Mantua Township Police Department Community Policing
| In the Department's efforts to better serve Township residents, it attempts to obtain funding from outside sources for programs and services that benefit the residents. Our officers are involved in a variety of efforts that provide them with a wide-range of skills to better assist you. Some serve on the Gloucester County SWAT and Emergency Response Team while others are involved with the Gloucester County Police Academy in training recruits. Mantua Residents can take pride in the experience and knowledge of out police officers. All members of the Department are available and eager to assist you. |
| *If you are interested in volunteering for a program or would like additional information about one of the service noted below, please call the Department at 468-1920. |
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Saving lives with seat belts and child seats The MTPD will continue to address seat belt concerns this year by joining "Make it click 2001." This program focuses on enforcement of the use of seat belts and also provides funds for Department personnel to provide instructions on child seat use and inspections. It is estimated that 80 to 90 percent of all child seats in vehicles today are not properly installed or the child is not in the seat properly. Officers become Certified C.P.S. Technicians and are qualified to educate, provide current information and to check proper installations of child seats; and will reach out to day care facilities, PTA groups, and organizations where child seat safety is a concern to provide instructions and inspections on site. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please call the Police Department for scheduling. |
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Responding to domestic Violence as a team Why not volunteer to help victims of domestic violence? The Department is starting a DIVERT (Domestic Violence Emergency Response Team) and needs volunteers. DIVERT offers support, procedural information and referrals to victims. The Team also assists the victims by supplying information needed for an officer to complete their required duties in response to domestic violence situations. Please call the Department if you are interested. |
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Taking to the streets with the bike patrol The Department's three-man bicycle unit is utilized for Township events and problem areas. During the week of Halloween the bike patrol is especially effective in curtailing mischief. Look for MTPD officers on bike patrol during Community Day and National Night Out. |
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Assisting Resident's with medical conditions The Police Department has in place a program to assist the citizens of Mantua Township during emergency situations (i.e: power outages, storms, etc.). We have are making a continuing effort to identify residents with serious medical conditions that would require immediate medical assistance during time of emergencies, specifically with regarding to power failures. Residents using oxygen or other type of life support equipment, or have a medical condition requiring special attention, are requested to contact the Police Department. Information will be obtained to enable us to respond accordingly in times of need. All information will be kept confidential. This program is only being instituted to aid our residents. Every attempt will be made to meet all needs and ensure the safety of our residents. |
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Providing home security for all residents Berkley Village, Centre City, Mantua Heights, and Bellmeade all have town watch groups. If you would like to start at town watch in your neighborhood, please call the Police Department. Officers will assist you in starting a program and also educate you and your neighbors in identifying problems in the area. The Department also offers home security checks. Please call to request a premise survey that will identify security problems in your home. Centre City Neighborhood Watch
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Helping keep children safe with a bicycle safety program The Department offers a Bicycle Safety Program, that includes an inspection and registration of the bike. Arrangements will be made to have the bike inspected and registered with the Department. A registration sticker will be provided the bike owner, and the MTPD will keep information about the bike and its owner on file. This will help in the recovery and return of a bike if it is lost or stolen. The inspection of the bike will cover all parts of the bike, including wheels, tires, braking efficiency, etc. |
