N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:3-4.10

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 10A:3-4.10 - Unauthorized use of personal weapons while off-duty

(a) An employee shall not be authorized to carry an off-duty firearm in the following instances:

1. Where 2C:39-7 (Persons Convicted of Certain Crimes) or any other Federal or State law is applicable;

2. When an employee has been suspended from duty for any violation by the Administrator or a higher official of the Department;

3. When there are pending charges or ongoing investigations of alleged incidents involving the misuse of a firearm;

4. When otherwise required by law or regulation; or

5. Any other situation where the Administrator/Unit Chief or their designee may exercise their authority to withdraw off-duty firearms privileges, subject to the review of the Assistant Commissioner, Division of Operations, Chief of Staff, Deputy Commissioner, or Commissioner, Department of Corrections.

(b) In any of the instances in (a) above, the State of New Jersey, Firearms Unit Weapons Card shall be turned in to the Administrator/Unit Chief, or their designee.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:3-4.10

Recodified from 10A:3-4.9 and amended by R.1997 d.41, effective 1/21/1997.
See: 28 N.J.R. 4840(a), 29 N.J.R. 356(a).
Inserted (a)5; and recodified former (a)5 as (a)6. Former rule recodified to N.J.A.C. 10A:3-4.11.
Amended by R.2002 d.65, effective 3/4/2002.
See: 33 N.J.R. 3857(a), 34 N.J.R. 1027(a).
In (a)6, substituted "Deputy Commissioner" for "Chief of Staff" following "Division of Operations"; substituted "Administrator" for "Superintendent" throughout.
Amended by R.2007 d.294, effective 9/17/2007.
See: 39 N.J.R. 2191(a), 39 N.J.R. 3936(b).
In (a)1, inserted "or any other Federal or State law"; deleted former (a)2; recodified former (a)3 through (a)6 as (a)2 through (a)5; and in (a)5, inserted "Chief of Staff,".