The Chief also makes presentations to private citizens’ community groups, churches, schools, and the business and industrial community to promote the goals and missions of the Police Department and to solicit their input in making the Township of Egg Harbor a safe place in which to live, visit and conduct business. The Chief acts on all matters related to disciplinary issues and recommends awards for exemplary conduct of the Department’s sworn and civilian employees. The Chief attends various meetings to keep members informed about any issue related to the Department’s operations, and to respond to citizens’ complaints or concerns. The Chief is responsible for testifying before the Township Committee, the state and national legislative bodies on law enforcement matters of importance to the Township of Egg Harbor, as well as proposing new or amending existing legislation which could have an impact on law enforcement.

Responsibilities of the Chief of Police The Chief of Police directs, plans, and coordinates the enforcement the ordinances of the Township, and the laws of the state and nation for the purpose of protecting persons and property and for the preservation of the peace of the community. As a general manager of the Police Department, the Chief is responsible for the planning, efficient administration and operation of the Police Department. The Chief of Police is the highest-ranking officer in the Police Department. Firearms Application and Registration System (FARS).

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