August 6, 2012 – Packet - Borough of Hightstown

Hightstown Police Department
415A Mercer Street
Hightstown, New Jersey 08520
Phone: (609) 448-1234 - Fax: (609) 443-0310 - email: police@hightstownborough.com
James K. Le Tellier
Police Director
July 20,2012
Lawrence D. Quattrone, Council President
Michael Theokas, Administrator
RE:
Lieutenant Promotion
As you are aware a police director is a civilian position and therefore prohibited from directly
supervising the performance of law enforcement duties. A police director is also restricted from
issuing firearm permits, permits to carry firearms, conducting or directing the investigation of
criminal matters, or internal affairs investigations, unless authorized by a County Prosecutor or the
Attorney General.
Sergeant Frank Gendron had been acting as the Police Director since the retirement of the Chief
Eufemia last September and did an outstanding job, especially in light of the devastation from
Hurricane Irene. In order to ensure that we were in compliance with all statutory and legal
requirements I had assigned Sergeant Gendron these extra duties and responsibilities effective
Tuesday, February 7,2012.
This was necessary to maintain the proper and efficient conduct of all police functions during the
transitional period. In February, the Borough Council appointed him as acting lieutenant with
pay. Since that time Lieutenant Gendron has successfully graduated from the FBI National
Academy. He has demonstrated all ofthe skills, knowledge and abilities that are needed to serve
this department as its senior police administrator.
Therefore, I am requesting that he be promoted to the position of lieutenant permanently.
will establish both a clear chain of command and full compliance with all legal obligations.
This
es K. Le Tellier
Police Director
c. Lieutenant Gendron
Protecting and Serving Our Conununity