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Message from the Chief
As the Chief of Police of the Lumberton Township Police Department, I am honored to lead our agency of dedicated professionals who carry out the departments mission of building relationships within our diverse community while meeting the challenges of reducing crime and helping our residents feel safe. My appointment to Chief was on July 1, 2022 and I have been serving the Township of Lumberton since August 1996. Our police agency delivers a high level of service to our community and I am proud of the men and women who work together every day to deliver this high level of service. Lumberton Township Police will continue to build partnerships with the community while providing the finest services. READ MORE
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Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Lumberton Township Police Department to build relationships within our diverse community to meet the challenges of reducing crime; to help our residents feel safe; improve the quality of life; and to render the highest ethical standards demanded of professional law enforcement. Working towards these goals we will remember that our greatest strength is our partnership with the community.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to serve every member of our community with professionalism, integrity and compassion so that with every interaction we continue to build trust, preserve safety and model ethical policing.
Core Values
In order to achieve our goals and accomplish our mission, we value and promote:
Professionalism – We are committed to providing professional law enforcement services by trained personnel accountable to our community.
Integrity– We are committed to demonstrating and maintaining the highest ethical standards both personally and professionally.
Equality – We are committed to protecting Constitutional Rights through impartial enforcement of the law. We are dedicated to treating citizens and our employees with dignity, respect, and fairness.
Respect – We are committed to providing courteous police services with respect for the rights and dignity of all people we serve.
Accountability– Lumberton Township Police Department will hold themselves to the highest of standards by accepting responsibility for their duties and actions.
Body Cameras
The Lumberton Police Department as April 7, 2014 implemented the use of body cameras to its existing arsenal of cutting edge technology. In addition to having in-car video cameras in every patrol vehicle, the Lumberton Police Department has equipped officers with a Body Worn Camera System. READ MORE
Public Information Dissemination: COVID-19 Preparedness
Public Information Dissemination: COVID-19 Preparedness
Lumberton Township Officials, in cooperation with county, state and federal resources, wish to let our residents know that preparedness efforts for potential transmission of Novel Coronavirus 2019, officially known as “COVID-19”, are in progress. Please review this information to prepare you and your families for any disruptions which may be caused by a widespread outbreak of COVID-19. Currently, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lumberton or in NJ, but cases are being reported around the U.S. daily, and preparing for what is considered a likely outbreak here is prudent and advisable.
GETTING THE VIRUS
COVID-19 is a new strain of virus originating in China that is now spreading quickly throughout the world. As a new strain, there is no natural human resistance which is contributing to the rapid spread. Therefore, it is crucial to take steps to minimize your risk of spreading the disease.
Transmission of the […]
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER
The Lumberton Township Police Department is recruiting for
full time Police Officer(s). We are seeking highly energetic, enthusiastic, and hard-working individuals for our department.
You must be in possession of a PTC Police Officer Certification and/or Basic Special Police Officer II Certification.
NOTE: Paperwork must be picked up / dropped off by the applicant in person.
Applications can be picked up as follows at police headquarters:
Monday thru Friday
February 24, 2020 thru March 4, 2020 from 8:00am – 3:30pm
Completed Applications and a Resume must be turned in no later than 3:00 PM March 6, 2020
Telephone, fax, or email requests will not be entertained, and do not send in resumes prior, they will not be accepted.
All successful candidates must pass a background investigation, psychological, medical, and drug screening tests.
The Township of Lumberton is an equal opportunity employment agency.