Press Release

Avalon Police’s Chief Christopher, Sgt. Paluch, Sgt. Sykes, Det. Armstrong, Ptlm. Peahota, Ptlm. Ardelean, Disp. Schroter, Disp/SLEO 1 Hagner representing Team Shelley at the annual Run from the Sun 5K held in Avalon on July 15th.

On Saturday June 9, 2018 Captain John Roscoe and Sgt. David Glassford attended the Special Olympic Games at Trenton College of New Jersey in Mercer County and proudly gave out medals to the winners of various events.

The Avalon Police Department was one of 15 agencies that volunteered their time to Special Olympics of New Jersey.

It was very rewarding and a worthwhile event. If you have not attended these games before, it is well worth the time to watch these athletes compete!

The Avalon Police Department participated in the Annual Cape May County Chapter, Law Enforcement Torch Run on Friday June 8th. The mission is to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement. The run starts in Cape May and finishes at the Cape May County Police Academy. Sgt. Robinson ran 20 miles, starting in Wildwood Crest. Chief Christopher and Sgt. Sykes ran almost 7 miles starting in Stone Harbor.

Records Clerk/Administrative Assistant, Avalon Police Department

Position:  Records Clerk/Administrative Assistant

Department:   Avalon Police Department

Status:  Full Time

Available:  September 4^th, 2018

Summary:  The Borough of Avalon has a full-time employment opportunity available as of September 4^th, 2018.  The position is the Records Clerk/Administrative Assistant for the Avalon Police Department.  The successful candidate will be required to provide administrative and records management for the services of the Department.  The candidate will manage and maintain all electronic and hard copy documents, reports, files, and databases for the Avalon Police Department.  The candidate will support the Department with any administrative functions or projects on a daily, monthly, and annual basis, or as necessary.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, while a college degree with a concentration in business, administration, management, or other related field is preferred.    Experience in an office setting and computer/data entry skills are required.  A Notary Public certification is required and offered with Borough support in obtaining, if necessary.

Applications:  Applications will be accepted by Chief Jeffrey Christopher through Friday, June 15th, 2018.  A completed job application and resume are both required.  The Borough is an equal opportunity employer.

Application can be found https://avalonboro.net/job-postings/

Seat Belt Enforcement and Education Campaign to be Conducted Locally as Part of Nationwide 
Click It or Ticket Mobilization May 21 – June 3, 2018

Avalon, NJ — Law enforcement officers from the Avalon Police Department will join with police from around the country in cracking down on unbuckled motorists and passengers as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” campaign.

Beginning May 21 and running through June 3, the annual “Click It or Ticket” mobilization utilizes high visibility patrols, and national publicity efforts, to reiterate the life-saving value of seat belts.

“The use of seat belts saves many lives each year and this campaign helps to increase awareness and promote seat belt usage”, said Chief Jeff Christopher of the Avalon Police Department.

In 2016, it is estimated that more than 14,500 lives were saved nationally by the proper use of seat belts.

Avalon Police will be holding a Cops N Coffee meet and greet on Saturday May 12, 2018  from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Avalon Coffee Shop located at 29th and Dune Drive.

The Division of Highway Traffic Safety is asking all police agencies in the state to join with us in the Distracted Driving 2018 Statewide Crackdown. This is part of a nationwide enforcement effort, with the slogan UDrive. UText. UPay.

The purpose of the campaign is to undertake visible, targeted enforcement during April, which is National Distracted Driving Month. Enforcement activities will specifically focus on driver behaviors that distract from the task of driving, such as talking on a hand-held cell phone or sending text messages.

Ty Gandy from Cub Scout Troop 65 dropped by the Avalon Police Department with caramel popcorn from Cub Scout Troop 65 to show appreciation from the Troop for the hard work and dedication of the members of the Avalon Police Department. Ty, shown above is pictured with Sgt. William Robinson, Ptlm. James Savini and Captain John Roscoe.

From all members of the Avalon Police Department: Thank you Troop 65!

Cape May County Engineer Dale Foster announced that milling and paving operations on Ocean Drive will begin on Monday, February 26th.  Ocean Drive will receive a new road surface from 62nd Street north to 29th Street.  Please plan your travel accordingly and recognize that work will be done in the area.  The work follows the completion of necessary sewer main replacement conducted by the Borough of Avalon, and the installation of some new natural gas service.  Improved drainage will accompany this project which is expected to conclude before summer.