N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:72-5.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 10A:72-5.4 - Use of force while off-duty

(a) Although N.J.S.A. 2A:154-4 authorizes parole officers to exercise law enforcement powers, no parole officer is required to exercise these powers or to carry arms during off-duty hours.

(b) Parole officers, while off-duty, shall not become involved with routine law enforcement duties as they apply to local law enforcement agencies. When a parole officer observes what he or she believes to be a violation of the law, the parole officer shall take note of the vehicle description(s), license plate number(s), identifying characteristics of person(s) involved, and other relevant information and report such information to the local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction and to the Director, Division of Parole.

(c) In cases where a parole officer has passed the qualifying firearms examination and does elect to carry a firearm off-duty, the utmost discretion shall be exercised by the parole officer to determine when and under what conditions to use reasonable force.

(d) Any use of force while off-duty shall be in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter.

(e) A parole officer shall be deemed to have acted within the scope of his or her employment or in the law and enforcement interest of the State of New Jersey if the parole officer exercises police powers in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:72-5.4

Amended by R.2004 d.446, effective 12/6/2004.
See: 36 New Jersey Register 2136(a), 36 New Jersey Register 5359(a).
In (b), in the second sentence substituted "shall" for "may" preceding "take note of the vehicle description(s)".