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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.
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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.
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.
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:
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The personnel in the Little Egg Harbor Records Division are responsible for the processing and filing of the majority of the paperwork generated along with forwarded documents from outside agencies to the Police Department. Such items include thousands of incident and arrest reports, restraining orders, fingerprint cards and several other legal documents.
The Records Division is located at 665 Radio Road, inside the lobby of the Little Egg Harbor Administrative Justice Complex and is open to the public Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
Records can be obtained via mail or at the office window after a “Right to Public Records Form” has been completed.
It is highly recommended that you call the Records Division at 609-296-3666 Ext. 103 or 104 ahead of time to arrange the pick up of the requested documents.
The exact cost of the obtained records is determined by a Township Resolution and can be explained by any member of the Records Department.
Little Egg Harbor Police Department Records Division
665 Radio Rd
Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087
The Municipal Court handles traffic violations, ordinance violations, petty and disorderly offenses, marine police violations, fish & game violations, forestry & park violations, weights & measures complaints.
All indictable charges are accepted for filing in the Municipal Court and Forwarded to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.
Fines can be paid with cash, check, money order or credit card. Checks and money orders should be made payable to:
LITTLE EGG HARBOR MUNICIPAL COURT
If paying by mail, contact the court at (609)296-7241, Ext. 300, for the amount of the fine.
If you wish to plead not guilty, contact the court prior to the court date that appears on the summons.
If you retain the services of an attorney, have the attorney send this court a letter of representation.
If you wish to apply for the services of a public defender, you must appear on the court date listed on the summons.
If you should change you address or the address listed on the summons is not correct, it is your responsibility to notify the court so that a warrant is not issued for your non-appearance.
Citizen complaints are taken Monday to Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. You will need to know what charges you wish to file. If you are not sure, you should consult an attorney. The court personal cannot give you legal advise.
Pay your Traffic Ticket here:
TRAFFIC TICKETFor currently available positions got to:
https://www.policeapp.com/Little-Egg-Harbor-NJ-Police-Department/857/
2022 Annual Major Discipline Reporting Form
2021 Annual Major Discipline Reporting
2021 Annual Internal Affairs Summary
2020 Annual Reporting
2020 Annual Internal Affairs Summary
June 15, 2020 to December 31, 2020 Annual Major Discipline Reporting Form
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
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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
Municipal Court ( Little Egg Harbor Township & Eagleswood Township )
(609) 296-7241
Ext: 300, 301, 302, 303 & 304
Fax (609) 294-1068
Animal Control Officer
1-800-624-1709 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm / For after hours emergencies, please call: 609-296-3666 ext. 100.
Township Administration
(609) 296-7241
Ext 220 or 235
Fax (609) 294-3040
Zoning & Code Enforcement ( Property Maintenance Complaints - Variances )
– Zoning Officer
(609) 296-7241 Ext 616
– Code Enforcement Officer
(609) 296-7241 Ext 615
Department of Public Works
(609) 296-3600
Fax (609) 294-0746
Tax Collector's Office
(609) 296-7241
Ext: 240, 241, 242 & 243
Fax (609) 296-8516
Tax Assessor's Office
(609) 296-7241
Ext: 244, 245, 246 & 247
665 RADIO RD, LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP NEW JERSEY, 08087
EMERGENCY: DIAL 9-1-1
NON-EMERGENCY: (609)-296-3666, Ext. 0
POLICE RECORDS: (609)-296-3666, Ext. 103 / Fax- (609)-296-4025
MUNICIPAL COURT: Phone- (609)296-7241, Ext. 300 / Fax- (609)294-1068
CONFIDENTIAL TIP LINE: (609)-294-3030
POLICE DEPARTMENT FAX: (609)-812-1069