Police
Traffic Safety Division
The Traffic Division is Responsible for investigating motor vehicle crashes that occur throughout South Amboy, including all serious and fatal crashes, as well as reviewing all traffic crash reports. They also take appropriate action in enforcing traffic laws and city ordinances. Traffic Safety is also responsible for the deployment of the department’s radar and traffic monitoring trailer. They also coordinate with state and local officials for special events and road work that will have an impact on the traffic in South Amboy. Safe driving campaigns and County traffic meetings are the responsibility of the Department as well. Inquiries about handicapped parking permits and spaces are made through the traffic division along with city council approval.
Detective Bureau
The Detective Bureau is responsible for follow up investigations to crimes and more serious offenses. They also conduct surveillance, interviews, interrogations, and their own investigations. All collection and processing of evidence is done by the Detective Bureau. Megan’s Law registration is handled by the them as well.
Firearms Applications
All firearms requests are now completed on line. For all instructions, please select either:
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Any further questions can be sent to [email protected]
Records Department
The Records Department handles all requests by civilians to pick up copies of reports. They also handle all discovery requests by attorneys and requests by the county prosecutor’s office for reports and statements. They do all the required reporting for the Uniform Crime Report statistics. Reports are given out on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am until 4 pm. There is a nominal fee for each report that is required during pick up.
Additional Information and Links:
Unused prescription medication – You can drop off your unused prescription medication anonymously – 24 hours a day – 365 days a year at the drop box located in the lobby of the Police Station. All medication is collected, sealed, and then brought to an incinerator. Examples of items that are permitted to be dropped off at the container are: pills, capsules, patches and pet medication. Items that are not permitted to be dropped off are: mail, trash, syringes and liquids. More information can be found at the following link:
Lost Power? – You can report a power outage to JCP&L at the following link:
Street Light Out? - If there is a street light out it can be directly reported to JCP&L at the following link:
T-Visa and U-Visa Law Enforcement Certifications
In accordance with New Jersey State Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive No. 2018-6, the following links provide information on requests for U and T Visas:
- U-Visa Certifications and T-Visa Declarations [English] [Spanish]
- U-Visa Law Enforcement Certifications
- U and T Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide
South Amboy is an equal employment opportunity employer, if you would like more information on becoming a South Amboy Police Officer please go to the NJ Civil Service Website.
https://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/jobs/safety/
Professional Standards
The Office of Professional Standards reports directly to the Chief of Police. The Office is charged with administering the investigative and disciplinary processes for the South Amboy Police Department. The primary mission of the Office of Professional Standards is to assure that the Department members meet the highest standards of integrity and ethical performance.
The Office of Professional Standards is also responsible for numerous other assignments which include annual drug testing of sworn police personnel, and Public Information Officer (PIO). The Office of Professional Standards is also responsible for the execution of Special Projects including assisting in the planning and coordination of major events/emergency incidents, executive protection details, and security for major events.
Internal Affairs Investigations
It is the policy of this agency to accept and fully and impartially investigate all complaints of alleged officer misconduct or wrongdoing from any person, including outside agencies, juveniles, persons under arrest or in custody, and anonymous sources. All complaints will be investigated as long as the complaint contains sufficient factual information to warrant an investigation. Following a thorough and impartial examination of the available factual information, the officer shall be either exonerated or held responsible for the alleged misconduct. Discipline shall be administered according to agency policy and procedures.
It is the policy of the South Amboy Police Department to accept and investigate all allegations of officer misconduct or wrongdoing from any citizen. It is the policy of this agency that all internal affairs functions and complaints will be conducted in compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General's Internal Affairs Policy and the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.
In order to fulfill that policy, located here are the necessary forms and information to answer any questions that a citizen may have regarding the process.
Citizens can report officer misconduct or wrongdoing by following the instructions listed below:
- Citizens are encouraged to respond to police headquarters and speak with a supervisor about filing their complaint.
- The complaint will be accepted regardless of the hour or day of the week.
- Citizens will be asked to complete an Internal Affairs Complaint Form, which will include as much descriptive information about the complaint that the citizen can provide. It is not mandatory that the report be completed, but it will assist in a complete and thorough investigation by the Internal Affairs Office.
- If the citizen cannot make the complaint in person, a representative from the police department will be assigned to visit the individual at his/her home, place of business, or another location to complete the report (this may not always be the case in very minor offense complaints).
- While it is discouraged, citizens may make the report anonymously. When this occurs, it makes it very difficult for the Internal Affairs Investigator to ask follow-up questions or obtain further information. This may result in your complaint not being thoroughly investigated.
- After a complaint is received by the department, it will be forwarded to the Office of Professional Standards for investigation.
- If the citizen is uncomfortable reporting the complaint to the South Amboy Police Department, they may report their complaint to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, Office of Professional Standards. The Prosecutor's Office can be reached at 732-745-3300.
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While every member of the South Amboy Police Department is trained in the proper reception and handling of citizen complaints, citizens can email DSgt. An Wang or call 732-525-5951 if they feel it is necessary or if they have any additional questions.
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