As we continue to fight this pandemic, the Lacey Township Police Department, and the Lacey Township Office of Emergency Management are urging our residents to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 by conforming to the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control.  The CDC emphasizes that maintaining 6-feet social distancing is important to slow the spread of the virus.  Additionally, and critically important, the use of face coverings will reduce the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. It is strongly suggested that our residents conform to the guidelines set forth by the CDC when visiting our grocery stores, pharmacies, take-out food establishments, and any other businesses that have been deemed essential. Since N95 respirators and surgical masks might not be available, and should be reserved for healthcare workers and first responders, the CDC has suggested that any face covering, including bandanas, scarves, or other types of cloth material, be used to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The cloth material should be secured around a person’s mouth and nose area. Latex gloves are also highly recommended and should be disposed of in a [...]

The Lacey Township Police Department would like to warn our residents about the numerous phishing attempts and scams. It is not new for people to be taken advantage of, even in times of crisis.  Unfortunately, the current situation involving COVID-19 is no different.  As we have all adjusted to new protocols involving employment and daily life, so have the scammers that prey on the public.  The need for adapting to meet needs while social distancing, has increased the use of the internet to accomplish tasks.  This has its own inherent security risks which some are not aware of.  Additionally, the timing of certain requirements, which include tax returns and stimulus checks, have opened the doors for new scam opportunities. The Internal Revenue Service has urged taxpayers to be on the lookout for a surge of calls and email phishing attempts about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. These contacts can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft.  Taxpayers should watch not only for emails but text messages, websites and social media attempts that request money or personal information. The IRS reminds taxpayers that scammers may: Emphasize the words "Stimulus Check" or "Stimulus Payment." The official term is economic impact payment. Ask the [...]

  To help decrease unnecessary contact with individuals in an effort to mitigate risks associated with the transmission of coronavirus, we are asking our residents and visitors to utilize the below services for copies of police reports. In addition, if you need to apply for a temporary handicap placard please see the attached instructions.   Crash Reports: They are released upon approval, usually 5 to 7 business days: www.carfax.com or email your request to ltalarico@laceypd.org Please include the case number (if supplied), names, date and time of the crash to assist us in locating the correct report.  Please include a contact phone number in case we have any questions for you. Requests sent to ltalarico@laceypd.org for crash reports will be emailed at no charge.   Police Reports: Please email any requests for copies of police reports to ltalarico@laceypd.org. You must provide your name, address, and type of report you are requesting a copy of (for example a theft report). You must have a vested interest in the report, such as being a victim or needing it for insurance purposes. You must also provide a phone number for us to contact you at as we will follow up with a phone call [...]