Oceanport Borough Police Department

Department Overview

Chief:Micheal P. Kelly

Address:930 Oceanport Way
Oceanport NJ 07757

Phone:(732) 222-6300

Website:https://www.oceanportboro.com/departments/police

Number of Officers:17

Population Served:6500

Seasonal Pop. Served:7000

Specializations: Bike Patrol, DARE Program, School Resource Officer, SLEO 1, SLEO 2, Traffic Unit

OCEANPORT BOROUGH

POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Oceanport Police Department currently has 16 Sworn Full-Time Police Officers with support from up to 3 Part-Time Class II Special Officers and additional Class I Special Officers.

The Department consists of various entities, such as; Police Administration, Patrol Division, Detective Bureau, Traffic Safety, Youth Education and Records.

MISSION

The Mission of the Oceanport Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the Borough of Oceanport by working cooperatively with the public, and within the framework of the United States Constitution to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear, and provide for a safe environment.

VALUES

Preserve and Advance Democratic Values

We Shall uphold this country's democratic values as embodied in the Constitution and shall dedicate ourselves to the preservation of liberty and justice for all.
Improve the Quality of Community Life
We shall strive to improve the quality of community life by providing quality and equitable services.
Improve the Quality of Work Life
We shall strive to improve the working environment for the Department's employees by engaging in open and honest communication, and demonstrating a genuine concern for one another.
Demonstrate Professionalism
We shall always engage in behavior that is beyond ethical reproach and reflects the integrity of police professionals.

PRINCIPLES

Life and individual freedoms are sacred
All persons should be treated fairly and equitably
The role of police is to resolve problems through the enforcement of laws- not through the imposition of judgment or punishment.
The neighborhood is the basic segment of the community.
Because law enforcement and public safety reflect community wide concern, the police must actively seek the involvement of citizens in all aspects of policing.
The fundamental responsibility of the police is providing quality services.
The Department’s employees are its most valuable asset