Department News

The above photo depicts Lacey Police Chief Michael C. DiBella (center) being presented with a donation from the Woman's Club of Lacey Inc., on the afternoon of February 2nd, 2021.  Chief DiBella accepted the donation on behalf of the Lacey Municipal Police Foundation.  On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, the Woman’s Club of Lacey Inc., including, Co-Presidents Shirley Houlihan and Beverly Keubler, along with members Lillis Campbell and Diane Ash, presented the Lacey Municipal Police Foundation [...]

*** Coastal Flood Warning *** The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for 7am Monday morning, February 1st, 2021 through 5pm Tuesday evening, February 2, 2021. * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Eastern Monmouth, Ocean, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 5 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread [...]

*** The National Weather Service Has Issued the Below Winter Storm Watch *** A WINTER STORM WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING, JANUARY 31st  THROUGH LATE MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 1, 2021   * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.   *WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.   * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Monday night.   * [...]

Today, we celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  

Day 19: Tonight, Elf Officer Justice assisted our night shift officers during their “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” DUI Enforcement and Prevention patrols.  Here, Elf Officer Justice is photographed with an Alcotest breathalyzer.  The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is statewide, and is in effect from December 4, 2020 to January 1, 2021.  DUI enforcement remains a top priority of the Lacey Township Police Department, to ensure the safety of all motorists [...]

Day 18: Elf Officer Justice continued working on his assignments in preparation for Santa’s arrival.  Tonight, Elf Off. Justice explored Lacey Township’s lights and decorations.  It appears that he is beginning to enjoy his time with the night shift officers.

Day 17: Much like our volunteer fire companies, the job of a Lacey Township Police Officer would be much more difficult without the assistance from Lacey Township and Lanoka Harbor Emergency Medical Services. Today, Elf Officer Justice visited Lacey Township EMS Squad #23, where he was provided with a tour of their facility and ambulances. Lacey Township and Lanoka Harbor EMS squads have been essential toward assisting our officers with calls for service during the [...]

Day 16: Elf Officer Justice took the time today to utilize our PBA 238 gym.  Although COVID-19 and social distancing measures have greatly impacted the way we use our facility, officers regularly maintain strong physical fitness activities at police headquarters, while off duty.  It is overly important that our police officers practice good health and physical fitness measures.  When a new police officer candidate is hired for the first time, they must attend an approved [...]