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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. |
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*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. |