GREETING FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE

ON BEHALF OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE LITTLE EGG HARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT, I WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOU TO OUR WEBSITE. THE LITTLE EGG HARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT IS A PROGRESSIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY SERVING A YEAR-ROUND POPULATION OF 20,000 RESIDENTS OVER AN AREA OF APPROXIMATELY 50 SQUARE MILES. LITTLE EGG HARBOR IS A BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY LOCATED ON THE NEW JERSEY SHORE. AN EXCELLENT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND SHOP, LITTLE EGG HARBOR AND ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT WORK TOGETHER TO KEEP THE AREA CLEAN AND SAFE FOR ALL. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS A MODERN AGENCY HOUSED IN A WELL EQUIPPED POLICE HEADQUARTERS LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AT 665 RADIO ROAD, LITTLE EGG HARBOR.

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF ADDING PICTURES AND OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST TO SHOW MORE ABOUT THE OFFICERS AND CIVILIANS OF THE DEPARTMENT AS WELL AS THE EQUIPMENT THAT HELPS US PERFORM OUR JOB.

FEEL FREE TO STOP IN WHEN YOU’RE IN THE AREA. TOURS CAN BE ARRANGED IF SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE BY CALLING 609-296-3666  AND SPEAK WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF.

AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE LEHPD.

Our History

From as early as the late 1600’s, protection for the rural inhabitants of Little Egg  Harbor and its surrounding areas was dependent upon watchmen, constables and  later the county sheriff and his deputies. In 1921 The New Jersey State Police were  created, and assumed the primary law enforcement duties of the then rural  township. This continued through the late 1960’s although, there are some records  that indicate that Little Egg Harbor intermittently employed part-time special  police officers. The Little Egg Harbor Police Department was officially created on  December 17th, 1973. At first, the department did not have a permanent home, and  relied on police cars donated from other larger neighboring agencies. At times the  department was operating out of the home of Elkenny Pullen, the first Chief of  Police, and later out of West Tuckerton Fire House on Route 9.  In 1975, a new township building was built, and the Police Department  moved into the basement “on a temporary basis” until a dedicated Police  Department facility could be built. As the population of the area grew, so did the Police  Department. In 2004, after 30 years in the basement of 7 Gifford Road, the Little  Egg Harbor Police Department moved into one full wing of the new  Administrative Justice Complex.

Patrol Commander

Lieutenant John Kelly Ext 691

The patrol division is the back bone of the police department and consists of 24 assigned officers. The patrol division is made up of four squads working 12 hour shifts. Each squad is supervised by a sergeant and there is a lieutenant in charge of the entire patrol division.

The patrol division is responsible for answering all calls for service including:

• Domestic Violence Disputes
• Neighborhood Disputes
• Juvenile Problems
• Suspicious Vehicles / Persons
• Crime in Progress Calls
• Residential / Commercial Alarms
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• First Aid / Fire Calls
• Animal Complaints
• Theft / Burglary Complaints
• All Community Policing Issues

We are in the process of updating and expanding the information of our new website and appreciate your patience. Please check back to see if this information has been updated or feel free to CONTACT US

Records

2019 Professional Standards Summary Reporting Forms:

Complaints Filed (Table 1)  –  Agency Dispositions (Table 2)  –  Court Dispositions (Table 3)

2018 Professional Standards Summary Reporting Forms:

Complaints Filed (Table 1)  –  Agency Dispositions (Table 2)  –  Court Dispositions (Table 3)

2017 Professional Standards Summary Reporting Forms:

Complaints Filed (Table 1)  –  Agency Dispositions (Table 2)  –  Court Dispositions (Table 3)

GENERAL ORDER #2015-28 – Early Warning System

The Internal Affairs Unit is responsible for receiving and processing internal affairs investigations that involve allegations of misconduct made against members of our agency.

The Internal Affairs Unit ensures that allegations made against members of the Little Egg Harbor Police Department are thoroughly and objectively investigated to their logical conclusion. Members of the Little Egg Harbor Police Department are dedicated professionals who strive to create an atmosphere of consideration and cooperation within our community. We take any matter regarding our personnel seriously.

If you feel at any time that a member of this department has acted in a manner that you feel is improper, you are encouraged to bring the matter to the attention of any supervisor on duty by calling 609-296-3666 who will be able to assist you in resolving your complaint. If you feel that your complaint warrants additional attention, you are encouraged to bring the matter directly to our Internal Affairs Unit at 609-296-3666 or by e-mail: administration@lehpolice.org.

If you wish, you can download the Internal Affairs Report form and email it to administration@lehpolice.org.

The Internal Affairs Report form can also be mailed to the Little Egg Harbor Police Department at 665 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087. You may also file a written complaint at any time at Little Egg Harbor Police Headquarters by speaking with the Supervisor / Officer in Charge.

Internal Affair Complaint Forms – HERE