Toms River Police Department

****PRESS RELEASE**** Toms River Police is Looking for the BEST OF THE BEST! The Toms River Police Department is excited to announce our 2024 recruitment test application process which will begin on May 1, 2024, and continue through July 31, 2024 for the testing process which will be in September. We are looking for qualified applicants who meet strict educational, physical and ethical standards, to take our police test. As our recruiting process is ongoing, testing occurs once every three (3) years. Join our Toms River Police Department Family; your career starts here! To view the Probationary Police Officer requirements and apply, please visit us at www.trpolice.org and choose the "Job Opportunities & Recruitment" button. Contact us at 732-349-0150 x 1347 with any questions.

It is National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week and the Toms River Police Department is honored to shine a spotlight on the incredible dedication and professionalism of our in-house Police & Fire Dispatchers. These unsung heroes work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to ensure our community stays safe. Their calm and reassuring voices on the other end of the line during emergencies, provide necessary guidance and comfort to callers in distress. These ‘family members’ are the backbone of the emergency response system, swiftly connecting people with the help they need while sending our first responders crucial information. “To say we are grateful for all our dispatchers do for the Police Department and the community would be a vast understatement. They are literally our first line of defense in a crisis and we could not operate without them, they are a crucial element of our team and we appreciate them more than they know.” ~Chief Mitchell Little “Thank you for all the sacrifices you make to create a better and safer world for the public. Your commitment to your profession is appreciated by all of us here at TRPD.” ~Sergeant Daniel Ruiz Please join us in recognizing these individuals for their unwavering professionalism, commitment, and service. Thank you for what you do. You are appreciated! Toms River FMBA Local 483

Check out these winter safety driving tips. Take your time and be safe!

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One of our more interesting calls this week was when officers were dispatched to Cedar Grove Elementary after a resident reported that they witnessed a deer breaking through a glass window and entering the school. Officers quickly located the deer, but in an attempt to escape arrest, it took off running down the hallway and into a classroom. Officers opened the rear door and guided their new furry friend to the exit. The deer was last seen headed North. *Disclaimer* No reindeer were injured during filming.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Toms River Police Department! We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

This is a story too good not to share! Baby Mia made quite the early entrance just after midnight on September 27th. Officer Pete Saker was the first to arrive at the home of a young mother in labor. Within minutes of arrival, he delivered this beautiful baby girl! Welcome to the world Baby Mia. Congratulations to D’Kota, Nick, and her big sister Lilly!

Motorists are reminded to drive with extra caution and watch for white-tailed deer as deer mating season gets under way and darkness arrives earlier. White-tailed deer become more active during mating season, also known as the fall rut. During this time of year deer are more apt to suddenly run onto roadways as bucks pursue does, risking the possibility of a collision with a vehicle. Increased deer activity is more likely to occur in the very early morning and around sunset when visibility can be difficult. Stay alert, stay safe!

We love the RWJ Barnabas Health Field of Dreams! Thank you TR Hawks for inspiring us every day!

Who can resist a water gun battle? Not sure who had more fun, the kids or the officers!