Law Enforcement Drug Testing
It shall be the policy of the Winfield Police Department to conduct reasonable suspicion and random drug testing of applicable employees. This written directive is considered an annex to the Rules and Regulations of the Winfield Police Department.
Early Warning System
The purpose of this written directive is to establish a personnel early warning system. It is the policy of the Winfield Police Department to implement an early warning system for tracking and reviewing incidents of risk and provide timely intervention consistent with New Jersey Attorney General Guidelines. This written directive is in accordance with the New Jersey Attorney General's Law Enforcement Directive No. 2018-3.
Body Worn Cameras (BWC)
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In 2019 the Winfield Police Department has deployed body-worn cameras to its patrol officers. The public should be aware that anything said to an officer equipped with a Body Worn Camera (BWC) could be recorded. It is the policy of the Winfield Police Department to utilize BWC's to assist personnel in the performance of their duties by providing an accurate and unbiased recorded account of an incident and to maintain the necessary safeguards that will ensure the non-discriminating use as well as proper preservation of evidence that may be obtained through use of this technology. BWC's can assist in providing a clear and unbiased recorded account that protect citizens, as well as officers. The BWC will be located in the center of the Officer's chest, on the exterior of his/her uniform. The audio and video of the police-civilian encounter will be accessible for future law enforcement use in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive 2015-1 regarding the use of BWCs.
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One Mind Campaign
One Mind Campaign seeks to ensure successful interactions between law enforcement and individuals with mental health conditions. The initiative focuses on uniting local communities, public safety organizations, and mental health organizations so that the three become "of one mind." To join the campaign, law enforcement agencies must pledge to implement four promising practices over a 12-36 month time frame.
These practices include:
The Winfield Police Department is committed to dignified, safe, and effective interactions between our officers and members of our community in crisis. Thus, we have pledged to implement this program to benefit those we serve.
These practices include:
- Establish a clearly defined and sustainable partnership with one or more community health organizations
- Develop and implement a model policy addressing law enforcement response to individuals with mental health conditions
- Train and certify 100 percent of sworn officers (and selected non-sworn staff, such as dispatchers) in mental health awareness courses by:
- Providing Mental Health First Aid training (or equivalent) to 100 percent of officers (and selected non-sworn staff); and,
- Providing CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) or equivalent crisis response training to a minimum of 20 percent of sworn officers (and selected non-sworn staff).
The Winfield Police Department is committed to dignified, safe, and effective interactions between our officers and members of our community in crisis. Thus, we have pledged to implement this program to benefit those we serve.