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News
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Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will arrive on Friday, February 13, 2026, to examine all aspects of the Lakewood Police policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services Chief Gregory H. Meyer announced today.
“Verification by […]
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Lakewood Township Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of its program to achieve accreditation by verifying that it meets recognized professional best practices.
Administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with best practice standards in five basic areas: the administrative […]
Lakewood Community Coalition Brings Community Together to Give Thanks at Year-End Meeting
On November 18, 2025, the Lakewood Community Coalition held its fourth quarterly meeting at the historic Strand Theater, featuring keynote speaker Michele Schreffler-Perez, IA, RCPF, NIN, CADCI, Director of the Recovery Initiative of Support & Engagement (Operation RISE) with the New Jersey State Police – Drug Monitoring & Analysis Unit, Regional Operations & Intelligence Center.
Michele […]
2025 Holiday Gift Giving
Each year, the Lakewood Police Department selects numerous families to receive assistance during the holiday season. If your family is in need this year, please complete our application.
Eligibility Requirements:
– Must be a Lakewood resident
– Child(ren) must be enrolled in school
– An application must be completed for each child
Important Dates:
– Applications are due by November 15th
– […]












