Crime & Safety
3 Police-Related Ordinances To Be Heard In Warren
Ordinances include spending $20K to upgrade security cameras, amend the salary and wage range, and add a Captain rank to the police force.
WARREN, NJ — Residents will be able to comment on three police-related ordinances before the Warren Township Committee votes and finalizes them on Thursday night.
The ordinances include $20K to upgrade security cameras, amend the salary and wage range, and add a Captain rank to the police force.
The first ordinance was proposed by Police Chief William Keane who requested the township purchase equipment and software needed to upgrade the existing video surveillance system in the Police Court building and related areas. The $20,000 needed for the improvement would come from the township's Capital Improvement Fund Account.
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The second ordinance will add the rank of "Captain" and increase the number of Sergeants from six to seven in the township. If passed, the police department would consist of no more than a chief of police, 1 captain, 3 lieutenants, 7 sergeants, 25 patrol officers and detectives, special
law enforcement officers and such other superior officers and patrol persons.
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The third ordinance will "fix and determine salary and wage ranges and other compensation and personnel benefits" for certain officers and township employees. The change includes:
| Title | Minimum Wage | Midpoint Wage | Max Wage |
| Township Administrator | $120,000 | $170,000 | $215,000 |
| Township Engineer | $120,000 | $170,000 | $215,000 |
| Chief of Police | $160,000 | $195,000 | $230,000 |
| Police Captain | $160,000 | $195,000 | $230,000 |
A second reading where the public can comment will be heard before the township committee votes.
The Warren Township Committee meeting will be held on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at 46 Mountain Blvd. in Warren. This meeting is also broadcasted live on the Township’s website and our Facebook page and available virtually via ZOOM.
For the full agenda and ordinances click here.
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