PATROL DIVISION

The Patrol Division is the backbone of the department and is responsible for routine patrol coverage, all calls for service and initial emergency response within the 42 square miles of Jefferson Township that extends from the tip of Route 80 out to Route 23 covering approximately 180 miles of roads within it borders.

The Patrol Division is the largest division in the department and the most visible part of the department and is primarily responsible for handling initial calls for service including initial investigations, routine motor vehicle accident investigation, traffic enforcement and all emergency calls. Patrol Officers are responsible for warrant service and assist the Detective Bureau on search warrant executions. 

As first responders to all emergency calls the Patrol Officers also assist local the Milton First Aid Squad, Jefferson Rescue Squad and Fire Companies 1 & 2.  Each patrol unit is equipped with an automated external defibrillator.  

In addition to the main headquarters the patrol officers can also be found periodically manning the Lakeside Pathmark Police Substation on Rt. 15 in the Lake Hopatcong section of town.

During the summer months the Patrol Division motor patrol is supplemented with bicycle patrols made up of officers from the Patrol Division and the Services Bureau.

The Patrol Division averages over 1,000 calls for service and issues approximately 400 summonses each month.

At present time the Patrol Division consists of 24 officers including two platoon Lieutenants, four squad Sergeants and four Corporals. Each squad consist of 6 officers and one squad is working at any given time.  

Platoon 1 Commander is Lieutenant William Anderson.   He can be reached at (973) 208-6158 or wanderson@jeffersonpolice.com

Platoon 2 Commander is Lieutenant Sean Conrad.   He can be reached at (973) 208-6147 or sconrad@jeffersonpolice.com