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NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-132 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-132 - Hours of service for uniformed members and officers; referendum

40A:14-132. Hours of service for uniformed members and officers; referendum  The hours of employment of the uniformed members and officers of the police department and force in any municipality shall not exceed 8 continuous hours in any one day nor more than 40 hours in any one week. No such member or officer shall be required to perform any police duty which would involve more time than herein specified except in cases of emergency. The provisions herein shall be inoperative unless and until adopted by ordinance of the governing body of the municipality and, if the ordinance so provides, this section shall remain inoperative until approved by a majority of legal voters of the municipality voting thereon at an election held at the next general election. Such an election shall be held when so directed but such direction shall not be made unless so made at least 40 days preceding such next general election. Upon the filing with the governing body of the municipality a petition for the submission of the question signed by at least 20% of the legal voters of the municipality, the governing body shall adopt an ordinance with a provision that it shall be inoperative until approved by a majority of legal voters of the municipality voting thereon in the same manner as in the case of the adoption of such an ordinance and providing for such submission where no such petition is submitted. The adoption thereof when submitted shall be in the form of a question to the legal voters of the municipality in the manner prescribed by law, in substantially the following form on the ballot: "Shall the 8-hour day and 40-hour week plan for the municipal policemen be adopted?" The ballot shall contain 2 squares to the left of the question, one with the word "Yes" , the other with the word "No" , respectively, to the right of the squares. The ballot shall contain instructions to the voters to vote by marking a cross ( x ), or plus (+) or check mark ( X ) in the appropriate square according to their choice. If voting machines are used the word "Yes" or "No" shall be equivalent to such markings, respectively. If a majority of the legal voters voting on such question at said election vote in favor of the adoption, the plan shall become operative in the municipality in which it was adopted to the extent thereof. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-133 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-133 - Days of employment and days off; emergency

40A:14-133. Days of employment and days off; emergency  The days of employment of any member or officer of the police department or force, including any officer having supervision or regulation of traffic upon county roads, parks and parkways shall not exceed 6 days in any one week, except in cases of emergency the officer, board or official in charge of such police department or force shall have authority to retain on duty any member or officer during the period of the emergency, but in any such case and within 12 months thereafter, such member or officer shall be given a day off for each extra day so served by him during the emergency. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-134 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-134 - Certain emergencies; compensation

40A:14-134. Certain emergencies; compensation  "Emergency" as used herein shall include any unusual conditions caused by any circumstances or situation including shortages in the personnel of the police department or force caused by vacancies, sickness or injury, or by the taking of accrued vacation or sick leave or both, whereby the safety of the public is endangered or imperiled, as shall be determined within the sole discretion of the officer, board or official having charge of the police department or force in any municipality. In any municipality in which the officer, board or official having charge or control of the police department or force has authority, in times of any such emergency to summon and keep on duty any paid members of the police department or force for a period or periods of time in excess of the hours of ordinary duty, the governing body may provide compensation for some or all of such emergency duty by any such policeman at his prevailing wage, or at a rate not in excess of 1 1/2 times his prevailing hourly wage rate, which compensation shall be in lieu of any compensatory time off otherwise due for the emergency duty so compensated. The governing body of the municipality may, if necessary, make emergency appropriations to provide funds for the payment of such compensation as provided by law. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1972, c. 121, s. 2, eff. Aug. 9, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-135 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-135 - Appearance as witness; no loss in compensation

40A:14-135. Appearance as witness; no loss in compensation  The governing body of any municipality may, by ordinance, provide that whenever any member of the police department or force shall be required to appear before any grand jury or at any municipal, County, Superior or Supreme Court proceeding, except in a civil action, the time during which he is so engaged shall be considered a time of assignment to, and performance of duty. When such appearance occurs during the member's assigned duty hours, he shall suffer no loss in compensation. When such appearance occurs outside his assigned duty hours, he shall receive either compensatory time off from his regular duty hours or additional compensation. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1973, c. 157, s. 2, eff. June 1, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-136 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-136 - Leave of absence without pay; retention of pension and retirement benefits

40A:14-136. Leave of absence without pay; retention of pension and retirement benefits  Leave of absence without pay may be granted by the authority in charge, to a member or officer of a municipal police department or force, in order that his services may be made available to the State or a county, or to a State or county department or agency. A request for a leave of absence shall be made in writing by the member or officer and the State or county, or the State or county department or agency, desiring his service, but no such leave of absence shall be used to displace an incumbent. Any such leave of absence shall not be for more than one year, but may be extended, in the same manner as originally granted, but in the aggregate, shall not exceed 5 years. Neither membership in the municipal police department or force, nor pension or retirement rights shall be affected by such leaves of absence, but pension contributions shall be payable notwithstanding such leaves of absence. Upon the expiration of any such leave of absence, the member or officer shall return to his original duties and resume his office, position or employment with the said department or force and be entitled to all salary adjustments, increments, seniority and pension rights, as if no leave had been granted. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-137 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-137 - Leaves of absence with pay to certain members and officers

40A:14-137. Leaves of absence with pay to certain members and officers  The governing body of any municipality, by ordinance, may provide for granting leaves of absence with pay not exceeding one year, to members and officers of its police department and force who shall be injured, ill or disabled from any cause, provided that the examining physician appointed by said governing body, shall certify to such injury, illness or disability. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-137.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-137.1 - Policemen or firemen; accrued vacation pay; payment upon death or retirement

40A:14-137.1. Policemen or firemen; accrued vacation pay; payment upon death or retirement  The governing body of any municipality having a paid police or fire department shall be authorized, upon the death or retirement in good standing of any permanent member of such municipal police department or paid fire department occurring on or after the effective date of this act, to cause to be paid to him or his estate the full amount of any vacation pay accrued but unpaid at the time of his death or retirement. In the event that such vacation credit shall be calculated in terms of days off, the governing bodies shall pay for the same at the prevailing wage of the member at the time of death or retirement. L.1971, c. 458, s. 1, eff. Feb. 29, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-138 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-138 - Delay in qualifying because of military service

40A:14-138. Delay in qualifying because of military service  Any person who has been, or shall be, appointed as a member or officer of the municipal police department or force while serving in the armed services of the United States, and who has been, or shall be, delayed in qualifying and becoming a member of such police department or force as a result of such service and who shall qualify and become a member or officer of such police department or force within 6 months after an honorable discharge or release under conditions other than dishonorable from such service, shall be considered for the purpose of determining his years of service, rank, grade, increase in pay or any other rights or benefits, as having qualified and to have become a member of such department or force as of the date of his appointment. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-139 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-139 - Clerks

40A:14-139. Clerks  The governing body of any municipality, in their discretion, by ordinance, may provide for the appointment of a clerk for the police department or force and in any such ordinance shall prescribe his powers, functions and duties and fix the amount of his compensation, which shall be payable in the same manner as in the case of other members of the police department or force. The clerk when so appointed shall become a member of the municipal police department or force and be entitled to all the rights and privileges as such member. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-140 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-140 - Drivers and attendants of police vehicles; other personnel

40A:14-140. Drivers and attendants of police vehicles; other personnel  The governing body of any municipality, by ordinance, may provide for the appointment of drivers and attendants of police vehicles and for the appointment of electrical equipment servicemen, janitors and matrons for said department or force, and upon their appointments they shall become members thereof. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-141 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-141 - Chaplains

40A:14-141. Chaplains  The governing body of any municipality, by ordinance, may provide for the appointment of one or more chaplains to the police department or force. Any person appointed as chaplain shall be an ordained clergyman in good standing in the religious body from which he is selected. Said chaplain shall become a member of the municipal police department or force with or without rank and salary as specified in the ordinance. His salary, if any, shall be fixed by the governing body of the municipality and payable in the same manner as in the case of other members of the police department or force. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1977, c. 409, s. 1, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-142 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-142 - Municipal prison keepers

40A:14-142. Municipal prison keepers  In any municipality having a municipal prison the governing body, by ordinance, may provide for the appointment of a prison keeper and upon such appointment he shall become a member of the police department or force of said municipality. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-143 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-143 - Decrease of force for reasons of economy

40A:14-143. Decrease of force for reasons of economy  The governing body of any municipality, if they shall deem it necessary for reasons of economy, may decrease the number of members and officers of the police department or force or their grades or ranks. In case of demotion from the higher ranks, the officers or members to be so demoted shall be in the inverse order of their appointment. When the service of members or officers is terminated, such termination shall be in the inverse order of their appointment. Any member or officer who is demoted or whose service is terminated by reason of such decrease shall be placed on a special employment list, and in the case of subsequent promotions, a person so demoted shall be reinstated to his original rank and in the case of termination of service and new appointment, prior consideration shall be given to the persons on said special employment list. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-144 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-144 - Temporary appointments

40A:14-144. Temporary appointments  When any member or officer of the police department or force of any municipality is granted a leave of absence pursuant to any law authorizing the granting of leaves of absence to persons entering the military service of the United States, or of this State, the appointing authority may make a temporary appointment to the position held by said person and such temporary appointee shall not be obligated to contribute to any pension fund, nor shall he acquire any pension or tenure rights or civil service status. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-145 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-145 - Appointment of temporary members and officers; general qualifications; termination of employment

40A:14-145. Appointment of temporary members and officers; general qualifications; termination of employment  In any municipality wherein Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes is in operation, and a vacancy occurs in the police department or force by reason of the granting of a leave of absence, as provided by law, the appointing authority shall certify to the Civil Service Commission the reason for such vacancy, the name of the person and his office or position. The appointing authority may fill temporarily such office or position by the appointment of any person who: (1) is over 21 and under 45 years of age; (2) is a citizen of the United States and a resident of New Jersey; (3) is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently; (4) is of good moral character; and (5) has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude. Such temporary employment shall terminate upon the date the appointee's predecessor returns to his duties, or when it is determined that said predecessor will not return, or sooner, when deemed advisable by said appointing authority. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1972, c. 3, s. 20, eff. Feb. 15, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.1 - Security officers

40A:14-146.1. Security officers  In any city of the first class, the governing body may create the title of security officers under the classified service of civil service, and may appoint and commission as many security officers as it may deem necessary to patrol the grounds, buildings and other areas and facilities of all schools, libraries, museums, hospitals, housing projects, municipal parks and municipal buildings, owned or leased by such municipality. The municipality shall organize such security officers into a separate division or unit of its police department or force, and they shall have all the powers conferred by law on police officers or constables in the enforcement of the laws of this State, and the apprehension of offenders. Security officers shall be subject to and receive training in the same manner as other members of the municipal police force. Those individuals who are employed in cities of the first class under the title of housing guard or housing patrolman that have been appointed in accordance with Title 11 (Civil Service) on October 2, 1969 shall be eligible for appointment under the title of security officer and shall be so certified to the Civil Service Commission without the requirement of a civil service examination. Such persons shall, from said date, hold their positions or employments subject to and in accordance with the provisions of Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.2 - Current housing guards, patrolmen

40A:14-146.2 Current housing guards, patrolmen  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary relating to the qualification required for appointment to any municipal police force, any person holding position of employment as a housing guard or housing patrolman on the effective date of this act in any city of the second class with a population of more than 140,000 inhabitants, according to the 1970 federal census, in any county of the second class or in any city of the second class with a population of more than 52,000 but less than 55,000 inhabitants, according to the 1980 federal census, in a county of the second class on the effective date of this 1985 amendatory and supplementary act, who was appointed to such position of employment after examination in accordance with the provisions of Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes, may be appointed by any such city under the title of housing police officer and shall be certified as such by the Civil Service Commission without further examination. Such person shall, from the effective date of this act, hold his position of employment subject to and in accordance with the provisions of Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes.  L. 1975, c. 189, s. 1, eff. Aug. 16, 1975. Amended by L. 1985, c. 52, s. 1, eff. Feb. 21, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.2a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.2a - New appointees

40A:14-146.2a. New appointees  Any person appointed to the position of housing guard or housing patrolman after the effective date of this 1985 amendatory and supplementary act shall be appointed to that position of employment after examination in accordance with the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes and shall hold that position of employment subject to and in accordance with the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes. In addition, these persons shall be citizens of the United States, sound in body and in good health, able to read, write and speak English, of good moral character and free of any conviction of an offense involving moral turpitude.  L. 1985, c. 52, s. 2, eff. Feb. 21, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.3 - Police powers

40A:14-146.3. Police powers  a. Any officer appointed pursuant to section 1 of P.L. 1975, c. 189 (C. 40A:14-146.2) in any city of the second class with a population of more than 140,000 inhabitants, according to the 1970 federal census, or in any city of the second class with a population of more than 52,000 but less than 55,000 inhabitants, according to the 1980 federal census, in a county of the second class, or b. any person appointed pursuant to section 2 of P.L. 1985, c. 52 (C. 40A:14-146.2a) in any city of the second class with a population of more than 140,000 inhabitants, according to the 1970 federal census, in a county of the second class or in any city of the second class with a population of more than 52,000 but less than 55,000 inhabitants, according to the 1980 federal census, in a county of the second class, who shall have successfully completed the minimum number of hours required for full-time police officers to complete the police training course or program approved by the Police Training Commission in arrest, search and seizure, criminal law, the use of deadly force, and any other course required by the Police Training Commission and who shall annually qualify in the use of a revolver or similar weapon, 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.  L. 1975, c. 189, s. 2, eff. Aug. 16, 1975. Amended by L. 1985, c. 52, s. 3, eff. Feb. 21, 1985; L. 1985, c. 439, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.4 - Retirement system membership

40A:14-146.4. Retirement system membership  Any housing guard or housing patrolman on the effective date of this act appointed as a housing police officer pursuant to the provisions thereof shall be retained in the retirement system of which he is then a member, notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1944, c. 255, s. 3 (C. 43:16A-3). L.1975, c. 189, s. 3, eff. Aug. 16, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.6 - Identification card, badge or other identifying insignia; special law enforcement officers; differentiation from regular police

40A:14-146.6. Identification card, badge or other identifying insignia; special law enforcement officers; differentiation from regular police  Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, the identification card, badge or other identifying insignia of any person who serves as a special policeman, auxiliary policeman, civil defense worker, or who performs under the law any special police or law enforcement function in the State or any of its political subdivisions, shall clearly state the name of the agency by which any such person is employed and shall clearly distinguish any such person from the members of any regular and permanent State, county or municipal police department. L.1977, c. 131, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.7 - Violations; penalty

40A:14-146.7. Violations; penalty  Any person who violates the provisions of this act shall be a disorderly person. L.1977, c. 131, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:14-146.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:14-146.8 - Short title

40A:14-146.8. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Special Law Enforcement Officers' Act."  L. 1985, c. 439, s. 1, eff. Jan. 13, 1986.