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Directives

Directive 2017-4

“Establishing A System of Complaint Approval” The Attorney General issued Law Enforcement Directive No. 2016- 6 “Establishing Interim Policies, Practices, and Procedures to Implement Criminal Justice Reform”. The AG Directive was adopted and made part of this Directive, both of which bind all law enforcement agencies operating in Bergen County and their officers (hereinafter “County LE Agencies”) effective January 1, 2017.

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Directive 2017-3

The purpose of this directive is to codify the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (“BCPO”) policy and procedures concerning the Heroin Addiction Recovery Team (“HART”), which is designed to direct those suffering from the disease of addiction towards recovery resources. (This Directive has been superseded by Bergen County Prosecutor’s Law Enforcement Directive No. 2024-1.)…

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Directive 2017-1

“Mandatory Active Shooter Training” This Directive supplants Directives 2005-1 and 2013-1, and provides a framework to develop, implement, and constantly improve a unified active shooter policy in Bergen County.

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Directive 2017-2

“Investigation of Pursuits” A Directive that requires each police agency to designate a superior officer who shall review each pursuit.

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Directive 2016-1

“Complaint Approval” Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Law Enforcement Directive No.2016-1 establishing a system of complaint approval.

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Directive 2015-1

“Authority for Bergen County Regional SWAT Team” A Directive modifying Directives 2010-1 and 2014-1 establishing primary authority for the Bergen County Regional SWAT Team and further providing for a unified K9 response within Bergen County. …

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Directive 2014-3

“Juvenile Detention Decisions” When signing juvenile delinquency complaints for offenses that would be a first or second degree crime if committed by an adult, all agencies shall follow the procedures stated within this document. …

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Directive 2014-1

“Creation and Authority for Bergen County Regional SWAT Team” A Directive modifying Directives 2010-1 and Providing for the Creation and Authority for Bergen County Regional SWAT Team. …

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Directive 2013-2

“Procedures for Obtaining Evidence in DWI cases” This Directive will ensure that proper procedures are followed in properly and lawfully obtaining evidence that will secure convictions. …

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Directive 2013-1

“Mandatory Use of Video Training in Active Shooter Participation” Directive supplementing BCPO Directive 2005-1 and New Jersey Attorney General Directive 2007-1 to provide for a mandatory use of video training for Active Shooter Participation. …

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