The above photo depicts (left to right) Officer Alan Abrecht, Robert Fischer, and Officer Michael Hutman.    On May 8, 2021, Officers Alan Abrecht and Michael Hutman responded to a Forked River residence, located in the Pheasant Run section of Lacey Township for a report of CPR in progress.  Upon arrival, officers located Robert Fischer, lying on the sidewalk in front of his home, surrounded by neighbors rendering aid to him.  Officers immediately determined that Robert did not have a pulse, and began lifesaving measures, including CPR chest compressions and the use of Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). While the officers were performing the lifesaving measures, Robert began to exhibit agonal breathing and regained a pulse. Lacey Township EMS arrived on scene and confirmed that a pulse was detected. Lacey Township EMS, along with Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Paramedics continued lifesaving measures.  Robert began breathing on his own, and was transported to Community Medical Center (CMC). Ultimately, Robert made a full recovery, and returned home at a later date.  Last month Officers Alan Abrecht and Michael Hutman responded to Robert Fischer's residence and welcomed him home (see above photo). The Lacey EMS Crew who continued lifesaving efforts included Captain Ray Benedetti, [...]

Crossing Guard Applications - The Lacey Township Police Department is accepting applications for crossing guard positions to fill recent vacancies. Applications may be obtained in the lobby of police headquarters. The position involves up to 25 hours per week during the school year at a starting rate of $12.00 per hour. The work hours are split (6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) during each day that school is in session   General Responsibilities • Escort children across designated crossing zones. • Stop vehicular and pedestrian traffic in an efficient and orderly manner. • Work in various weather conditions. • Communicate effectively with children, parents and the general public. • Report unsafe traffic conditions in school crossing zones, report suspicious vehicles or persons hanging around school areas.   Qualifications Be at least 18 years of age. Be a resident of the State of NJ. Be of good moral character. Be in sound body and in good health Have not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.   *** Lacey Township is is an Equal Opportunity Employer *** Completed applications need to be returned to the Lacey Township Police Department, attention Lieutenant Christopher Cornelius., no [...]

The Lacey Township Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of P/T Class III Special Law Enforcement Officers. Under  the supervision of the Chief of Police, the individual will work as a uniformed law enforcement officer with responsibilities including, but not limited to, providing security and safety in their assigned schools in the Township of Lacey. The starting hourly rate is $25. In order to be eligible, the candidate must: The applicant must be a retired law enforcement officer less than 65 years of age, who served as a duly qualified, fully-trained, full-time officer in any municipality or county of this State or as a member of the New Jersey State Police and was separated from that prior service in good standing, within three years of appointment to this position (must have a letter of good standing issued by the agency from which the officer retired, listing the date and type of retirement). Be a resident of the State of New Jersey during his or her term of appointment. Be able to read, write, and speak the English language well and intelligently and possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. Be of sound body and in good health, [...]