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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-90 - Enlargement of fire district.

40A:14-90 Enlargement of fire district.
40A:14-90. Except as provided in a consolidation plan prepared in accordance with P.L.2015, c.279 (C.40A:14-90.1 et al.) the governing body of a municipality having a fire district therein, by ordinance, may enlarge such fire district by extending the boundaries thereof to include additional territory in such municipality but not included in another fire district, or to include additional territory in another municipality not included in another fire district upon adoption of a parallel ordinance.
Upon the adoption of any such ordinance and publication thereof as required by law the additional territory shall become part of said fire district.
One or more municipalities may adopt an ordinance or parallel ordinances petitioning the Local Finance Board to dissolve a fire district created by extending the boundaries of an existing fire district to include additional territory in another municipality pursuant to this section. Such applications shall be approved by the Local Finance Board pursuant to section 20 of P.L.1983, c.313 (C.40A:5A-20).
Nothing contained herein shall affect the terms or tenure of members of the board of fire commissioners or officers or personnel thereof, nor the bonds and obligations, if any, of such fire district.
amended 1979, c.381, s.2; 2015, c.279, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-91 - Dissolution of fire district

40A:14-91. Dissolution of fire district
Upon a written application therefor, of at least 5% of the registered voters or 20 legal voters whichever is the greater the governing body of the municipality, wherein the fire district is located, shall consider the dissolution of the fire district. Upon receipt of such an application the governing body of said municipality shall fix a time and place for a hearing thereon. The municipal clerk shall advertise the notice of hearing in a newspaper circulating in the county wherein the municipality is located at least once and not less than 10 days prior to the meeting.
After the hearing the governing body of said municipality shall determine the question of the proposed dissolution.
If a resolution be adopted that the fire district be dissolved, any moneys remaining in the fire district treasury shall be disposed of as the said governing body shall direct.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1979, c. 381, s. 3, eff. Feb. 5, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-92 - Cancellation of taxes or refunds on dissolution of fire district

40A:14-92. Cancellation of taxes or refunds on dissolution of fire district
In any municipality wherein a fire district is dissolved the governing body of the municipality may cancel unpaid tax levies for the fire district or refund fully or proportionately without interest any moneys paid by the taxpayers in said fire district to the collector of the municipality, but the total amount of any such refunds shall not exceed the amount of money on hand for the account of the fire district upon said dissolution.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-93 - Illegally created fire district; abatements or refunds

40A:14-93. Illegally created fire district; abatements or refunds
Upon a written application therefor, of at least 20 legal voters residing in a fire district, alleging that the fire district was not created in accordance with law, and upon a determination by the governing body that said allegation is fully supported by uncontradicted evidence and that taxes have been assessed on their property, the governing body of the municipality, by resolution, may abate and remit all of such unpaid taxes and authorize refunds of taxes paid to the taxpayers.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-94 - Formation of new municipalities; abolition of fire district; apportionment of assets and liabilities

40A:14-94. Formation of new municipalities; abolition of fire district; apportionment of assets and liabilities
A fire district shall be deemed abolished when the municipality in which it is located shall be divided and formed into or become part of 2 or more new municipalities.
Upon such abolition the governing bodies of the new municipalities and the treasurer or custodian of the funds of said fire district shall meet at a time and place to be designated by the clerk of the new municipality wherein the fire district or greater part thereof is located. The notice of the meeting shall be served personally or by certified mail upon each member of the board of said fire district, not less than 10 days prior to the meeting. At the meeting the property of the fire district shall be apportioned between or among said new municipalities in proportion to the aggregate value of the buildings and contents of such fire district located respectively therein as ascertained from the last assessment for said fire district.
A written report of such apportionment, signed by the members of the governing bodies present at said meeting, shall be made. The report shall set forth the current assets and liabilities and the division of the money and property of the fire district. The taxpayers of the respective new municipalities shall be liable to pay their proportion of the debts, if any, of said fire district.
Upon the ascertainment of the amount of money to be paid and the property to be distributed and the manner of such payment and distribution to each municipality, the treasurer or custodian of funds of said fire district shall pay and transfer said moneys and property accordingly.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-95 - Establishment of Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary.

40A:14-95 Establishment of Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary.
40A:14-95. In any municipality, fire district, regional authority, or county in this State maintaining a fire department, or where there shall exist one or more incorporated fire companies affording fire protection to the municipality, fire district, regional authority, or county with membership serving under the jurisdiction of and with the consent of the municipality, fire district, regional authority, or county, it shall be lawful for the governing body of the municipality, board of commissioners of the fire district, regional authority, or county board of chosen freeholders to provide, by ordinance or resolution, for the establishment of an auxiliary to any fire department or company to be known as the Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary.
amended 2020, c.126, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-96 - Membership requirements for Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary.

40A:14-96 Membership requirements for Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary.
40A:14-96. a. A person who is not less than 14 or more than 18 years of age shall be eligible for membership in the Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary.
b. Prior to being accepted for membership in the Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary, a person eligible pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall:
(1) obtain permission to join the auxiliary from the person's parents or guardian. Permission shall be granted in writing on a form prescribed by the Commissioner of Community Affairs;
(2) complete an application and be interviewed by officers of the fire department or company with a parent or guardian present; and
(3) submit documentation from a qualified physician verifying that the person is medically able to perform the activities of the auxiliary as established by the governing body of the municipality, board of commissioners of the fire district, regional authority, or county board of chosen freeholders pursuant to N.J.S.40A:14-98.
amended 1999, c.318, s.1; 2020, c.126, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-97 - Insurance coverage for members.

40A:14-97 Insurance coverage for members.
40A:14-97. A municipality, fire district, regional authority, or county shall provide members of a Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary established as an auxiliary to a volunteer fire department or to an incorporated volunteer fire company with a minimum amount of workers' compensation insurance.
amended 1979, c.230, s.4; 2020, c.126, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-98 - Rules, regulations governing the Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary.

40A:14-98 Rules, regulations governing the Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary.
40A:14-98. a. (1) The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall adopt rules to govern the training of Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary members and to establish the duties that auxiliary members may perform at training events and emergency incidents. The rules shall allow auxiliary members, who are 16 years of age or older, to fully participate in recruit firefighter training established by regulations adopted by the commissioner.
(2) The governing body of the municipality, board of commissioners of the fire district, regional authority, or county board of chosen freeholders, before authorizing the establishment of any Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary, shall formulate rules and regulations to govern the activities of the auxiliary in accordance with regulations adopted by the commissioner pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection. The rules and regulations shall provide for the training of the auxiliary for eventual membership in the fire department of the municipality, fire district, regional authority, or county or in any fire company affording fire protection therein.
b. If the governing body, board of commissioners, regional authority, or county board of chosen freeholders, as the case may be, provides in the rules and regulations governing the auxiliary that a junior firefighter 16 years of age or older may perform the duties established by the commissioner pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of this section at training events and emergency incidents, the junior firefighter may perform these duties only if:
(1) the junior firefighter has been appropriately and adequately trained to perform the duties;
(2) the junior firefighter is appropriately and adequately supervised in performing those duties at the training event or emergency incident;
(3) the junior firefighter's parents or guardian has provided written permission allowing the junior firefighter to perform those duties; and
(4) the governing body, board of commissioners, regional authority, or county board of chosen freeholders, as the case may be, provides a minimum amount of workers' compensation insurance for the junior firefighter.
c. Activities of junior firefighter auxiliary members under 16 years of age shall be limited to:
(1) attending meetings of the Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary;
(2) receiving instruction;
(3) participating in training as established by regulations adopted by the commissioner that does not involve fire, smoke, toxic or noxious gas, or hazardous materials or substances; and
(4) observing firefighting activities, while under supervision.
amended 1999, c.318, s.2; 2011, c.56, s.1; 2020, c.126, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-100 - Section 40:47-51 of the Revised Statutes saved from repeal

40A:14-100. Section 40:47-51 of the Revised Statutes saved from repeal
Section 40:47-51 of the Revised Statutes is saved from repeal. [The act saved from repeal by said section, which section is now saved from repeal, provided that cities and municipalities not having a paid fire department prior to March 1, 1886 may create and maintain such a fire department and are authorized to establish said department by referendum and provide for the appointment, powers and duties of a board of fire commissioners.]
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-105.1 - Volunteer firemen's song

40A:14-105.1. Volunteer firemen's song
The song of the volunteer firemen of New Jersey shall be the words and music of the song entitled "The Volunteer" composed by Wayne Swezey.
L.1982, c. 90, s. 1, eff. July 28, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-106 - County police; establishment

40A:14-106. County police; establishment
The governing body of any county, adopting rules for the regulation of traffic upon the county highways and roads and for the enforcement of laws pertaining thereto, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, may create and establish a county police department and force and provide for its maintenance, regulation and control. Except as otherwise provided by law, the governing body may appoint a chief of the department and such other members, officers and personnel as shall be deemed necessary, determine their terms of office, fix their compensation and prescribe their powers, functions and duties. The governing body shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the government of the department and force and for the discipline of its members.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1978, c. 69, s. 1, eff. July 6, 1978; L.1981, c. 126, s. 1, eff. April 27, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-106a - 45-day filing deadline

40A:14-106a. 45-day filing deadline
A county law enforcement officer shall not be removed from the officer's employment or position, nor suspended, fined or reduced in rank for a violation of the internal rules and regulations established for the conduct of a law enforcement unit unless a complaint charging a violation of those rules and regulations is 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. A failure to comply with this section shall require a dismissal of the complaint. The 45-day time limit shall not apply if an investigation of a law enforcement officer for a violation of the internal rules and 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 in this section for the filing of a complaint against an officer shall not apply to a filing of a complaint by a private individual.
L. 1988, c. 145, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-106.1 - First or second class counties; grant of general authority by ordinance or resolution

40A:14-106.1. First or second class counties; grant of general authority by ordinance or resolution
The governing body of any first or second class county may, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, provide that the county police department and force shall have general authority, without limitation, to exercise police powers and duties as generally provided by law for police officers and law enforcement officers.
L.1978, c. 69, s. 2, eff. July 6, 1978. Amended by L.1981, c. 126, s. 2, eff. April 27, 1981; L.1981, c. 462, s. 49.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-106.2 - Training for officers; necessity

40A:14-106.2. Training for officers; necessity
All county police departments granted general authority shall provide the same training for their officers as is provided for regular municipal police officers, and no county police officer shall operate under a grant of general authority unless and until he has received such training.
L.1981, c. 126, s. 3, eff. April 27, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-106.3 - Inapplicability to county park police department or system

40A:14-106.3. Inapplicability to county park police department or system
Except as specifically provided, nothing contained in N.J.S. 40A:14-106 through N.J.S. 40A:14-117 shall apply to any county park police department or system, or the officers thereof, established pursuant to R.S. 40:37-154, R.S. 40:37-202, P.L.1976, c. 90 (C. 40:32-2.6 et seq.), P.L.1962, c. 120 (C. 40:37-95.40 et seq.), P.L.1960, c. 135 (C. 40:37-261 et seq.), or any other law; but nothing contained in this act shall be construed to limit the power of the governing body of any county which has adopted the "Optional County Charter Law" (P.L.1972, c. 154; C. 40:41A-1 et seq.) to reorganize its structure, pursuant to section 30 of P.L.1972, c. 154 (C. 40:41A-30), including, but not limited to, the conversion of any county park police system previously established into a county police department under N.J.S. 40A:14-106 through N.J.S. 40A:14-117. No member of a county park police system which has been converted into a county police department pursuant to this law shall operate under a grant of general authority unless and until he has received the training required of regular municipal police officers.
L.1981, c. 126, s. 4, eff. April 27, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-106.4 - Appointment of sexual violence liaison officer by county police department.

40A:14-106.4 Appointment of sexual violence liaison officer by county police department.
3. a. The chief of police or other executive head of a county police department and force established pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.40A:14-106 through N.J.S.40A:14-117 shall appoint a full-time sworn officer of the department and force to serve as the sexual violence liaison officer.
b. The sexual violence liaison officer shall:
(1) serve as the department and force in-house expert on how to conduct sexual violence cases;
(2) act as the primary point-of-contact for each local sexual violence program and county Sexual Assault Response Team as established pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2001, c.81 (C.52:4B-54) to coordinate an effective community response;
(3) represent the department and force at county meetings of the Sexual Assault Response Team;
(4) when appropriately trained, provide in-house training on sexual violence;
(5) monitor the department and force's compliance with sexual violence best practices as set forth in the statutory law and Attorney General policies; and
(6) serve in any other capacity deemed appropriate by the chief of police or other executive head of the department or force.
c. A sexual violence liaison officer shall complete specialized sexual violence training as specified by the chief of police or other executive head of the county police department and force.
d. An officer of the department or force shall be disqualified from serving as a sexual violence liaison officer if:
(1) the officer is the subject of an investigation for a complaint charging a violation of the internal rules and regulations established for the conduct of the department and force regarding sexual violence, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, stalking, or sexual harassment or there are pending criminal charges against the officer for any of these offenses; or
(2) a court has issued a protective or restraining order against the officer.
e. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the sexual violence liaison officer from simultaneously serving as a domestic violence liaison officer or a Megan's Law resource officer.
f. Nothing in this section shall preclude a county department and force from:
(1) appointing more than one sexual violence liaison officer; or
(2) appointing the sexual violence liaison officer of another municipal or county department and force as the liaison officer for the department and force provided the liaison officer can adequately perform the duties of the office pursuant to subsection b. of this section.
L.2021, c.65, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-107 - General powers of county police

40A:14-107. General powers of county police
The members and officers of a county police department and force, in addition to any and all other powers prescribed by law, shall have the power to enforce:
(1) All rules and regulations made and promulgated by the governing body of the county governing the use of by the public, and the welfare of the public on, county highways and roads;
(2) All provisions of chapter 171 (Sunday observances) of Title 2A of the New Jersey Statutes;
(3) All provisions of Title 39 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation) of the Revised Statutes;
(4) All provisions of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes; and
(5) All rules and regulations made and promulgated by the governing body of the county respecting the general health, safety and welfare of the public within the territorial limits of the county.
The said members and officers have authority to arrest for the commission of any crime anywhere in the county of their appointment; they shall also have full authority to arrest for any crimes committed in their presence which are committed anywhere within the territorial limits of the State of New Jersey.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1977, c. 438, s. 1, eff. March 2, 1978; L.1981, c. 126, s. 5, eff. April 27, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-107.1 - Employee benefits of county law enforcement officer in lawful exercise of statewide police powers

40A:14-107.1. Employee benefits of county law enforcement officer in lawful exercise of statewide police powers
Whenever any county police officer, county detective, sheriff's officer or investigator sheriff's office has been conferred with Statewide police powers and is acting under lawful authority beyond the territorial limits of his employing authority, he shall have all of the pension, relief, disability, workers' compensation, insurance, and other benefits enjoyed while performing duties within said employing county.
L.1977, c. 439, s. 1, eff. March 2, 1978.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-108 - Hours of service for uniformed members and officers; referendum

40A:14-108. Hours of service for uniformed members and officers; referendum
The hours of employment of the uniformed members and officers of any county police department or force having supervision and regulation of traffic on county highways and roads or of a county park police system 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 resolution of the board of chosen freeholders or the county park police commission, as the case may be, and if the resolution so provides, this section shall remain inoperative until approved by a majority of legal voters of the county 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.
The adoption thereof when submitted shall be in the form of a question to the legal voters of the county, 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 county policemen (county park 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 county in which it was adopted to the extent thereof.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-109 - Doorman and mechanic have rank of patrolman

40A:14-109. Doorman and mechanic have rank of patrolman
Any person employed as a county police doorman or mechanic prior to the effective date of this law shall be a member of the county police department and force with the rank of patrolman and entitled to the same salary, rights and privileges as patrolman.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-110 - Minimum salary for county and county park policemen in counties other than of the first and second class

40A:14-110. Minimum salary for county and county park policemen in counties other than of the first and second class
Except as otherwise provided by law or whenever a higher minimum annual salary has been legally fixed by appropriate action, every county or county park policeman in a county other than of the first or second class county, shall be entitled to a minimum salary of $2,250.00.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-111 - Promotion of members and officers in certain cases

40A:14-111. Promotion of members and officers in certain cases
In any county wherein Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes is not in operation, except as otherwise provided by law, a member or officer of the county police department or force shall not be promoted until he has served at least 3 years in such department or force.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-112 - Appearance as witness; no loss in compensation

40A:14-112. Appearance as witness; no loss in compensation
The board of chosen freeholders of a county, or the county park commissioners may, by resolution, provide that whenever any member of the county police department, county boulevard police system or county park police system 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. eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1973, c. 157, s. 1, eff. June 1, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-113 - Leaves of absence with pay to certain members and officers

40A:14-113. Leaves of absence with pay to certain members and officers
The board of chosen freeholders of any county, by resolution, 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 board appointed examining physician, shall certify to such injury, illness or disability.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-114 - Delay in qualifying because of military service

40A:14-114. Delay in qualifying because of military service
Any person who has been, or shall be, appointed as a member or officer of the county police department and 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 and force as a result of such service and who shall qualify and become a member or officer of such police department and 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 and force as of the date of his appointment.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-115 - Decrease of force for reasons of economy

40A:14-115. Decrease of force for reasons of economy
The board of chosen freeholders of any county, 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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-116 - Special compensation for permanently disabled members or officers; conditions

40A:14-116. Special compensation for permanently disabled members or officers; conditions
If a member or officer of a county police department or force is permanently disabled from injuries received while in the performance of his duties and the chief or authority in charge of such police department or force shall recommend that special compensation be granted and a physician, appointed by the board of chosen freeholders of the county, shall certify as to the probable permanency of such disability, the board of chosen freeholders of the county, by resolution, in their discretion, may provide for special compensation to said disabled member or officer and the amount thereof and manner of payment, either in a lump sum or by an annual allowance during such disability, but such special compensation, plus any pension paid and any award for workmen's compensation shall not exceed the salary payable at the time of the sustaining of the injuries. The board of chosen freeholders of the county shall include appropriate budget items and provide for the payment of such special compensation.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-117 - Defense for members or officers in any action or legal proceeding arising out of or incidental to performance of duties

40A:14-117. Defense for members or officers in any action or legal proceeding arising out of or incidental to performance of duties
Whenever a member or officer of a county police, or county park police, department or force is a defendant in any action or legal proceeding arising out of or incidental to the performance of his duties, the governing body of the county, or county park commission, as the case may be, shall provide said member or officer with necessary means for the defense of such action or proceeding, other than for his defense in a disciplinary proceeding instituted against him by the county or park commission, or in a criminal proceeding instituted as a result of a complaint on behalf of the county or park commission. If any such disciplinary or criminal proceeding instituted by or on complaint of the county or park commission shall be dismissed or finally determined in favor of the member or officer, he shall be reimbursed for the expense of his defense.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1972, c. 165, s. 2; L.1977, c. 455, s. 1, eff. March 2, 1978.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-118.1 - Municipal police vehicles to be equipped with mobile video recording system.

40A:14-118.1 Municipal police vehicles to be equipped with mobile video recording system.
1. Every new or used municipal police vehicle purchased, leased, or otherwise acquired on or after the effective date of P.L.2014, c.54 (C.40A:14-118.1 et al.) which is primarily used for traffic stops shall be equipped with a mobile video recording system.
As used in this section "mobile video recording system" means a device or system installed or used in a police vehicle or worn or otherwise used by an officer that electronically records visual images depicting activities that take place during a motor vehicle stop or other law enforcement action.
L.2014, c.54, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-118.2 - Rules, regulations.

40A:14-118.2 Rules, regulations.
3. The Attorney General shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of this act.
L.2014, c.54, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-118.3 - Use of body worn camera by law enforcement officers.

40A:14-118.3 Use of body worn camera by law enforcement officers.
1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary and subject to the limit of funds appropriated or otherwise made available for this purpose, every uniformed State, county, and municipal patrol law enforcement officer shall wear a body worn camera that electronically records audio and video while acting in the performance of the officer's official duties, except:
(1) while engaging in an undercover assignment;
(2) when assigned to non-uniformed duties;
(3) while serving in an administrative position within the department;
(4) while meeting with a confidential informant;
(5) while engaging in union representation of a member of the collective bargaining group;
(6) when directed by the Chief or a superior officer for a lawful purpose;
(7) a detective or investigator of a county prosecutor's office or Division of Criminal Justice when authorized by the County Prosecutor or Attorney General; or
(8) as may be otherwise provided in accordance with guidelines or directives promulgated by the Attorney General.
b. In addition to funding provided through the annual appropriations act, the body worn cameras required by subsection a. of this section may be funded by forfeiture funds collected pursuant to N.J.S.2C:64-6, in an amount to be determined by the Attorney General , or any other source of funding made available for this purpose, including but not limited to federal grants.
c. For the purposes of this section, "body worn camera" means a mobile video recording system worn by a law enforcement officer.
L.2020, c.128, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-118.4 - Promulgation, revision of guidelines, directives.

40A:14-118.4 Promulgation, revision of guidelines, directives.
2. The Attorney General is authorized to promulgate or revise guidelines or directives, as appropriate, to implement and enforce the provisions of P.L.2020, c.128 (C.40A:14-118.3 et seq.).
L.2020, c.128, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-118.6 - Appointment of sexual violence liaison officer by municipal police department.

40A:14-118.6 Appointment of sexual violence liaison officer by municipal police department.
2. a. The chief of police or other executive head of a municipal police department and force established pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.40A:14-118 shall appoint a full-time sworn officer of the department and force to serve as a sexual violence liaison officer.
b. The sexual violence liaison officer shall:
(1) serve as the department and force in-house expert on how to respond to sexual violence cases;
(2) act as the primary point-of-contact for each local sexual violence program and county Sexual Assault Response Team established pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2001, c.81 (C.52:4B-54) to coordinate an effective community response;
(3) represent the department and force at county meetings of the Sexual Assault Response Team;
(4) when appropriately trained, provide in-house training on sexual violence;
(5) monitor the department and force's compliance with sexual violence best practices as set forth in the statutory law and Attorney General policies; and
(6) serve in any other capacity deemed appropriate by the chief of police or other executive head of the department or force.
c. A sexual violence liaison officer shall complete specialized sexual violence training as specified by the chief of police or other executive head of the municipal police department and force.
d. An officer of the department or force shall be disqualified from serving as a sexual violence liaison officer if:
(1) the officer is the subject of an investigation for a complaint charging a violation of the internal rules and regulations established for the conduct of the department and force regarding sexual violence, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, stalking, or sexual harassment or there are pending criminal charges against the officer for any of these offenses; or
(2) a court has issued a protective or restraining order against the officer.
e. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the sexual violence liaison officer from simultaneously serving as a domestic violence liaison officer or a Megan's Law resource officer.
f. Nothing in this section shall preclude a municipal department and force from:
(1) appointing more than one sexual violence liaison officer; or
(2) appointing the sexual violence liaison officer of another municipal or county department and force as the liaison officer for the department and force provided the liaison officer can adequately perform the duties required of the officer pursuant to subsection b. of this section.
L.2021, c.65, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-122 - General qualifications of members of police department and force; temporary appointments; absences from duty

40A:14-122. General qualifications of members of police department and force; temporary appointments; absences from duty
Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall be appointed as a member of the police department and force, unless he:
(1) is a citizen of the United States;
(2) is sound in body and of good health sufficient to satisfy the board of trustees of the police and firemen's retirement system of New Jersey as to his eligibility for membership in the retirement system;
(3) is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently;
(4) is of good moral character, and has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
The appointing body, officer or officers of the municipality when authorized so to do, may employ such officers and other personnel for said police department and force as temporary employees in emergencies, or for certain specified parts of the year, as needed.
Except as otherwise provided by law, any permanent member or officer of such police department and force who shall be absent from duty without just cause or leave of absence, for a continuous period of 5 days, shall cease to be a member of such police department and force.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1971, c. 443, s. 4, eff. Feb. 15, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-122.1 - Requirement of residency in municipality; prohibition

40A:14-122.1. Requirement of residency in municipality; prohibition
No municipality shall pass any ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, order or directive, making residency therein a condition of employment for the purpose of original appointment, continued employment, promotion, or for any other purpose for any member of a police department and force and any such ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, order or directive in existence on the effective date of this act or passed hereafter shall be void and have no force or effect.
L.1972, c. 3, s. 11, eff. Feb. 15, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-122.2 - Municipalities wherein civil service laws operative; residency requirements

40A:14-122.2. Municipalities wherein civil service laws operative; residency requirements
In any municipality wherein Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes is operative, applicants for appointment to the police department and force who are not residents of the municipality shall be eligible for appointment thereto notwithstanding the provision of any statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation to the contrary.
L.1972, c. 3, s. 12, eff. Feb. 15, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-122.4 - Promotions; preference to resident

40A:14-122.4. Promotions; preference to resident
In any municipality wherein Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes is operative, promotions to positions on the police department and force shall be based upon merit as determined by suitable promotion tests for such positions, provided however that a resident shall be appointed rather than a nonresident thereof in any instance in which the resident and nonresident achieved the same final average score in such test. The preference granted by this section shall in no way diminish, reduce or affect the preferences granted to veterans pursuant to chapter 27 of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes or any other provision of law.
L.1972, c. 3, s. 14, eff. Feb. 15, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-122.6 - Promotions; preference to residents

40A:14-122.6. Promotions; preference to residents
In any municipality wherein Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes is not in operation but wherein promotions to positions on the police department and force are based upon merit as determined by suitable promotion tests for such positions, a resident shall be appointed rather than a nonresident thereof in any instance in which the resident and nonresident achieved the same final average score in such test. The preference granted by this section shall in no way diminish, reduce or affect the preferences granted to veterans pursuant to any other provision of law.
L.1972, c. 3, s. 16, eff. Feb. 15, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-122.7 - Continuance in service; persons appointed under repealed acts; non-observance of residency requirements

40A:14-122.7. Continuance in service; persons appointed under repealed acts; non-observance of residency requirements
Any person serving as a member of a police department and force pursuant to the provisions of any act repealed by this act shall continue to serve in such position and need not comply with any residency requirement which may have been a condition of his continued employment thereunder.
L.1972, c. 3, s. 17, eff. Feb. 15, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-122.8 - Residency in state; requirement for employment

40A:14-122.8. Residency in state; requirement for employment
Every member of a police department and force shall be a resident of the State of New Jersey while serving in such position. Members appointed after the effective date of this act shall be residents of New Jersey at the time of their appointment and thereafter unless otherwise provided herein.
L.1972, c. 3, s. 18, eff. Feb. 15, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-123.1 - Residence requirements for persons discharged or released from the military service

40A:14-123.1. Residence requirements for persons discharged or released from the military service
Any person who has served in the armed services of the United States and been discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable within 6 months prior to making application to any municipality for appointment as a member or officer of the police department or force, may be appointed a member or officer of such police department or force if otherwise qualified notwithstanding that he was not a resident of New Jersey at the time of such application provided, at the time of making application for appointment said person signs a notice of intention and agreement to become a resident of New Jersey within 6 months from the date of appointment.
In the event such appointee fails to become a resident of New Jersey within the aforementioned 6-month period, he shall then cease to be a member or officer of said police department or force. The governing body shall cause to be served on the officer or member at least 15 days before the expiration of the period of nonresidency permitted, a notice that he is required to become a resident of New Jersey within the time mentioned, and in the event such notice is not given for the officer or member to become a resident of New Jersey the time for the officer or member to become a resident of New Jersey is extended until such notice is given.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1972, c. 3, s. 19, eff. Feb. 15, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-127 - Age requirements

40A:14-127. Age requirements
Except as otherwise herein provided, no person shall be appointed as a member or officer of the police department or force in any municipality who is under 21 or over 35 years of age.
In any municipality wherein Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes is operative, any person who shall have met the age requirements herein at the announced closing date of a civil service examination for the position, shall be considered within the age requirements while the civil service list promulgated as a result of that examination is in effect.
Nothing herein contained shall affect the employment or continuance in office of any person as a permanent policeman, employed by said municipality prior to the adoption of the ordinance, creating and establishing a paid police department or force.
The provisions of this section are subject to chapter 98 of the laws of 1944 (C. 38:23A-2) relating to maximum age limits for persons serving in the armed forces of the United States as therein provided.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.