September 2019 archive

Coffee With a Cop

Wall Township Police to host Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Program offers opportunity to meet local officers, discuss community issues   WALL TOWNSHIP—On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, officers from the Wall Township Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, …

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Ptl. McKay Attends Brookdale Career Day

On Friday, September 27, 2019 Patrolman Orin McKay attended the Fall Career Day held Brookdale Community College located in Lincroft. Each year the Wall Township Police Department attends the career day for the purpose of meeting with students and alumni to discuss career opportunities.  The Wall Township Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the …

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Old Mill School Family Fun Night

On Friday, September 20, 2019 the Wall Township Police Department attended the Old Mill School Family Fun Night which included a kickball tournament.  The Wall Township Police Department regularly attends these evening events as part of its “Safe School Initiative.

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Jason Kelly Promoted to Sergeant

On Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Wall Township Committee meeting, Patrolman Jason Kelly was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Kelly has been a police officer with the Wall Township Police Department since 2007 and his previous assignments included patrol officer, detective bureau and administration. Sergeant Kelly is a certified field training officer, …

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Coffee with Veterans

On Wednesday, September 25, 2019 the Wall Township Police Department attended the “Coffee with Veterans” event at the Wall Township Youth Center.  Also in attendance at the event were Mayor Kevin P. Orender and Committeeman Timothy J. Farrell.  During the event, Captain Greg Carpino spoke about the various services the police department has available for …

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Child Seat Installations

On Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Patrolman Orin McKay and Sergeant Andrew Baldino installed safety seats into the vehicles at the Lightbridge Academy in Wall Township. If you would like a Wall Township Police Officer to inspect your child safety seat, install a new seat, assist in determining the type of seat is right for your …

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Ptl. Niedt Assists with Rescue Ridge Walk

On Sunday, September 22, 2019 Ptl. Karleigh Niedt assisted with the Rescue Ridge Tutu and Tales Dog Walk event at the Wall Municipal Complex. The Wall Township Police Department participates and assists with many township events as part of our community policing initiative.   Pictured below is Ptl. Niedt at the event.

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Avid Supporter Given Tour Of Headquarters

Avid Supporter Given Tour of Headquarters  On Monday, September 16, 2019 Patrolman Orin McKay conducted a tour of the Wall Township Police Department for township resident Peter Rienzo.  During the tour, Rienzo was given the opportunity to see several different police vehicles and speak with officers about law enforcement. Pictured below is Ptl. Orin McKay …

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Wall Police Welcomes New K-9 team

Press Release The Wall Township Police Department is proud to announce the newest members of the department’s K-9 Unit, Patrolman Joseph Antunez and K-9 Axel.  Ptl. Antunez is a 6 year veteran officer of the department’s patrol division and he will be partnered with K9 Axel who is a 1 year old German Shepherd.  They …

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Operation Take Back New Jersey

                     “Operation Take Back New Jersey” The day to Dispose of your Unused, Unwanted and Expired Medicine Day of the Event:        Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location:                      Wall Township Police Department – Front Lobby                                       2700 Allaire Road, Wall, NJ 07719 …

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On Monday, September 16, 2019 Patrolman Orin McKay conducted a tour of the Wall Township Police Department for township resident Peter Rienzo.  During the tour, Rienzo was given the opportunity to see several different police vehicles and speak with officers about law enforcement.   Pictured below is Ptl. Orin McKay with Peter Rienzo.

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9/11 Heroes Run

On Sunday, September 15, 2019 police officers from the Wall Township Police Department participated in the 9/11 Hero’s Run at the Wall Township Municipal Complex.   The 9/11 Heroes Run unites communities internationally with the goal to never forget the sacrifices of the heroes of September 11th and the wars since: veteran, first responder, civilian and military.   …

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Share the Keys

On Thursday, September 12, 2019 Lieutenant Chad Clark and Patrolman Orin McKay conducted the “Share the Keys” program for Wall Township High School sophomores, juniors and their parents.  Share the Keys is a 60 minute interactive program for parents and their teen drivers developed by the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety and Kean …

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Ptl. McKay Stops at Wall Intermediate for Lunch

As part of the Wall Township Police Department Safe School Initiative police officers are required to regularly visit the schools within their assigned post. On Thursday, September 12, 2019, Patrolman Orin McKay stopped at the Wall Township Intermediate School and had lunch with the 7th and 8th Grade students.  Providing a safe learning environment for …

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Hwy 34 Traffic Update

On Monday, September 23, 2019 the New Jersey Department of Transportation will begin construction on the Route 34 Bridge over the Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway commonly referred to as the Manasquan bike path. During this period of construction, travel lanes on Route 34 will be impacted and will have to merge into one lane in …

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Sea Girt Avenue Closure

The Wall Township Police Department would like to alert motorists and residents that on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sea Girt Avenue will be closed between Old Mill Road and Village Road for the removal of several trees by Jersey Central Power and Light. Motorists are asked …

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First Day of School

On Thursday, September 5, 2019 Wall Township Police Officers helped welcome back arriving students to school as part of the Wall Township Police Department Safe School Initiative.  Wall Township Police Department considers school safety and security a top priority and will continue to have police officer presence at the Wall Township Public Schools throughout the …

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School’s Open

Every fall, over 55 million children across the United States head back to school. With 13 percent of those children typically walking or biking to their classes, AAA warns drivers to be especially vigilant for pedestrians before and after school hours. The afternoon hours are particularly dangerous – over the last decade, nearly one in …

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Officers Train School Security Officers

On September 4, 2019 the Wall Township Police Department conducted critical incident and active assailant response training with the School Security Officers assigned to each one of the Wall Township Public Schools.  The training consisted of individual officer response to an active assailant as well as responses to critical incidents.  Classroom instruction as well as …

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Wall Police Educate Bus Drivers

On Tuesday, September 3, 2019 the Wall Township Police Department conducted in-service training with the Wall Township Board of Education school bus drivers.  Training consisted of safety practices for school bus operation and training for critical incident response. This training was conducted in accordance with the Wall Township Police Departments “Safe School Initiative”. Pictured Below …

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Sgt. Michael Steitz Promotional Ceremony

  On Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Wall Township Committee meeting, Detective Michael Steitz was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Steitz has been a police officer with the Wall Township Police Department since 1999 and his previous assignments included patrol officer and detective.  Sergeant Steitz is a certified hostage negotiator and also …

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Wall Police Awards Ceremony

On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, the Wall Township Police Department had its annual awards ceremony honoring Wall Township Police Department personnel that have “gone above and beyond” during the course of their duties. The awards were given out at the Wall Township Committee meeting.  Chief Brown thanked the officers for their demonstrated bravery, commitment and …

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