The above photo depicts the "No-Shave November Keep it Local 2020" after-photo taken on the evening of Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020. Center is the family of Chief John Szafranski III.  Each November, since 2016, the members of the Lacey Township Police Department have broken protocol for a good cause and this year was no different.  During the first four years of participating in the national No-Shave November Campaign our joint efforts with the local Township Emergency Services, we successfully raised over $21,000.  For 2020, we have used our "Keep it Local" campaign to raise money locally. This year's initiative started on November 1st, 2020, with the goal to help one of our own community leaders who recently passed away.  All of our donations this year will be forwarded to the family of Chief John Szafranski III of the Lanoka Harbor Volunteer Fire Company.  Chief Szafranski was a dedicated participant who privately fought his own courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer for the past several years. On December 2nd, 2020, members of our police department and Lanoka Harbor EMS took our “After” photograph on the steps of the Lacey Township Municipal Building.  At that time, we welcomed members of Chief Szafranski’s family [...]

Day 2:  Today, Elf Off. Justice  completed what each new Lacey Township Police Officer is required to do; Policy Review and Field Training.  Elf. Off. Justice graduated an accelerated Field Training Program, which is typically many months long. It is of high importance that each newly sworn Lacey Township Police Officer receives the proper field training, to ensure a firm understanding and knowledge of our community, including, but not limited to, our township roads, parks, schools, neighborhoods and businesses. In addition, our new officers have to review all of the New Jersey Attorney General Guidelines, Ocean County Prosecutor Directives, and our own Lacey Township Police Department Policies and Procedures. Elf Off.  Justice has been observed by his superiors to have strong communication and interpersonal skills, in addition to maintaining a professional appearance.  He has properly satisfied the requirements to graduate the Field Training Program, and will now begin his assignments tomorrow.

As we enter the month of December, the Lacey Township Police Department welcomes our newest guest, "Elf Officer Justice.”  In the coming days please visit our Lacey PD Facebook, for daily updates on Elf Justice, as he prepares for the arrival of Santa Claus.  Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive at homes in Lacey Township, tentatively, during the overnight hours of December 24th, and early morning hours of December 25th, 2020. During his preparations, Elf Justice will tour our police department, and join officers on patrol, in an effort to ensure a flawless and successful operation for Santa.  Such documentation of his efforts will be valuable towards Santa’s future visits to Lacey Township. The members of the Lacey Township Police Department look forward to accommodating Elf Justice during his stay, and are pleased to assist Santa, as needed.  We hope those in our community stay safe as they prepare for their respective holidays, and thank all of you for your continued support, during this difficult year.