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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-127.1 - Reappointment of certain law enforcement officers.

40A:14-127.1 Reappointment of certain law enforcement officers.
1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, any former State trooper, sheriff's officer or deputy, or county or municipal police officer who has separated from service voluntarily or involuntarily other than by removal for cause on charges of misconduct or delinquency, shall be deemed to meet the maximum age requirement for appointment established by N.J.S.40A:14-127, if his actual age, less the number of years of his previous service as a law enforcement officer, would meet the maximum age requirement established by said section, but no person may be appointed who is over the age of 45 as of the date of his reappointment; except that in the case of a State trooper, sheriff's officer or deputy, or county or municipal police officer whose separation from service was involuntary due to a lay-off or reduction in force, such person shall be deemed to meet the maximum age requirement for appointment by complying with the procedure established hereinbefore without regard to his actual age at the time of reappointment.
b. For the purposes of meeting the maximum age requirement for appointment established by N.J.S.40A:14-127 and for the purpose of taking any civil service examination for appointment as a municipal police officer, the Civil Service Commission, for good cause shown, may deem an individual a former State trooper, sheriff's officer or deputy, or county or municipal police officer in accordance with subsection a. of this section, even though that individual's separation from current service will not occur except upon a new appointment.
L.1979, c.461, s.1; amended 1980, c.41, s.1; 1991, c.492, s.1; 1993, c.319; 2008, c.29, s.99.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-127.2 - Other qualifications

40A:14-127.2. Other qualifications
2. No former State trooper, sheriff's officer or deputy, or county or municipal policeman who meets the age requirements for reappointment under the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1979, c.461 (C.40A:14-127.1) shall be exempt from meeting the general qualifications for appointment provided in N.J.S.40A:14-122.
L.1979,c.461,s.2; amended 1991,c.492,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-127.3 - Rate of pension contributions

40A:14-127.3. Rate of pension contributions
3. The Board of Trustees of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey shall accept as a member of the retirement system any policeman otherwise eligible for membership appointed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1979, c.461 (C.40A:14-127.1), provided that he shall contribute to the retirement system at a rate based on his current age at the time of reenrollment; except that in the case where reappointment occurs within two years following the person's separation and such person has not withdrawn his contributions from the retirement system pursuant to section 11 of P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-11), the person's rate of contribution upon reappointment shall be the same as it was at the time of separation.
L.1979,c.461,s.3; amended 1980,c.41,s.2; 1991,c.492,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-128 - Indeterminate term of office

40A:14-128. Indeterminate term of office
Except as otherwise provided by law, in any municipality having permanent members and officers of a police department and force, the employment of said members and officers shall be indeterminate and continuous during good behavior and efficiency.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1971, c. 443, s. 5, eff. Feb. 15, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:14-129 - Promotion of members and officers in certain municipalities

40A:14-129. Promotion of members and officers in certain municipalities
In any municipality wherein Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes is not in effect, and except in cities of the first and second class, a promotion of any member or officer of the police department or force to a superior position shall be made from the membership of such department or force. Due consideration shall be given to the member or officer so proposed for the promotion, to the length and merit of his service and preference shall be given according to seniority in service.
No person shall be eligible for promotion to be a superior officer unless he shall have previously served as a patrolman 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:14-130 - Promotion of members and officers in certain cases

40A:14-130. Promotion of members and officers in certain cases
In any municipality 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 municipal 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:14-131 - Minimum salary for policemen in municipalities located in counties other than of the first or second class

40A:14-131. Minimum salary for policemen in municipalities located in counties other than of the first or second class
Except as otherwise provided by law or whenever a higher minimum annual salary has been legally fixed by appropriate action, every municipal policeman in a municipality located in a county other than a first or second class county, shall be entitled to a minimum annual 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:14-132 - 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.