CHAPTER 51
POLICE DEPARTMENT

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the Town of Hammonton as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]

ARTICLE I.
Organization and Regulation

   § 51-1.   Composition.

   § 51-2.   Qualifications and procedures for appointment to Department.

   § 51-3.   Powers and duties of police officers.

   § 51-4.   (Reserved)

   § 51-5.   Additional rules and regulations authorized.

   § 51-6.   Special appointments.

   § 51-7.   Salaries and compensation.

   § 51-8.   Grounds for dismissal from Department.

   § 51-9.   Compensation during suspensions.

   § 51-10.   Disciplinary measures in lieu of dismissal.

   § 51-11.   Continuation of present officers.

ARTICLE II.
K-9 Corps

   § 51-12.   Legislative findings.

   § 51-13.   Purpose.

   § 51-14.   Injury or killing of dogs.

   § 51-15.   Dogs under custody or control of Department member.

   § 51-16.   Violations and penalties.

ARTICLE III.
Special Services Section

   § 51-17.   Purpose.

   § 51-18.   Composition.

   § 51-19.   Functions and duties.

   § 51-20.   Compensation.

   § 51-21.   Term of appointment.

ARTICLE IV.
Mutual Aid

   § 51-22.   Statutory authority; reciprocal nature of agreement.

   § 51-23.   Authority of Chief of Police Department.

   § 51-24.   Requests for assistance; rights and powers of police.

   § 51-25.   Costs.

   § 51-26.   Benefits in case of injury or death.

ARTICLE V.
Arson Investigator

   § 51-27.   Legislative findings.

   § 51-28.   Duties.

   § 51-29.   Qualifications.

ARTICLE VI.
Special Law Enforcement Officers

   § 51-30.   Definitions.

   § 51-31.   Position established.

   § 51-32.   Determination of eligibility.

   § 51-33.   Appointment.

   § 51-34.   Qualifications.

   § 51-35.   Training course and certification requirements.

   § 51-36.   Classifications of officers.

   § 51-37.   Uniforms.

   § 51-38.   Return of equipment and uniform upon termination.

   § 51-39.   Firearms.

   § 51-40.   Conduct of officers.

   § 51-41.   Performance of duties.

   § 51-42.   Hours of employment.

   § 51-43.   Limitation of use of officers.

GENERAL REFERENCES

   Police Department sick leave — See Ch. 48, Art. I.