Attorney General
    [NJSA 52:17B-97 et seq.]

• Exercise general supervision of law enforcement agencies and criminal justice system

• Issue policies and procedures to ensure the uniform and efficient enforcement of the criminal law

• Inspect and review the operation of individual law enforcement agencies

County Prosecutor
    [State v. Winne, 12 N.J. 152]

• Chief law enforcement officer in each county

• Issue policies and procedures for the investigation of criminal offenses

• Direct the investigation of specific serious crimes

• Intervene in the operation of the police force when the delivery of police services and the enforcement of the law is wholly inadequate or compromised

Municipal Governing Body
    [NJSA 40:14-118]

• Adopts ordinances creating municipal police force

• Designates appropriate authority

• Investigate operation and administration of police force through special investigating committee [NJSA 40:48-25]

Appropriate Authority
    [NJSA 40:14-118]

• Issue rules and regulations for the operation and administration of police force

• Review reports from police chief

• May examine operations of police force and performance of individual police officers

Police Chief
    [NJSA 40:14-118]