06/29/2026
Over the past five years, the Jamesburg Police Department has lost six officers to other agencies. Two of the biggest reasons cited were the lack of a fully functional, independent police headquarters and the ongoing delays in promoting qualified officers.
Strong supervision is critical to public safety. Supervisors provide leadership, accountability, and guidance during emergencies. Without adequate frontline supervision, both officers and residents are impacted, and the department is exposed to increased operational risk and liability.
A Sergeant position has remained unfilled since October 2025. Today, the Department’s supervisory staff consists of only the Chief of Police and three Sergeants. The continued delay in filling vacant supervisory positions has reduced frontline leadership and raised serious concerns about officer retention, morale, and public safety.
The Business Administrator stated: “There appears to be a disconnect between the PBA membership and the Police upper management.” We want to be absolutely clear: the Jamesburg P.B.A. unanimously and fully supports our Chief of Police. We are one department, united in our commitment to serving and protecting the residents of Jamesburg and Helmetta.
Why hasn’t strengthening leadership within the Police Department been made a priority?
The residents of our communities deserve immediate action to ensure public safety. That means fully staffing the department, filling vacant supervisory positions without further delay, and making prompt leadership decisions that give our officers the support they need to protect the people of Jamesburg and Helmetta.
— Jamesburg P.B.A. Local 389
