Since then, "he was very proactive and the driving force behind the reduction in petty crime and drug related crime. On Thursday, the Township Committee is … implemented a new program for seniors who have a medical condition, live alone or who are alone frequently. It is a member, such as Chief Szafranski, who not only has played a significant role toward the Emergency Services Community, but also toward making this the community we are proud to serve each day. ", Paprota "led the department through very difficult circumstances due to the aftermath of (superstorm) Sandy," Mayor Steven Kennis said. 9.4K likes. Chief Szafranski had been a great mentor to many of us, and an even better friend. “We wish him the best of luck," said Kennis, the mayor. On October 27, 2020 the "Before" photograph was taken, which included some of our police department participants, as well as a representatives from Lanoka Harbor EMS. Emergency Number: 9-1-1. Lacey police recorded 31.1 crimes per 1,000 in 2010. Department has . The attached photos depict several, of many, Lacey Township Police Officers of both past and present, … Dibella's salary for his new role was not immediately available, but he earned $140,296 in 2015, according to the Asbury Park Press's DataUniverse. That led him to run the department with a smaller staff compared to similar departments, he said. Schools Abandoning In-Person Class As States Tighten Restrictions, NJ Election 2020: President, Congress, Local NJ Election Results, Annual Holiday Bazaar at West Dover Elementary, WEBINAR: 5 Things to Know About Estate Planning Once You Turn 65, Professional Keyboard/synthesizer Package, CALL$9.99/Room HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE Ocean County, PQ Painting Service/Painting/Flooring/Home Improvements & More. "This is up from the norms of the years prior to 2013 when arrests tended to be below 300 per year. "The primary focus has been on drug interdiction and individual accountability. We have, in a joint effort with members of our Township's Emergency Services, participated in the national "No-Shave November" campaign. Officer Flynn began his law enforcement career with the Lacey Twp. "My retirement marks the end of my tenure in law enforcement and the beginning of the next chapter in my life," he said in a statement on the department's website. The Lacey Township Police Department is the municipal police department responsible for Forked River, Lanoka Harbor, and Bamber Lake, New Jersey. This year, the members of the Lacey Township Police Department will once again be breaking protocol in the No Shave way, to help one of our own community leaders who has recently passed away. While we recognize, honor, and thank all the Veterans of our United States Military on this Veterans Day, we would especially like to do so for those we call our own. #29, as today marks the 8th anniversary of his passing. ;US Coast Guard), Police Officer Jason S. Lee #99 (US Army), Police Officer Elton L. Copes II #101 (US Army), Police Officer Patrick Watkins #103 (USMC), Police Officer Martin A. Julian #105 (USMC). Portions of the township were taken on June 23, 1933, to form the borough of Island Beach (which is now Island Beach State Park, part of Berkeley Township). This press release was produced by Lacey Township Police Department. "The officers of the Lacey Township Police Department have engaged in an 'All in' approach throughout both the uniformed patrol division and the detective bureau," Paprota said in his statement. By 2015, the crime index had dropped to below 16 per 1,000 residents, Paprota said. The views expressed here are the author's own. LACEY — The changing of the guard comes quickly in Lacey. We will still keep it local and we will still move forward and raise funds in Chief Szafranski's honor. Photographed above are as follows (left to right beginning with the top row): Enter your email address to join the 10,240 other subscribers to The Lacey Township Police Department and receive notifications of new announcements by email. Thefts dropped 51 percent from a high of 684 in 2010 to a low of 334 in 2015. Police Officer James E. Stockton #18 (USMC), Police Officer William A. Trainor #32 (USMC), Detective Bernard A. Snyder #41 (Ret. Police Dept. Here is how it works: You provide one or more keys for an entry door to your house. He will be sorely missed by everyone in this community, and we will always honor his memory. Lacey Township Police Department. Lacey Township Police Department 808 W. Lacey Road Forked River, NJ 08731 Non-Emergency Phone: (609) 693-6636 Fax Number: (609) 693-3894 Email: laceypolice@laceypd.org . Paprota retired earning $180,056.20, and he is owed nearly $36,000 in unused sick, vacation and personal time, according to Lacey Business Administration Veronica Laureigh. As a result, proactive arrests - ones stemming from a heavy police presence versus responding to a call - nearly tripled and victimization dropped 64 percent, he said. Paprota said he is leaving law enforcement for Critical Concepts & Strategies, LLC, an educational consulting company for aspiring officers he founded. On Thursday, the Township Committee is poised to swear in his successor, Lt. Michael Dibella. NJ had hundreds of local election races on Tuesday, and the Garden State also voted for a president, senator and members of Congress. At the conclusion of this event, the Lacey Township Police Department grooming policy will be back in full effect until next year's No Shave November. Each November, since 2016, the members of the Lacey Township Police Department have broken protocol for a good cause. ;US Navy), Police Officer Noah L. Schaffer #84 (US Army), Police Officer Peter J. Donohue #83 (Ret. At the conclusion of this event (November 30th, 2020) an "After" photograph will be taken and posted on our website. 808 W Lacey Rd Forked River, New Jersey 08731 Non-emergency: (609)693-6636 Fax: (609)693-3894 Visit Department's Homepage Find Us on FaceBook County: Ocean. Paprota, who has had a 27-year career in law enforcement, led the police department for the past four years and overseen what he described as a "cultural change" that coincided with a drop in crime rates in Lacey. Lacey Township was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 23, 1871, from portions of Dover Township (now known as Toms River Township) and Union Township (now Barnegat Township). Nov. 2, 2020. Lacey Township Police Department. ;USMC), Sergeant Ronald P. Buxton #65 (Ret. Last week, Police Chief David A. Paprota retired. Lacey Township Municipal Building Physical and Mailing Address: 818 Lacey Road, Forked River ... Forked River, NJ 08731. All of our donations raised this year will be forwarded to the family of Chief John Szafranski III of the Lanoka Harbor Volunteer Fire Company. on July 1, 1973. The Lacey Township Police Department remembers Officer John W. "Jack" Flynn (Ret.) At the same time, the chief said crime dropped in Lacey: Lacey's population is younger than many of the surrounding towns in Ocean County, which contributed to the crime rate, he said. Lacey Lock Box Program The Lacey Township Police . Paprota's pension information was not immediately available through the state Treasury Department on Monday. Residential and commercial burglaries fell 64 percent from a high of 119 in 2012 to 43 in 2015. Fax Number: Email: Administrator's Office : Ext. The attached photos depict several, of many, Lacey Township Police Officers of both past and present, who have served our country with distinction and bravery, to protect our freedoms. BARNEGAT LIGHT: Burlington Co. man dies after boat crash in Barnegat Bay, Amanda Oglesby: 732-557-5701; aoglesby@GannettNJ.com, NewsBreak: New U.K. prime minister; Christie joins Trump on campaign, U.K.'s next Prime Minister; Christie joins Trump on the campaign trail; Nyquist to race in the Haskell, Vigils in Freehold, Marlboro for slain Dallas cops, Burlington Co. man dies after boat crash in Barnegat Bay, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. ", Barnegat cops: New unit nabs armed robbery suspect. During our four years, we have successfully raised over $21,000. "The staff of the police department, since 2013, has increased their proactive efforts resulting in over 900 arrests in 2015 alone," the chief said.