N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:72-5.1

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

Section 10A:72-5.1 - Authorized off-duty firearm, ammunition, and holsters

(a) Parole officers shall be authorized only one firearm for off-duty use.

(b) Prior to being permitted to carry a firearm off-duty, parole officers shall meet the following requirements:

1. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:17B-66et seq., have taken and successfully completed the Police Training Commission (P.T.C.) approved Basic Course for Police Officers or Basic Course for Investigators; and

2. Have been sworn as peace officers by taking the oath of office and completing the OATH OF OFFICE form.

(c) The firearm intended for use off-duty shall have been obtained and registered pursuant to State and local laws of the State in which the employee lives. Parole officers shall not loan or improperly transfer personal firearms.

(d) The firearm to be carried off-duty shall be approved and authorized by the Chairperson in consultation with the Director, Division of Parole.

(e) Ammunition for the off-duty firearm shall be approved and authorized by the Chairperson in consultation with the Director, Division of Parole.

(f) The off-duty firearm shall be carried on the body in the holsters approved by the Chairperson in consultation with the Director, Division of Parole.

(g) Holsters shall hold the firearm firmly when inverted and have no internal clips.

(h) The waist holster is the only holster approved for use while qualifying with the firearm.

(i) A parole officer who elects to use a shoulder or ankle holster for off-duty use shall demonstrate proficiency in the use of that holster during firearms requalification but need not qualify while using the holster.

(j) No purse holsters or holstered firearms in purses are approved.

(k) When a firearm other than an authorized on duty firearm is selected for off-duty use, the parole officer shall be responsible for assuming the cost of the firearm, ammunition, holster and for maintaining his or her firearm in a safe and serviceable condition.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:72-5.1

Amended by 53 N.J.R. 1383(b), effective 8/16/2021