New Jersey § 40a:14-146
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:14-146, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:14-146.
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.
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Section 40a:14-146 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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