It's Back! Our 2023 Operation Brain Freeze has begun! We are excited to announce we have increased the number of "summons" we will be handing out to children spotted wearing their bicycle helmets and obeying the law. Wear your bike helmets, have fun and always be safe! If you received a "summons" click here
Know the law when operating a low speed vehicle - Only allowed on roads with speed limit of 25 mph or less - Allowed to cross Rt. 35, but NOT drive along Rt. 35 - NOT allowed on Bay Blvd (30/35 mph zone) - Driver’s license required - Registration and license plates required - Insurance [...]
Toms River, NJ- Toms River Township is reinstating its curfew on the barrier island communities of North Beach and Ortley Beach for the 2023 summer season, Mayor Mo Hill and Police Chief Mitch Little announced. The curfew, which applies to juveniles aged 17 and lower, prohibits teens unaccompanied by an adult from being on the [...]
Thank you Westminster Nursery School for such a great day! A message from our friends at Westminster Nursery School: Thank you to Toms River Police Department and their K-9 Unit for our special visit this week. The WNS friends loved learning about the importance of the dogs in keeping our community safe. We are so [...]
Thank you to our friends at Complete Care at Bey Lea and Complete Care at Green Acres for this amazing lunch! We appreciate all you do for our police department!
Participating in the Police Unity Tour is truly an indescribable experience. Each year we ride to raise awareness of officers who died in the line of duty, and to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial. The camaraderie between riders from near and far, and encouragement from supporters along the way, is incredible. [...]
We were excited to join Corporal John Mehl, and his TRE family, as the Mental Health Awareness Committee presented him with the “Outstanding Community Advocate Award”. Cpl. Mehl serves as the School Resource Officer at High School East, and was recognized for his dedication to creating impactful relationships with the staff and students from the [...]
How is your child’s safety seat? 7 out of every 10 child safety seats are installed or used incorrectly. The Toms River Police Department biweekly Child Safety Seat check at Pleasant Plains Firehouse in Toms River. Certified Technicians will check your installation, answer questions and even help you install your child’s safety seat. Events are [...]
The Junior Police Camp camp is a way for the department to give back to our community and give the children an inside look at our police department and law enforcement as a whole. Campers get to ride in police cars, utilize specialized police equipment, learn self-defense tactics, and physical agility. They also have [...]
Help keep your unused, expired, and unwanted prescriptions out of the wrong hands on DEA National Rx Take Back Day. Drop your unused prescriptions at any of the following locations on April 22nd between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. *Absolutely no needles or liquids please. Holiday City Phase I Clubhouse 2170 Yorktowne Blvd Toms River, [...]