Department News

The Lacey Township Police Department is happy to announce that we have partnered with the Ocean Mental Health Services On P.O.I.N.T (Proactive Outreach In Needs and Treatment) program to better serve the mental health and social service needs of our community. This program, which initially began in the Stafford Township Police Department in 2016, embeds social workers in selected Ocean County police departments (Lacey, Stafford, Little Egg Harbor, and South Toms River), to collaborate with [...]

The State of New Jersey will be providing free Naloxone at participating pharmacies between September 24th and 26th, 2020. The Walmart, located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor (Lacey Township), will be one of those participating locations. No individual prescription is needed, no payment or insurance is required, and no names are needed. The Naloxone will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. Limit one per person.

The above photo depicts Officer Michael Hutman (center) after receiving his award from the Knights of Columbus on the evening of Thursday, September 17, 2020 On Thursday evening, September 17, 2020, the Knights of Columbus Council #6522, honored Lacey Township Police Officer Michael Hutman for his exemplary service to the citizens of Lacey Township. Officer Hutman's family, along with Chief Michael C. DiBella were present for the award. Officer Hutman was first hired by the [...]

Today we pause to remember the innocent lives that were taken 19 years ago, and the heroes who perished while working so hard to save others, and the countless families that were forever changed on this day. September 11th is a day that will forever live in our hearts.

While we continue to remain humbled by the outpouring show of support from our community, we would like to recognize One of a Kind Lawn Maintenance, Forked River. On Tuesday afternoon, August 26, 2020, One of a Kind Lawn Maintenance provided sandwiches from Diesel's Subs and Wraps for the members of the Lacey Township Police Department. We extend our utmost gratitude to One of a Kind Lawn Maintenance for their donation and support of the [...]

While we continue to remain humbled by the outpouring show of support from our community, we would like to recognize Spring Oak Assisted Living, 601 Route 9 North, Lanoka Harbor. Yesterday afternoon (August 13, 2020), Spring Oak Assisting Living provided several pizzas for the members of our police department. We extend our utmost gratitude to Spring Oak Assisted Living for their donation and support of the Lacey Township Police Department.  Thank you Spring Oak Assisted [...]