said court shall deem proper. Either party may supplement the record with additional testimony subject to the rules of evidence. Amended 1981, c.75, s.6; 2009, c.16, s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-151 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-151 - Judicially determined illegal suspension or dismissal; member or officer entitled to recover salary; proviso

40A:14-151. Judicially determined illegal suspension or dismissal; member or officer entitled to recover salary; proviso  Whenever any member or officer of a municipal police department or force shall be suspended or dismissed from his office, employment or position and said suspension or dismissal shall be judicially determined to be illegal, said member or officer shall be entitled to recover his salary from the date of such suspension or dismissal, provided a written application therefor shall be filed with the municipal clerk within 30 days after such judicial determination. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-152 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-152 - Members and officers shall have powers of peace officers and constables

40A:14-152. Members and officers shall have powers of peace officers and constables  The members and officers of a police department and force, within the territorial limits of the municipality, shall have all the powers of peace officers and upon view may apprehend and arrest any disorderly person or any person committing a breach of the peace. Said members and officers shall have the power to serve and execute process issuing out of the courts having local criminal jurisdiction in the municipality and shall have the powers of a constable in all matters other than in civil causes arising in such courts. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.