New Jersey § 40a:9-119
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-119, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:9-119.
The sheriff of any county may appoint any person who, at the time of his appointment,
has: a. served for 10 years or more as a law enforcement official, three years of
which shall have been in a supervisory position that included responsibilities for
narcotic investigation or control activities; and b. has been certified by the Police
Training Commission as having completed a police training course at an approved police
training school, pursuant to P.L. 1961, c. 56 ( C. 52:17B-66 et seq. ), as director of the bureau of narcotics, to serve for a term of one year without
having to take a civil service examination. The director of the bureau of narcotics shall have full police officer status, as
is granted to other sheriff's officers.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:9-119
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-119 cover?
Section 40a:9-119 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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